Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the low underwriting fees for bond issuance by Guangfa Bank, raising concerns about "price-cutting" competition among underwriters in the bond market [1][2][25]. Group 1: Bond Issuance and Underwriting Fees - Guangfa Bank has not disclosed plans for the issuance scale of its 2025-2026 secondary capital bonds, but it issued two tranches totaling 26 billion yuan in 2024 [1][15]. - The underwriting fee for the bond issuance was reported to be as low as 700 yuan, which is considered a "floor price" in the industry [1][15]. - The underwriting service fee for the six selected underwriters totaled only 63,448 yuan, with a tax rate of 6% [5]. Group 2: Industry Response and Investigations - The China Securities Association has initiated a self-regulatory investigation into six main underwriters due to concerns over the low fees associated with Guangfa Bank's bond project [3][25]. - The association's investigation may impact the results of the recent bidding process for the bond underwriting [7]. - Previous instances of low pricing in bond underwriting have drawn regulatory scrutiny, indicating a pattern of "price-cutting" competition in the industry [21][22]. Group 3: Market Competition and Trends - The bond underwriting market is highly competitive, with leading firms dominating the rankings based on total underwriting amounts and numbers [20][21]. - The article highlights that the current trend of "price-cutting" among underwriters is a response to the fierce competition for market share [19][21]. - Regulatory bodies have previously issued guidelines to curb unreasonably low underwriting fees, emphasizing the need for fair competition in the market [24].

Core Viewpoint - The bond underwriting service fee has reached an unprecedented low, raising concerns in the industry, prompting the Trading Dealers Association to initiate a self-regulatory investigation into the involved underwriters [2][12]. Group 1: Investigation and Findings - The Trading Dealers Association announced a self-regulatory investigation into six main underwriters after noticing the low service fees in the bond underwriting for Guangfa Bank's 2025-2026 secondary capital bonds [2][12]. - The selected underwriters for Guangfa Bank's bond issuance were China Galaxy Securities, Guangfa Securities, Industrial Bank, Guotai Junan Securities, CITIC Securities, and CITIC Jianan Securities, with total service fees amounting to only RMB 63,448 [2][4]. Group 2: Service Fee Details - The estimated service fees for the selected underwriters were as follows: China Galaxy Securities RMB 700, Guangfa Securities RMB 1,050, Industrial Bank RMB 700, Guotai Junan Securities RMB 4,998, CITIC Jianan Securities RMB 35,000, and CITIC Securities RMB 21,000 [4][5]. - The extremely low service fees, particularly the RMB 700 from China Galaxy Securities and Industrial Bank, have been described as "floor price" [8]. Group 3: Industry Context - The bond underwriting market is highly competitive, with firms often engaging in price wars to secure underwriting deals, leading to a significant drop in service fees [10]. - The industry typically sees underwriting fees ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of RMB, indicating that the current fees are significantly below the market norm [8][10]. Group 4: Regulatory Response - The Trading Dealers Association's investigation may impact the results of the current bidding process, as the association has previously expressed concerns over low-price competition in the bond underwriting sector [3][12]. - Regulatory bodies have issued multiple guidelines to curb the practice of underpricing in bond underwriting, emphasizing the need for fair competition and adherence to industry standards [11].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the securities industry, indicating a "Look Favorably" rating for the sector, suggesting it will outperform the overall market [2][7]. Core Insights - The report highlights the implementation of 28 measures by the China Securities Association aimed at enhancing self-regulation and promoting high-quality development in the securities industry, focusing on underwriting, wealth management, internationalization, and compensation reform [2]. - The transition from a scale-oriented to a function-oriented service model in investment banking is emphasized, which is expected to improve the quality of services and reduce financing costs for listed companies [2]. - The wealth management sector is anticipated to expand as securities firms are encouraged to apply for fund advisory qualifications and include bank wealth management and insurance products in their offerings [2]. - The internationalization of Chinese securities firms is entering a new phase, driven by cross-border IPOs, overseas bond issuance, and the demand for wealth management services [2]. - The report recommends three investment themes: benefiting from an optimized competitive landscape, firms with significant earnings elasticity, and those with strong international business capabilities [2]. Summary by Sections Underwriting and Sponsorship Business - Strict regulations against tiered pricing and the inclusion of pricing report quality in the evaluation of investment banking practices are highlighted [2]. - The new regulations are expected to enhance the quality of enterprises entering the capital market, which is crucial during the current adjustments in the A-share IPO market [2]. Wealth Management - The report discusses the potential for securities firms to broaden their wealth management offerings by including various financial products, addressing the one-stop asset allocation needs of clients [2]. - The current scale of the asset management market is noted, with bank wealth management products at 29.14 trillion yuan, insurance products at 27.67 trillion yuan, and public funds at 31.94 trillion yuan, compared to only 6.08 trillion yuan for private securities management [2]. Internationalization - The report emphasizes the growing international business opportunities for Chinese securities firms, driven by improved connectivity between mainland China and Hong Kong, and the increasing demand for cross-border financial services [2]. Compensation Reform and Public Relations - The importance of a stable compensation system for the high-quality development of the securities industry is discussed, along with the need for effective public relations to boost market confidence [2]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends specific securities firms based on their competitive advantages and market positioning, including Guotai Junan, GF Securities, and CITIC Securities among others [2][3].

Core Viewpoint - The bond underwriting market has been stirred by a "700 yuan" service fee bid, leading to widespread market attention and subsequent self-regulatory investigations by the interbank market trading association [1][2]. Group 1: Market Reactions - On July 10, 2023, Guangfa Bank announced the selection results for the underwriting service providers for its 2025-2026 secondary capital bond issuance, with six firms selected, including China Galaxy Securities and Industrial Bank, both quoting a remarkably low fee of 700 yuan [1][2]. - The announcement triggered discussions in the market, prompting the trading association to initiate a self-regulatory investigation into the six selected underwriters on the evening of July 11, 2023 [2]. Group 2: Regulatory Framework - In June 2023, the trading association issued a notice to strengthen the self-regulatory management of bond issuance and underwriting, emphasizing the need for market-based principles and fair treatment of all investors [3]. - The notice prohibits underwriters from quoting below cost and mandates that underwriting fees must be fair and compliant with established procedures [3][4]. Group 3: Enforcement Actions - The trading association has increased scrutiny on non-market-based bond issuance practices, with 88 self-regulatory penalties issued in 2024, affecting 47 institutions and 41 individuals [5]. - The association is focused on serious violations in the bond issuance process, including structured issuance and interest rate manipulation, and is actively monitoring and enforcing compliance [5][6].

| 广发银行2025-2026年度二级资本债券发行服务机构(主承销商)选聘采购项目 | | --- | | 中选结果公示 | | 发布时间: 2025年07月10日 | | 项目名称:2025-2026年度二级资本债券发行服务机构(主承销商)选聘采购项目 | | 项目编号:CGB-HO-2025-092 | | 采购内容:通过采购选定最高不超6家中选供应商,由其为采购人提供2025-2026年二级资本债券承销服务 | | 采购方式:竞争性磋商 | | 中选单位名称:中国银河证券股份有限公司、广发证券股份有限公司、兴业银行股份有限公司、国泰海通证券股份有限公司、中信建投证券 | | 股份有限公司、中信证券股份有限公司 | | 承销服务费总额:人民币63,48元,提供税率6%的增值税专用发票。 | | 公示期:3天 | | 采购人:广发银行股份有限公司 | | 现将该项目中选结果予以公示,如有异议请按照相关法律、法规规定,在公示期间向采购人提出,联系方式如下: | | 联系人:郑经理 | | 电话:020-38323463 | | 邮箱:zhengyingqiao@cgbchina.com.cn | 截图来源：广 ...

7月11日，交易商协会发布公告称，对6家主承销商启动自律调查。 交易商协会提到，监测到在广发银行2025—2026年度二级资本债券项目中，中国银河证券、广发证券、兴业银 行、国泰海通证券、中信建投证券、中信证券等6家主承销商中标承销费引发市场关注。 据广发银行供应商服务平台信息，上述6家金融机构中标广发银行债券承销服务，承销服务费总额为人民币 63448元。采购结果详情显示，中国银河证券和兴业银行中选含税预估服务费仅有700元，最高者如中信建投， 中选含税预估服务费也不超过3.5万元。 6家机构分食6.34万元承销费 6月16日，广发银行发布采购公告，拟通过采购选定最高不超过6家中选供应商，由其为采购人提供2025—2026 年二级资本债券承销服务。要求2022年1月1日（含）至今，供应商具备普通金融债券或资本类债券（无固定期 限资本债券或二级资本债券）类似项目的发行承销案例，且每个案例须具备业绩相关证明材料。此外，该采购 项目不接受联合体报价。 广发银行未公开披露2025—2026年度二级资本债券发行规模的有关计划，不过可以以2024—2025年度的情况作 为参考。广发银行2024年年度报告显示，该行202 ...

Core Viewpoint - The announcement by the China Interbank Market Dealers Association regarding the low underwriting fees for bond issuance has raised significant market concerns, prompting a self-regulatory investigation into the involved institutions [1][2]. Group 1: Low Underwriting Fees - The underwriting fees for the recent bond issuance by Guangfa Bank were alarmingly low, with some institutions, such as China Galaxy and Industrial Bank, quoting fees as low as 700 RMB [1][2]. - This is not an isolated incident; previous bond issuances have also seen similarly low fees, with rates dropping below 0.0002% in past cases, leading to market astonishment [2]. Group 2: Regulatory Response - The Dealers Association has expressed ongoing concern over the phenomenon of low-price competition in the bond underwriting sector, which includes issues like low underwriting fees and potential market price distortion [3][4]. - Specific requirements have been set forth by the Association to ensure fair practices, including the prohibition of pre-agreed bond issuance rates and the necessity for underwriters to avoid quoting below cost [4]. Group 3: Self-Regulatory Measures - The Association will implement self-regulatory management and regularly monitor the bond issuance and underwriting business, with potential disciplinary actions for violations of self-regulatory rules [5]. - Violations that breach legal or administrative regulations will be referred to relevant authorities, and such incidents will be recorded in integrity archives for public disclosure [5].

21世纪经济报道记者李览青 上海报道 7月11日，债券承销市场被"700元"低价服务费刷屏。 广发银行在7月10日公开发布的2025-2026年度二级资本债券发行服务机构（主承销商）选聘采购项目中选结果公示显示，该项 目通过采购选定最高不超过6家中选供应商，由其为采购人提供2025-2026年二级资本债券承销服务。 | 中选单位名称 | 中选含税预估服务费 (人民币,元) | | --- | --- | | 中国银河证券股份有限公司 | 700. 00 | | 广发证券股份有限公司 | 1.050.00 | | 关业银行股份有限公司 | 700. 00 | | 国泰海通证券股份有限公司 | 4.998.00 | | 中信建投证券股份有限公司 | 35.000.00 | | 中信证券股份有限公司 | 21.000.00 | | 公示期:3天 | | | 采购人:广发银行股份有限公司 | | | 现将被项目中选结果予以公示,如有异议请按照相关法律,法规规定,在公示期间向采购人提出, | | | 联系人:知经理 | | | 电话:020-38323463 | | | 邮箱: zhengyingqiao@cgbchi ...

智通财经7月11日电，交易商协会前期发布《关于加强银行间债券市场发行承销规范的通知》（中市协 发〔2025〕114号），进一步强化对低价承销费、低价包销等不合规行为的自律管理。协会监测到，在 广发银行2025-2026年度二级资本债券项目中，中国银河证券股份有限公司、广发证券股份有限公司、 兴业银行股份有限公司、国泰海通证券股份有限公司、中信建投证券股份有限公司、中信证券股份有限 公司等6家主承销商中标承销费引发市场关注。依据《银行间债券市场自律处分规则》，交易商协会对 相关机构启动自律调查。若相关方在业务开展过程中存在违反自律规则的情况，将依据有关规定予以自 律处理。 交易商协会对6家主承销商启动自律调查 ...

Core Viewpoint - The active equity funds have shown a strong performance recovery amid the gradual rebound of the stock market, with 85 out of the top 100 performing equity funds being actively managed [1][2]. Group 1: Fund Performance - As of July 10, 2023, the average return of 7,037 equity funds was 7.12%, with nearly 85% (5,940 funds) achieving positive returns, and over 26% (1,841 funds) exceeding 10% returns [2]. - Active equity funds have outperformed passive index funds, with 85 of the top 100 funds being actively managed, contrasting with previous years where passive products dominated [2][3]. - The top-performing funds this year are heavily invested in sectors like AI, humanoid robots, new consumption, and innovative pharmaceuticals, showcasing the ability of active funds to generate alpha [1][2]. Group 2: Fund Companies - The performance concentration effect among leading fund companies has become more pronounced, with 150 active equity products achieving over 30% net value growth this year, primarily from top firms like GF Fund, Fuguo Fund, Penghua Fund, and Huatai-PB [1][4]. - GF Fund leads with 10 products returning over 30%, and 18 products exceeding 20% returns, highlighting its strong performance in the market [5]. - Fuguo Fund has 8 active equity funds with returns over 30%, focusing on sectors such as new consumption and AI [6]. Group 3: Sector Focus - The top ten funds are predominantly focused on the pharmaceutical sector, with funds like Changcheng Pharmaceutical Industry Select and GF Pharmaceutical Innovation leading with returns of 83.84% and 45.13%, respectively [3][9]. - The performance of funds in the pharmaceutical sector has been particularly strong, with several funds achieving returns exceeding 30% [6][7]. Group 4: Market Sentiment and Outlook - Investor confidence in the A-share market is improving, supported by favorable liquidity and risk premiums, with expectations of continued market performance driven by fiscal policies and consumer resilience [10][11]. - The market is anticipated to experience a steady upward trend, with a focus on technology growth, Chinese manufacturing, and new consumption as key areas for investment [11][12].