Core Viewpoint - Chinese brokerage stocks have collectively risen, indicating positive market sentiment and expectations for future performance in the sector [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - Citic Securities (600030) increased by 6.31%, reaching HKD 26.62 [1] - GF Securities (000776) rose by 6.14%, reaching HKD 16.08 [1] - China Galaxy (601881) saw a 4.65% increase, reaching HKD 9.45 [1] - CICC (601995) grew by 4.74%, reaching HKD 19.02 [1] Group 2: Industry Outlook - Citic Jiantou reported that three marginal changes are favorable, with expectations for the securities sector's performance in 2026 to exceed forecasts [1] - The trading activity in the first half of the year has significantly increased year-on-year, establishing a trend that may lead to overall growth exceeding expectations for the year [1] - New account openings at the beginning of the year have been impressive, indicating that retail investors are poised to inject more capital [1] - The expansion of brokerage financing through bond issuance is expected to drive leverage improvements and surpass the industry's return on equity (ROE) peak [1] Group 3: Policy and Market Drivers - Shenwan Hongyuan noted that 2026 marks the beginning of the "14th Five-Year Plan," with brokerages expected to benefit from a combination of policy, funding, and market trading dynamics [1] - The year 2026 is anticipated to see a "Davis Double Play" for brokerages, driven by these three factors [1] - Attention is drawn to the first quarter of 2026 for performance disclosures and the impact of policy reforms on the sector [1]

Group 1 - The report highlights that the China Securities All Index Power Utility Index (H30199.CSI) was launched on July 15, 2013, and is characterized by high industry concentration, primarily focusing on the utility sector with a bias towards large-cap stocks [8][9]. - The first key point emphasizes that electricity has become a core asset in the AI era, with the government report in 2026 introducing "computing and electricity collaboration" as a national strategy, indicating a significant increase in demand for computing power and electricity [14][18]. - The second key point discusses the strengthening logic of rising electricity prices, with the introduction of a capacity pricing mechanism for coal and gas power, which is expected to enhance the profitability of utility assets [29][34]. - The third key point states that electricity assets align with the "HALO" asset paradigm, offering both defensive characteristics and growth dividends, characterized by high return on equity (ROE) and significant dividend yields [39][41]. - The fourth key point reveals that electricity assets are currently undervalued compared to the grid equipment index, with lower price-to-earnings (PE) and price-to-book (PB) ratios, indicating a potential for value recovery [44][48]. Group 2 - The report provides information on the Invesco Great Wall China Securities All Index Power Utility ETF, which was established on January 16, 2026, and had a scale of 1.18 billion yuan by March 13, 2026, investing at least 90% of its net asset value in the index's constituent stocks [29][36]. - The report outlines the rapid growth of the ETF and the strong management capabilities of the fund company, highlighting its experience in index management [29][36].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the banking and securities sectors, while suggesting a cautious approach towards the insurance sector [8]. Core Insights - The report highlights an optimistic outlook for quality financial institutions, particularly in the banking sector, due to improvements in interbank deposit self-discipline management and expected margin enhancements [1][11]. - The report notes a significant increase in social financing in February, primarily driven by corporate credit growth and a reduction in off-balance-sheet financing [12][17]. - The "14th Five-Year Plan" emphasizes the need to optimize the capital market's functions, including issuance, information disclosure, and mergers and acquisitions, aiming to enhance the quality of listed companies [1][37]. Summary by Sections Banking Sector - The report anticipates improved interest margins for large banks, joint-stock banks, and leading city commercial banks due to enhanced interbank deposit management [2][12]. - February's social financing growth exceeded expectations, largely supported by corporate credit expansion [12][17]. - Recommended quality stocks include Nanjing Bank, Chengdu Bank, and Shanghai Bank [3][12]. Securities Sector - The report discusses East Wu Securities' plan to acquire 83.77% of Donghai Securities through a combination of stock issuance and cash payment, indicating ongoing consolidation in the sector [2][39]. - The "14th Five-Year Plan" aims to cultivate top-tier investment banks and institutions, presenting valuation recovery opportunities for brokerage firms [2][37]. - Recommended stocks include leading brokerages such as CITIC Securities and Guotai Junan [3][11]. Insurance Sector - The report advises investors to adopt a more conservative risk preference in the insurance sector amid rising market uncertainties, focusing on relatively stable companies [2][51]. - Recommended stocks include China Pacific Insurance and AIA Group, which are expected to show resilience against market volatility [51].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the banking and securities sectors [10] Core Insights - The optimization of refinancing policies is expected to support the development of asset management products, with a long-term upward trend in the capital market [2] - The asset management industry is characterized by stable growth across various segments, including bank wealth management, public funds, insurance asset management, trust, and private equity [17] Summary by Sections Bank Wealth Management - In February, the total number of newly issued wealth management products decreased by 17.8% month-on-month, with a total of 2,243 products issued [3] - The total outstanding scale of bank wealth management products reached 31.67 trillion yuan, a slight increase of 0.10 trillion yuan month-on-month [3][37] - The average yield for wealth management products was 1.70%, down 192 basis points from the previous month [3] Public Funds - In February, the issuance of public funds was 90.6 billion units, a decrease of 25% month-on-month [4] - The total market size of public funds was 36.31 trillion yuan, with a slight increase of 0.03% month-on-month [4] Private Funds - As of the end of January 2026, the total scale of private fund products was 22.44 trillion yuan, with a month-on-month increase of 1.30% [6] - In January, the newly registered scale of private funds was 64.1 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 38% [6] Insurance Asset Management - By the end of Q4 2025, the balance of insurance funds reached 38.48 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 16% [7] - The proportion of stock investments in insurance asset management increased by 0.65 percentage points month-on-month [7] Securities Asset Management - As of the end of Q3 2025, the scale of securities asset management was 6.37 trillion yuan, with a quarter-on-quarter increase of 4% [5] - In February, the newly issued scale was 4.574 billion units, a decrease of 42% month-on-month [5] Trust - As of the end of June 2025, the industry asset scale was 32.43 trillion yuan, an increase of 10% from the beginning of 2025 [8] - In February, a total of 933 trust products were issued, amounting to 101.1 billion yuan, a month-on-month decrease of 25% [8]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the non-bank financial sector, particularly highlighting the investment value of insurance and brokerage firms [1]. Core Insights - The "14th Five-Year Plan" is expected to benefit the insurance and brokerage sectors, enhancing their configuration value [1]. - The report emphasizes the importance of the "14th Five-Year Plan" in driving policy, funding, and market trading, which is anticipated to lead to a double boost for brokerages in 2026 [2]. - The report identifies three main investment themes for brokerages: strong comprehensive capabilities of leading institutions, brokerages with significant earnings elasticity, and firms with strong international business competitiveness [2]. Summary by Sections Market Review - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4,669.14 with a fluctuation of +0.19%. The non-bank index closed at 1,887.83, down by -1.93%. The brokerage, insurance, and diversified financial indices reported declines of -1.75%, -2.10%, and -2.73% respectively [5]. Non-Banking Industry News and Key Announcements - The "14th Five-Year Plan" emphasizes the need for a robust financial system, focusing on risk prevention, strong regulation, and high-quality development. It aims to enhance financial services for the real economy and promote various financial sectors, including technology and green finance [7][8]. - The report highlights the need for financial institutions to focus on their core businesses and improve governance, supporting the development of first-class investment banks and institutions [8]. Investment Analysis - For brokerages, 2026 is seen as a pivotal year with potential for significant growth driven by policy and market dynamics. Recommended stocks include Guotai Junan, GF Securities, and CITIC Securities for their strong market positions and performance potential [2]. - In the insurance sector, the report suggests a mid-term positive outlook for value reassessment, recommending China Ping An, New China Life, and China Life Insurance among others [2]. Key Data Tracking - As of March 13, 2026, the average daily stock trading volume was 25,719.27 billion [31]. - The margin trading balance reached 26,646.58 billion as of March 12, 2026 [33].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the non-bank financial sector, particularly highlighting the investment value of the insurance and brokerage segments [1]. Core Insights - The "14th Five-Year Plan" is expected to benefit the insurance and brokerage sectors, enhancing their configuration value [1]. - The report emphasizes the importance of the "14th Five-Year Plan" in driving policy, funding, and market trading, which is anticipated to create a favorable environment for brokerages in 2026 [2]. - The report identifies three main investment themes for brokerages: strong institutions benefiting from improved competitive dynamics, brokerages with significant earnings elasticity, and firms with strong international business capabilities [2]. Summary by Sections Market Review - During the week of March 9-13, 2026, the Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4,669.14 with a slight increase of +0.19%, while the non-bank index fell to 1,887.83, down -1.93% [6]. - The brokerage, insurance, and diversified financial indices reported declines of -1.75%, -2.10%, and -2.73%, respectively [6]. Non-Banking Industry News and Key Announcements - The "14th Five-Year Plan" emphasizes the construction of a modern financial system, focusing on risk prevention, strong regulation, and high-quality development [8]. - The plan aims to enhance financial services for the real economy, promote technological and green finance, and improve the structure of monetary policy tools [8]. - The report notes that the brokerage sector's market share in non-cash fund distribution has increased, with the top 100 brokerages holding a 23% market share, up 2.02 percentage points from the previous half [2]. Investment Analysis - For brokerages, 2026 is seen as a pivotal year with potential for significant growth driven by policy and market dynamics. Recommended stocks include Guotai Junan, Haitong Securities, and Citic Securities for their strong competitive positions [2]. - The insurance sector is expected to undergo a value reassessment, with recommendations for China Ping An, New China Life, and China Life Insurance, among others [2].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the insurance sector, indicating a high cost-performance ratio for investment opportunities [2][11] Core Views - The insurance sector has experienced significant adjustments due to pessimistic narratives surrounding AI, geopolitical conflicts, and investor concerns about the investment performance of the insurance sector. However, the valuation has dropped to historically low levels, suggesting a high cost-performance ratio for investment [2][11] - The banking sector is expected to see a stabilization in interest margins due to marginal improvements in both assets and liabilities, with non-interest income likely to recover as the equity market rebounds [3][20] Summary by Sections Insurance Sector - The insurance sector's index fell by 2.10%, underperforming the CSI 300 index by 2.28 percentage points. The sector has seen a cumulative decline of over 9% this year, with current valuations indicating significant room for recovery [2][11] - The sector's price-to-earnings value (PEV) is at 0.65x for A-shares and 0.42x for H-shares, indicating potential recovery spaces of 53% and 137% respectively [11] - The long-term core logic of improvement in both assets and liabilities remains unchanged, with expectations for dual recovery in valuation and performance as market sentiment improves [2][11] Brokerage Sector - The brokerage sector index decreased by 1.75%, underperforming the CSI 300 index by 1.94 percentage points. The sector's price-to-book (PB) ratio is at 1.27x, indicating a significant mismatch between earnings and valuation [17][18] - The "14th Five-Year Plan" emphasizes the need for comprehensive reforms in the capital market, which will benefit leading brokerages with strong service capabilities [17][18] - Recommendations include focusing on large brokerages with strong fundamentals and low valuations, as well as those undergoing mergers or restructuring [18][19] Banking Sector - The banking sector index increased by 1.39%, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 1.20 percentage points. The sector's PB ratio is at 0.52x [20][21] - Expected improvements in both asset and liability sides are anticipated to stabilize interest margins, with a projected decrease in the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities by 40 basis points in 2025 [20][21] - The overall asset quality is expected to remain stable, with non-performing loans in corporate real estate and non-real estate consumer credit anticipated to stabilize at high levels [22][23] - Recommendations include focusing on high-dividend large banks and those with strong recovery potential in performance [23]

香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公告之內容概不負責，對其準確性 或完整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表示，概不對因本公告全部或任何部份內容而產生或因倚 賴該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 GF SECURITIES CO., LTD. 廣發証券股份有限公司 廣發証券股份有限公司（「本公司」）董事會（「董事會」）謹此宣佈，將於2026年3月 30日（星期一）舉行董事會會議，藉以（其中包括）審議及批准刊發本公司及其附 屬公司截至2025年12月31日止經審計的年度業績公告及派發末期股息之建議（如 有）等議案。 承董事會命 廣發証券股份有限公司 林傳輝 董事長 中國，廣州 2026年3月13日 於本公告日期，本公司董事會成員包括執行董事林傳輝先生、秦力先生、孫曉燕 女士及肖雪生先生；非執行董事李秀林先生、尚書志先生及郭敬誼先生；獨立非 執行董事梁碩玲女士、黎文靖先生、張闖先生及王大樹先生。 （於中華人民共和國註冊成立的股份有限公司） （股份代號：1776） 董事會會議召開日期 ...

承董事會命 GF SECURITIES CO., LTD. 廣發証券股份有限公司 （於中華人民共和國註冊成立的股份有限公司） （股份代號：1776） 董事會會議召開日期 廣發証券股份有限公司（「本公司」）董事會（「董事會」）謹此宣佈，將於2026年3月 30日（星期一）舉行董事會會議，藉以（其中包括）審議及批准刊發本公司及其附 屬公司截至2025年12月31日止經審計的年度業績公告及派發末期股息之建議（如 有）等議案。 香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公告之內容概不負責，對其準確性 或完整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表示，概不對因本公告全部或任何部份內容而產生或因倚 賴該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 廣發証券股份有限公司 林傳輝 董事長 中國，廣州 2026年3月13日 於本公告日期，本公司董事會成員包括執行董事林傳輝先生、秦力先生、孫曉燕 女士及肖雪生先生；非執行董事李秀林先生、尚書志先生及郭敬誼先生；獨立非 執行董事梁碩玲女士、黎文靖先生、張闖先生及王大樹先生。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The technology innovation bond market in China is experiencing explosive growth driven by the national strategy of technological self-reliance and strength, with significant increases in both the number of participating securities firms and the total amount of bonds issued [1][2]. Group 1: Growth of Technology Innovation Bonds - In 2025, 83 securities firms acted as main underwriters for technology innovation bonds, underwriting a total of 998 bonds amounting to 10,219.35 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year growth of over 60% [2]. - The number of participating firms increased by nearly 40% from 60 in 2024 to 83 in 2025, indicating a robust expansion in the market [2]. - The issuance of technology innovation bonds has grown from less than 500 billion yuan in 2021 to over 10 trillion yuan in 2025, reflecting a 28.7-fold increase in underwriting scale over five years [3][4]. Group 2: Underwriting Firms and Rankings - The top three underwriters for technology innovation bonds are CITIC Securities, CITIC Construction Investment, and Guotai Junan, with underwriting amounts of 1,904.72 billion yuan, 1,598.90 billion yuan, and 1,166.17 billion yuan respectively [4]. - In 2024, only CITIC Securities surpassed the 1 trillion yuan mark in underwriting, highlighting its dominance in the market [4]. Group 3: Policy Support and Market Dynamics - The rapid expansion of technology innovation bonds is supported by continuous policy enhancements, including a joint announcement by the central bank and the securities regulatory commission in May 2025 to establish a special underwriting evaluation system for these bonds [5]. - This policy aims to inject strong momentum into the market by increasing the weight of technology innovation bond underwriting in the evaluation system of securities firms [5]. - The growth of technology innovation bonds is seen as beneficial for providing targeted financial support to "hard technology" enterprises, thereby optimizing the business structure of securities firms and enhancing the capital market's ability to serve national strategies [5]. Group 4: Strategic Importance of Technology Innovation - The government work report emphasizes the importance of technology innovation as a key driver for economic growth, aiming to foster new momentum and support high-level technological self-reliance [7]. - Analysts believe that the capital market will play a crucial role in supporting the development of new productive forces and facilitating the integration of technology and capital during the 14th Five-Year Plan period [7][8]. - The core theme of the technology strategy during this period is to achieve breakthroughs in foundational computing power and deep integration of AI across industries, which will accelerate the cultivation of new productive forces [8].