

Core Insights - The report highlights the significant growth in bond underwriting activities by securities firms in the first quarter of 2025, particularly in the technology innovation bond sector, which saw a 30.49% increase in the number of bonds underwritten compared to the previous year [1][2]. Group 1: Technology Innovation Bonds - In 2024, securities firms collectively underwrote technology innovation bonds amounting to 613.686 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of 68.48% [1]. - In Q1 2025, 40 firms underwrote 107 technology innovation bonds, totaling 104.293 billion yuan, which is a 10.26% increase year-on-year [1]. - Leading firms in this sector included CITIC Securities, CITIC Construction Investment, Guotai Junan, and CICC, with underwriting amounts of 24.358 billion yuan, 15.067 billion yuan, 12.826 billion yuan, and 10.05 billion yuan respectively [1]. Group 2: Private Enterprise Bonds - In Q1 2025, 33 firms underwrote 98 private enterprise bonds, achieving a total amount of 107.166 billion yuan, which represents an 18.84% increase year-on-year [2]. - Among these, asset-backed securities accounted for 59 bonds with a total amount of 54.838 billion yuan [2]. - The top underwriters in this category were CITIC Securities, Ping An Securities, and GF Securities, with amounts of 16.814 billion yuan, 13.333 billion yuan, and 10.259 billion yuan respectively [2]. Group 3: Other Bond Categories - In the rural revitalization bond sector, 13 firms underwrote 11 bonds, totaling 9.663 billion yuan, reflecting a substantial year-on-year increase of 263.27% [3]. - For the "Belt and Road" bonds, 10 firms underwrote 6 bonds with a total amount of 4.1 billion yuan [3]. - In the green bond category, 26 firms underwrote 25 bonds, amounting to 21.719 billion yuan, with asset-backed securities making up 7 bonds totaling 9.189 billion yuan [3]. Group 4: Strategic Developments - Several securities firms are enhancing their bond underwriting strategies, such as Northeast Securities focusing on regional strategies and client analysis to provide tailored financing solutions [4]. - First Capital is set to deepen its customer service strategy, aiming to strengthen its position in the North Exchange bond market while expanding into technology innovation and green bonds [4].