PICC(SH:601319) Jin Rong Shi Bao·2025-05-17 10:11Core Insights - Major insurance asset management companies have established a large-scale private equity fund, indicating a strong commitment to long-term investment strategies [1][2][3] Group 1: Fund Establishment - Three insurance asset management companies, including Renbao Capital, Zhongyi Asset, and Zhongcheng Capital, have jointly invested 13 billion yuan (approximately 1.3 billion USD) to establish Beijing Baoshichengyuan Equity Investment Partnership [1] - Renbao Capital is the largest contributor with a subscription amount of 10 billion yuan, accounting for 76.92% of the total investment [1] - The fund's business scope includes private equity investment, investment management, and asset management activities [1] Group 2: Company Background - Renbao Capital, a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Reinsurance Group, has a cumulative investment management scale exceeding 330 billion yuan (approximately 33 billion USD) [2] - Zhongyi Asset is the first joint venture insurance asset management company approved by the former China Insurance Regulatory Commission, with total managed assets of 378.94 billion yuan (approximately 37.89 billion USD) as of the end of 2024 [2] - Zhongcheng Capital is fully owned by Zhongcheng Trust, which is also significantly linked to China Reinsurance Group [2] Group 3: Market Context and Future Outlook - The current economic environment presents challenges for fundraising in the primary market, but insurance capital's large scale and long investment horizon position it well for long-term investments [3] - With ongoing policy support, it is anticipated that more insurance capital will participate in the equity investment market, providing stable funding for the real economy and supporting industrial upgrades and innovation [3] - To further encourage insurance capital's participation in venture investments, improvements in assessment mechanisms and accounting practices are necessary [3]