

Regulatory Developments - The National Financial Regulatory Administration has released a draft for public consultation on the "Management Measures for Information Disclosure of Asset Management Products by Banking and Insurance Institutions" to standardize disclosure practices and enhance investor protection [1] Industry Updates - Major state-owned banks including Bank of China, Bank of Communications, and Postal Savings Bank have received approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission for their A-share issuance, aiming to raise a total of up to 520 billion yuan [2] - Bank wealth management subsidiaries are being encouraged to join the China Insurance Asset Management Association, with five already becoming members, amidst a total market size of 25.74 trillion yuan in wealth management products [3] - The bond market has seen a surge in technology bonds, with 13 banks issuing a total of 165 billion yuan in bonds from May 7 to May 22 [4] Corporate Actions - China CITIC Financial Assets has increased its stake in Bank of China by approximately 921 million shares at a price of about 4.66 HKD per share, totaling around 4.29 billion HKD [6] - Ping An Life has invested nearly 100 million HKD to increase its stake in Postal Savings Bank to 11.02% [7] - COFCO Technology has successfully transferred its stake in Huishang Bank, marking the completion of its financial asset divestment plan [8] - Beijing Bank has announced the integration of its direct banking services into its mobile banking app, marking a significant shift in its service delivery [9] - Inner Mongolia Rural Commercial Bank has officially opened, with its establishment approved by the Inner Mongolia Financial Regulatory Bureau [10] Personnel Changes - Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank has appointed Wang Ming as the new president and two vice presidents [11] - The appointment of Han Jing as vice president of China Construction Bank has been approved by the National Financial Regulatory Administration [12]