Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-06-06 11:33Core Insights - The China Interbank Market Dealers Association has released the annual evaluation results for main underwriters of non-financial corporate debt financing instruments for 2024, marking the first comprehensive evaluation of its kind [1][2][6] - A total of 72 institutions were evaluated, with 17 receiving an A rating, including major banks like Bank of China and CITIC Bank, as well as several securities firms [1][2][3] - The evaluation aims to shift the market focus from "scale-driven" to "capability-driven" by assessing underwriters on pricing, sales, and market-making abilities [2][6] Evaluation Results - Among the 26 national banks evaluated, 7 were rated A, while 17 received a B rating, and 2 were rated C [3][4] - In the local banks category, 5 institutions received an A rating, while 18 were rated B, and 3 were rated D, which indicates compliance issues [4][7] - In the securities firms category, 5 firms received an A rating, with 10 rated B and 3 rated C [5][6] Special Categories - The association identified four types of specialty underwriters: value discovery, inclusive finance, pioneering, and open service, with China Merchants Bank being the only institution to receive all four distinctions [1][6][8] - Notable institutions recognized for their capabilities include CITIC Securities and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in various specialty categories [5][6] Compliance and Risks - Three banks were rated D due to compliance issues, which could lead to the cancellation of their business qualifications if they remain in this category for two consecutive years [7][9] - Specific compliance failures included improper bond underwriting management and violations related to bond trading practices [9][10] Market Expansion - The number of institutions involved in non-financial corporate debt financing has expanded, with 99 main underwriters reported as of April 2025, including 67 banks and 25 securities firms [10][12] - The total issuance of debt financing instruments reached 34,396 billion yuan, indicating a robust market activity [10][12] Future Directions - The association plans to enhance the evaluation mechanism to further improve the underwriting capabilities and quality of service in the bond market, aligning with national policies for economic support [12][14]