Zheng Quan Shi Bao·2025-07-03 01:56Core Viewpoint - The People's Bank of China and the China Securities Regulatory Commission have announced support for the issuance of technology innovation bonds, expanding the range of issuers to include financial institutions, technology companies, private equity investment institutions, and venture capital institutions [1][2] Group 1: Issuance Plans - Major financial institutions such as the China Development Bank, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, and Industrial Bank have announced plans to issue technology innovation bonds, with total issuance expected to reach 200 billion yuan from the China Development Bank and 100 billion yuan from the Industrial Bank [1] - As of May 8, 36 companies have announced plans to issue technology innovation bonds with a total scale of 21 billion yuan, while 14 companies have registered for issuance with a total scale of 18 billion yuan [1][2] - Securities firms have also responded actively, with announcements for a total of up to 17.7 billion yuan in technology innovation bonds, including plans from major firms like CITIC Securities and China Merchants Securities [2] Group 2: Funding Utilization - The funds raised from the issuance of technology innovation bonds will primarily support the development of technology innovation businesses, including investments in national technology innovation demonstration enterprises and manufacturing champions [1][3] - Specific allocations include 70% of funds from Guotai Junan being directed towards supporting technology innovation sectors such as integrated circuits, artificial intelligence, and renewable energy [3] Group 3: Market Impact and Trends - The inclusion of financial institutions as issuers of technology innovation bonds is expected to enhance market vitality and expand the market for technology innovation bonds, facilitating better funding support for technology innovation [2][4] - Data indicates that the issuance scale of technology innovation bonds is projected to exceed 1.2 trillion yuan in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 59% [3] - The average issuance interest rate for 5-year AAA-rated technology innovation bonds is expected to remain lower than that of ordinary corporate bonds, indicating a favorable financing environment for issuers [3][5]