Guo Ji Jin Rong Bao·2025-07-04 14:29Group 1 - A new financial asset investment company, 招银金融资产投资有限公司 (招银AIC), has been approved for establishment by 招商银行, following approvals for 兴银金融资产投资有限公司 and 信银金融资产投资有限公司 from 兴业银行 and 中信银行 respectively [1][3] - 招银AIC will be established under the supervision of the National Financial Regulatory Administration, with 招商银行 planning to submit an application for commencement after the establishment process is completed [1] - The registered capital for both 兴银金融资产投资有限公司 and 信银金融资产投资有限公司 is set at 100 billion yuan, fully funded by their respective parent banks [3] Group 2 - The establishment of AICs is seen as a strategic move for banks to enhance their equity investment capabilities, diversify income sources, and improve profitability amidst pressure on net interest margins [3] - Experts suggest that AICs should focus on optimizing institutional processes, nurturing professional talent, and conducting market research to support technological innovation and the development of private enterprises [3] - AICs are encouraged to leverage external funding sources, such as insurance capital, to expand their equity investment capabilities and better serve technological innovation and private enterprises [3]