Guang Zhou Ri Bao·2025-07-24 06:56Core Viewpoint - The Guangdong branch of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) is focusing on technology finance as a key strategy to support the development of technology-driven enterprises in the Greater Bay Area, with significant growth in loans to technology companies and plans for investment funds in key industries [1][2]. Group 1: Technology Finance Initiatives - As of June 2025, the loan balance for technology enterprises at Guangdong ICBC reached 286.8 billion yuan, an increase of 23.2 billion yuan from the beginning of the year, representing an 8.8% growth [1]. - The bank plans to establish a matrix of seven AIC equity investment funds with a total scale exceeding 12 billion yuan, focusing on key industries such as artificial intelligence, robotics, new energy, and integrated circuits [1]. - Two funds have already been launched with a combined scale of 3.1 billion yuan, including an investment of 340 million yuan in a leading domestic photomask company [1]. Group 2: Support for Manufacturing and Talent - The manufacturing sector's merger and acquisition loan balance at Guangdong ICBC reached 19.8 billion yuan as of June 2025, focusing on horizontal expansion and vertical integration of leading enterprises [2]. - The "Scientist Entrepreneurship e-loan" program has issued loans to 16 entities, totaling approximately 5 million yuan, aimed at attracting high-level talent from local universities and institutions [2]. - Since the introduction of new financial policies in September 2024, the bank has facilitated 20 loan agreements for stock buybacks and increases by listed companies, amounting to 4 billion yuan, positioning itself as a leader in this area [2]. Group 3: Future Plans and Organizational Structure - The bank aims to deepen its focus on technology finance, exploring innovative financial models to integrate innovation chains, industrial chains, capital chains, and talent chains [3]. - A specialized organizational structure has been established to cater to the characteristics of technology enterprises, including a "Greater Bay Area Manufacturing Center + Technology Finance Center + Technology Branch" framework [2].