券商上半年科创债承销额超3800亿

Core Insights - The number of securities firms participating in the underwriting of technology innovation bonds (科创债) has increased to 68 in the first half of 2025, up by 23 firms year-on-year, with a total underwriting amount of 381.39 billion yuan, representing a growth of over 50% compared to the previous year [1][4]. Group 1: Underwriting Statistics - In the first half of 2025, 68 securities firms acted as lead underwriters for 380 technology innovation bonds, totaling 381.39 billion yuan [3]. - The top five firms in terms of underwriting amount for technology innovation bonds were CITIC Securities (71.10 billion yuan), CITIC Jianzhong (63.17 billion yuan), Guotai Junan (48.43 billion yuan), CICC (29.92 billion yuan), and Huatai United (22.08 billion yuan) [4]. - The underwriting amount for technology innovation bonds has increased by 56.48% compared to the same period last year, where 45 firms underwrote 208 bonds totaling 243.73 billion yuan [4]. Group 2: Types of Bonds and Market Participation - The statistics from the China Securities Association cover various types of bonds, including green bonds, low-carbon transition bonds, and rural revitalization bonds, among others [2]. - In the first half of 2025, 40 firms underwrote 71 green bonds totaling 59.44 billion yuan, while 17 firms underwrote 14 low-carbon transition bonds totaling 8.35 billion yuan [3]. - The participation of 68 firms in local government bond issuance resulted in a total winning bid amount of 140.46 billion yuan across 28 regions [3]. Group 3: Policy Impact - The surge in participation and underwriting amounts for technology innovation bonds is attributed to new policies introduced in May 2025 by the central bank and the securities regulatory commission, which established a special underwriting evaluation system and market-making mechanism for these bonds [4]. - The new regulations have increased the weight of underwriting and market-making in the evaluation system for underwriters and market makers [4].