Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-07-31 10:51Core Viewpoint - Recent self-regulatory agreements from various banking and insurance associations aim to combat "involution" in the industry, focusing on prohibiting loan rebates and enhancing the qualifications of marketing personnel [1][2][10]. Group 1: Self-Regulatory Agreements - Multiple banking associations have issued self-regulatory agreements emphasizing the prohibition of loan rebates for housing and car loans, marking a new phase in the industry's "anti-involution" campaign [2][5]. - The Guangdong Banking Association plans to implement a comprehensive system to address "involution" competition, including a negative list and self-regulatory measures [2][3]. - The Ningxia Banking Association has recognized the negative impact of personal housing loan rebates on the health of the banking sector and the real estate market, prompting the need for effective regulation [3][4]. Group 2: Impact on Banking Practices - The implementation of self-regulatory agreements is expected to halt any form of rebate practices, contributing to a healthier competitive environment [4][5]. - The banking sector has seen a narrowing decline in net interest margins, with fees and commissions from banking and insurance businesses reduced by 5% compared to the same period in 2024 [2][5]. Group 3: Regulatory Actions and Compliance - Regulatory bodies are intensifying efforts to combat "full-staff marketing" violations, with recent penalties imposed on banks for assigning deposit assessment targets to non-marketing departments [6][7]. - The Financial Regulatory Authority has mandated that financial institutions strengthen the management of sales personnel qualifications, effective from February 1, 2026 [7][9]. Group 4: Insurance Industry Developments - The insurance sector is also advancing its "anti-involution" efforts, with associations in various regions promoting self-regulatory agreements to prevent malicious price competition and false advertising [10][11]. - The recent adjustments in the insurance industry, including a reduction in the preset interest rate for life insurance products to 1.99%, aim to regulate pricing and mitigate financial risks [11].