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蚂蚁消金首次发行20亿元金融债
Shen Zhen Shang Bao·2025-08-06 22:53

Core Viewpoint - The issuance of financial bonds by consumer finance companies is on the rise, with a total of 161 billion yuan issued by eight companies in 2023, reflecting a trend encouraged by government policies to diversify funding sources and support consumption [1][3]. Group 1: Company Specifics - Ant Consumer Finance Co., Ltd. (蚂蚁消金) issued its first financial bond of 2 billion yuan with a 3-year term and a coupon rate of 1.9%, following the approval of a 15 billion yuan bond issuance limit by the People's Bank of China [1][2]. - As of the end of 2024, Ant Consumer Finance's asset scale reached 313.75 billion yuan, a 30.91% increase from the end of 2023, with loan and advance issuance totaling 301.47 billion yuan, up 36.77% [2]. Group 2: Industry Trends - The consumer finance sector is experiencing a bond issuance surge, with companies like Hangyin Consumer Finance, Mashang Consumer Finance, and others also participating actively, indicating a broader trend in the industry [3]. - Analysts emphasize that expanding funding sources is crucial for consumer finance companies to enhance their financial support capabilities and improve their product offerings in the context of boosting consumption [3].