

Core Viewpoint - The continuous rise of the Shanghai Composite Index is expected to further catalyze the inflow of personal and institutional funds, indicating significant potential for residents' equity asset allocation, particularly in the non-bank financial sector, which is viewed positively for strategic allocation opportunities as the fundamentals improve [1] Group 1: Securities Industry - The average daily trading volume of stock funds reached 3.01 trillion yuan, a 21% increase week-on-week, with a cumulative average daily trading volume of 1.75 trillion yuan by August 22, representing a 90% year-on-year increase [2] - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has revised and officially implemented the "Securities Company Classification Evaluation Regulations," which aims to guide the industry towards more concentrated development and differentiated growth for small and medium-sized institutions [2] - Market trading activity continues to rise, with an expansion in margin financing and securities lending, as well as increased self-owned equity positions and robust overseas business, which are expected to lead to better-than-expected performance for securities firms [3] Group 2: Insurance Industry - According to a recent survey by the China Insurance Asset Management Association, insurance institutions have shown a significant rebound in confidence regarding the A-share and bond markets for the second half of 2025, with stocks being the preferred investment asset [4] - As of June 30, the balance of insurance funds reached 36.23 trillion yuan, an 8.9% increase from the beginning of the year, with a continued increase in equity and bond allocations while reducing bank deposits and non-standard investments [4] - The stable long-term interest rates and improved asset yield expectations are expected to enhance the return on equity (ROE) for insurance companies, leading to a potential recovery in price-to-book (PB) valuations, with recommendations for undervalued companies like China Pacific Insurance and Ping An Insurance [4] Group 3: Recommended Stocks - Recommended stocks include Guosen Securities, Dongfang Securities, China Pacific Insurance, Ping An Insurance, Jiangsu Jinzhong, Hong Kong Stock Exchange, and others [5] Group 4: Beneficiary Stocks - Beneficiary stocks include CICC, Tonghuashun, Jiufang Zhitu Holdings, and New China Life Insurance [6]