Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-25 07:53Core Viewpoint - Recent announcements from multiple banks emphasize the prohibition of using credit card funds for stock and investment activities, coinciding with a rise in the Shanghai Composite Index and increased retail investor enthusiasm [1][2]. Group 1: Bank Announcements - Several banks, including Ping An Bank and CITIC Bank, have reiterated that credit card funds cannot be used for investment purposes, specifically prohibiting purchases of stocks, funds, futures, and other investment products [1][2]. - Other banks, such as Huaxia Bank and Minsheng Bank, have also issued similar announcements, clarifying that credit card cash advances and funds must be used solely for personal consumption and not for any investment activities [2]. Group 2: Regulatory Concerns - The use of credit card funds for stock market investments poses risks of regulatory non-compliance and potential financial losses, which could increase repayment pressures on cardholders and lead to higher non-performing asset risks for banks [3]. - A suggestion has been made for banks to establish a more balanced performance evaluation system for credit card operations, prioritizing compliance and risk management metrics [3].