Shen Zhen Shang Bao·2025-09-04 16:54Group 1 - Qingdao Bank's major shareholder, Qingdao Guoxin Financial Holdings, plans to increase its stake by up to 5% within six months, reflecting a trend of local state-owned enterprises strengthening control over regional financial institutions [2][3] - As of the announcement date, Guoxin Financial Holdings and its concerted parties hold a total of 872 million shares, accounting for 14.99% of Qingdao Bank's total shares [2] - In 2023, 23 A-share listed banks have seen shareholders or executives increase their holdings, indicating a broader trend of confidence in the banking sector [2][3] Group 2 - The increase in shareholding is seen as a recognition of the long-term investment value of banks and aims to enhance the ability to serve the real economy through financial resource integration [3] - Analysts suggest that the trend of shareholding increases signals a recovery in bank valuations and positive performance growth expectations supported by policies [3] - Such actions are believed to stabilize market confidence and demonstrate shareholders' willingness to invest in the long-term development of banks, especially in the context of economic stabilization and improved asset quality [3]