Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-10-28 01:21Core Viewpoint - The financial regulatory bodies in China are focusing on risk prevention and enhancing financial services to support the real economy, as outlined in the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China [1][2][4]. Financial Regulatory Focus - The central bank and financial regulatory authorities emphasize the importance of risk prevention and the establishment of a comprehensive financial risk management system [2][4]. - The next phase of work will prioritize enhancing financial services for the real economy, particularly in areas such as technology innovation, consumption stimulation, and support for small and micro enterprises [1][2][4]. Key Work Areas - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has identified five key areas for future work: maintaining centralized leadership in financial work, developing a robust monetary policy framework, enhancing macro-prudential management, deepening supply-side structural reforms, and promoting high-level financial openness [2][3][4]. - Financial institutions are encouraged to align their strategies with national goals, focusing on the "Five Major Articles" to improve financial service quality and adaptability [4][5]. Progress in Financial Services - As of Q3 2025, the balance of inclusive small and micro loans reached 36.09 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 12.2%, outpacing overall loan growth by 5.6 percentage points [8]. - Green loans also saw significant growth, with a balance of 43.51 trillion yuan, reflecting a 17.5% increase since the beginning of the year [8][9]. Institutional Responses - Major state-owned banks and policy banks are actively implementing strategies to support national priorities, including food security, rural development, and ecological sustainability [5][6][7]. - Insurance companies are also aligning their strategies with the national agenda, focusing on enhancing support for technology innovation and green development [6][7]. Digital Transformation and Innovation - Banks are increasingly adopting digital transformation and AI applications to improve service efficiency across various functions, including credit assessment and customer service [10]. - The banking sector is also focusing on developing pension financial products to cater to the aging population, with initiatives aimed at enhancing the pension service system [10].