INDUSTRIAL BANK(SH:601166) Huan Qiu Lao Hu Cai Jing·2025-11-10 06:55Core Insights - Xinyu Bank's wholly-owned subsidiary, Xinyu Financial Asset Investment Co., has received approval to commence operations, marking a significant development in the AIC sector [1] - Xinyu Investment is the sixth licensed AIC approved in the industry and the first initiated by a joint-stock bank, breaking an eight-year hiatus since the establishment of the first AICs by the five major state-owned banks [1] - The establishment of Xinyu Investment aligns with recent policy incentives aimed at expanding the AIC market, as highlighted by the regulatory support for commercial banks to establish AICs [1] Company Developments - The opening of Xinyu Investment is expected to enhance Xinyu Bank's ability to support national strategies and empower the real economy through specialized debt-to-equity swaps and related services [2] - Xinyu Bank aims to lower corporate leverage and provide targeted services to innovative and private enterprises, injecting new momentum into the real economy [2] - The bank is undergoing a transformation towards a "light asset, light capital, high efficiency" model, with a focus on technology finance as a core area of development [2] Industry Context - AICs primarily engage in debt-to-equity swap activities, with regulatory approval in 2020 allowing them to conduct equity investments for non-debt-to-equity purposes [2] - The establishment of bank-affiliated AICs is seen as a crucial avenue for banks to participate in technology finance and equity markets, addressing high leverage issues in state-owned enterprises [2] - As of June 30, Xinyu Bank reported a significant increase in technology finance clients and financing balances, positioning itself as a leader among joint-stock banks in this sector [2]