Jin Rong Shi Bao·2025-11-13 12:47Core Insights - Recent surge in share buybacks by multiple A-share listed banks indicates a strong confidence from various funding sources in the banking sector [1] Group 1: Share Buybacks by Bank Executives - Local commercial banks' board members and senior management have become the main force behind the share buybacks, demonstrating confidence in their own banks [2] - Qilu Bank disclosed that its board and senior management plan to buy back shares from September 16 to December 31, with a total buyback amount of approximately 3.15 million yuan, accounting for 90% of the planned buyback amount [2] Group 2: Significant Share Purchases by Major Shareholders - Xiamen Bank announced that its board and senior management have cumulatively bought back 254,400 shares for a total of 1.6857 million yuan, completing their buyback plan [5] - Qingdao Bank's major shareholder, Guoxin Chanin Holdings, increased its stake by acquiring 243 million H-shares from September 15 to November 5, amounting to 957 million yuan, thus becoming the largest shareholder with a 19.17% stake [5][6] Group 3: Insurance Capital Involvement - Insurance funds have significantly increased their allocation to the banking sector since the third quarter, with Ping An Life raising its stake in Postal Savings Bank to 16.01% after investing approximately 7.068 million HKD [8] - China Ping An also announced an increase in its holdings of Postal Savings Bank H-shares, raising its stake from 6.09% to 17.01% after investing about 3.441 million HKD [8] - Other insurance companies have also made notable investments in various banks, indicating a trend of insurance capital favoring the banking sector due to its high dividend characteristics [9]