2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-12-02 12:49Core Viewpoint - The establishment of Zhaoyin Investment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Merchants Bank with a registered capital of 15 billion yuan, marks a significant milestone in the bank's development and aims to enhance the financial service capabilities for the real economy in Shenzhen [1][5]. Group 1: Company Overview - Zhaoyin Investment was officially launched on December 2, with key figures from the Shenzhen government and China Merchants Bank present at the ceremony [1][5]. - The company aims to become a leading equity investment institution driven by value, innovation, and technology, aligning with China Merchants Bank's vision of becoming a world-class commercial bank [2][5]. - The investment team at Zhaoyin Investment includes many members with substantial equity investment experience from Zhaoyin International Capital [3][5]. Group 2: Funding Sources and Business Model - Zhaoyin Investment's funding will come from five main sources: registered capital, targeted reserve requirement funds from the central bank, interbank borrowing, issuance of private asset management products, and issuance of financial bonds [2]. - The company will operate under four business models: debt-to-equity swaps, equity-for-debt exchanges, issuance of asset management products, and establishment of private equity investment funds [2]. Group 3: Market Context and Opportunities - Since November, several asset investment companies (AICs) have been established in the Greater Bay Area, indicating a recognition of the local industrial base and promoting financial diversification in the region [1][4]. - The regulatory environment has evolved to support the establishment of AICs by various commercial banks, expanding the participation beyond state-owned banks to include several joint-stock banks [4]. - Local governments are actively seizing the opportunities presented by the expansion of AICs to enhance support for technology and industry finance [4][6].