Hua Er Jie Jian Wen·2025-12-08 00:19Core Viewpoint - A new regulatory policy aimed at insurance funds is expected to inject significant capital into the A-share market, potentially releasing hundreds of billions in incremental funds and stimulating market activity [1][9]. Group 1: Regulatory Changes - The National Financial Regulatory Administration announced a reduction in risk factors for insurance companies holding certain equity assets long-term, effective December 5, 2025 [1][10]. - The risk factor for stocks held over three years in the CSI 300 and the China Securities Low Volatility 100 Index has been lowered from 0.3 to 0.27, while for stocks held over two years in the Sci-Tech Innovation Board, it has been reduced from 0.4 to 0.36 [10]. Group 2: Capital Release Estimates - The policy is projected to release a minimum capital scale of approximately 457 billion yuan under a neutral scenario, with potential stock investment increases of about 1,669 billion yuan if the solvency ratio remains unchanged [2][3]. - In an optimistic scenario, the potential increase in stock investment could reach 2,015 billion yuan [2][3]. Group 3: Long-term Implications - The true potential for insurance funds entering the market lies in the systemic increase of their overall equity allocation ratio, which could represent a trillion-level space [5][7]. - As of Q3 2025, insurance companies' investment in stocks and funds exceeds 15%, indicating significant room for growth towards the regulatory cap of 30% [5][6]. Group 4: Market Impact - The timing of this policy is crucial, as it may catalyze the "spring market" amid a lack of clear industrial catalysts, with supply-demand dynamics becoming a primary market concern [9]. - The policy is expected to enhance the appeal of high-dividend assets, which may become a key focus for insurance capital as their investment appetite increases [9].