A股银行IPO“冰封”四年：31家银行排队难破局，5家主动撤回释放什么信号？

Core Viewpoint - The A-share bank IPO market has been "frozen" for over four years, with only 31 banks attempting to go public, and only 5 currently in the queue, indicating deep-rooted challenges in the banking sector [1][4]. Group 1: IPO Market Status - Since the listing of Lanzhou Bank in 2022, the A-share bank IPO market has seen a significant slowdown, with only 5 banks entering the queue, including Huzhou Bank in the "inquiry" stage and 4 others "accepted" [1][4]. - Five banks, including Bozhou Yaodu Rural Commercial Bank, have voluntarily withdrawn their IPO applications, reflecting the difficulties faced in the current market environment [1][4]. Group 2: Structural Challenges - The primary obstacle to bank IPOs is related to equity issues, with several banks facing complex historical problems, such as Jiangnan Rural Commercial Bank's employee shareholding exceeding 500,000 shares, which has remained unresolved for six years [3]. - Regional distribution shows a concentration of banks from Zhejiang (4), Jiangsu (3), Guangdong (2), Hubei (2), and Anhui (2), indicating a geographical bias in the IPO pipeline [3]. Group 3: Regulatory Environment - The withdrawal of applications by banks like Yaodu Rural Commercial Bank and Guangzhou Bank in 2024 highlights the stringent regulatory environment, with banks facing complex equity structures and internal control deficiencies [4]. - The path for already listed banks to return to A-shares is also fraught with challenges, as seen with Huishang Bank and Tianjin Bank, which face governance and regulatory hurdles [4]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The stagnation of A-share bank IPOs is a result of financial supply-side reforms aimed at preventing systemic financial risks, leading to higher listing thresholds that compel banks to strengthen their capital bases and governance [5]. - Banks that address historical issues and improve governance may find renewed recognition in the capital markets as economic recovery and regulatory policy optimization occur [5].