HUAXI Securities·2025-11-16 11:51Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Recommended" [5] Core Insights - The report highlights the importance of developing a robust financial market and promoting direct financing through equity and bond markets to optimize financing structures and reduce corporate financing costs, which is crucial for stimulating market vitality and supporting high-quality economic development [3][13] - The A-share market has shown significant growth in trading volume, with the average daily trading volume reaching 20,438 billion yuan, a 1.6% increase from the previous period and a 1.0% increase year-on-year [1][17] - The insurance sector is experiencing a structural differentiation, with life insurance premiums showing a temporary slowdown while property insurance premiums are growing steadily [14] Summary by Sections Market and Sector Performance - The non-bank financial Shenwan index increased by 0.16%, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 1.24 percentage points, ranking 20th among all primary industries [2][12] - The securities sector declined by 1.01%, while the insurance sector rose by 2.63%, and internet finance increased by 1.83% [2][12] Securities: Development of Direct Financing - The People's Bank of China emphasizes the need for a well-functioning financial market that caters to various investment and financing needs, advocating for the development of direct financing through equity and bond markets [3][13] Insurance: Premium Trends - In September, life insurance premiums decreased to 1,962 billion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 4.6%, while property insurance premiums rose to 1,511 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 7.2% [14] Market Indicators - As of November 13, 2025, the margin balance in the two markets reached 25,065.19 billion yuan, a 0.31% increase from the previous period and a 59.95% increase compared to the average level in 2024 [1][17]