GOLDEN SUN SECURITIES·2026-01-26 06:24Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the insurance sector and highlights a positive long-term outlook despite short-term market pressures [6][37]. Core Insights - The official guidelines for public fund performance benchmarks were released, emphasizing the importance of benchmarks in measuring performance and the responsibilities of fund managers [1][21]. - The insurance sector is expected to benefit from long-term trends such as the migration of deposits and increasing demand for healthcare and retirement products, despite short-term adjustments in the A-share market [4][37]. - The securities sector is experiencing heightened market risk appetite and active trading, benefiting both IT companies and brokerages [4][37]. Summary by Sections Industry Dynamics - The non-bank financial sector, including securities and insurance, experienced varied performance, with the insurance sector showing a slight decline while the securities sector remained active [11]. - The public fund performance benchmark guidelines will take effect on March 1, 2026, with a focus on enhancing the accountability of fund managers and improving the transparency of performance metrics [1][21]. Insurance - The insurance industry is seeing a compound annual growth rate of over 20% in commercial health insurance over the past decade, with over 11,000 medical insurance products available [15]. - The China Insurance Association is working on industry demonstration clauses and drug payment lists to support high-quality development in the sector [15]. - China Pacific Insurance reported a premium income of CNY 258.11 billion for the past 12 months, with a year-on-year growth of 8.08% [17]. Securities - The average daily trading volume for stock funds was CNY 22,757.32 billion, reflecting a 44.37% decrease from the previous week [28]. - The number of IPOs approved was five, with a total fundraising amount of CNY 3.087 billion [28]. - The report highlights the performance of various brokerages, with significant year-on-year growth expected for several firms [24]. Multi-Financial - The Shanghai Futures Exchange is revising its nickel futures business rules to allow for international participation, indicating a move towards greater market integration [35]. - The Guizhou Futures Exchange has adjusted the trading limits and margin requirements for lithium carbonate futures, reflecting ongoing changes in commodity trading [35].