GUOTAI HAITONG SECURITIES·2026-02-11 11:12Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Accumulate" rating for the banking sector, indicating a potential increase of over 15% relative to the CSI 300 index [2][12]. Core Insights - The central bank will continue to implement a moderately loose monetary policy, integrating both incremental and stock policies to enhance effectiveness [3]. - New loan interest rates have decreased, with the weighted average interest rate for new loans in December at 3.15%, down 10 basis points from September. The rates for general loans, corporate loans, bill financing, and mortgage loans are 3.55%, 3.10%, 1.14%, and 3.06%, respectively [4]. - The growth of asset management products is impacting the structure of bank deposits, with total assets of asset management products reaching 120 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 13.1% [4]. - The central bank and the Ministry of Finance have announced a package of policy measures aimed at supporting small and micro enterprises and boosting consumption [4]. - A one-time credit repair policy will support individuals in improving their credit status by removing overdue debt records if paid off by March 31, 2026 [4]. Summary by Sections Loan Market - The report highlights a continued optimization in financing structure, with significant year-on-year growth in technology loans (11.5%), green loans (20.2%), inclusive loans (10.9%), elderly care industry loans (50.5%), and digital economy loans (14.1%) [4]. Asset Management Products - The rapid expansion of asset management products has led to a shift in the deposit structure, with a notable increase in non-bank deposits from small and medium banks [4]. - Over 80% of asset management products are allocated to fixed-income assets, primarily in interbank deposits and certificates of deposit, indicating that funds remain within the banking system [4]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on three main lines for investment in the banking sector: 1. Identifying banks with expected growth in performance, recommending Ningbo Bank, China Merchants Bank, and Nanjing Bank [4]. 2. Considering banks with convertible bond expectations, recommending Chongqing Bank and Changshu Bank, with Shanghai Bank as a related target [4]. 3. Continuing the dividend strategy, recommending Bank of Communications, Jiangsu Bank, Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank, and Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank [4].