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Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the ongoing trend of insurance companies increasing their stakes in listed banks, particularly focusing on Ping An Life's repeated acquisitions of Agricultural Bank of China (ABC) H-shares, indicating a strong confidence in the banking sector's performance and potential growth opportunities [1][2][4]. Group 1: Ping An Life's Acquisitions - On August 26, Ping An Life increased its holdings in ABC H-shares by 8.29 million shares, reaching 15% of the bank's H-share capital, triggering a mandatory disclosure [1][2]. - This marks the third time within six months that Ping An Life has raised its stake in ABC H-shares, having previously crossed the 5% and 10% thresholds on February 17 and May 12, respectively [2][4]. - From February 17 to August 26, Ping An Life accumulated approximately 3.126 billion shares of ABC H-shares, spending nearly 15.6 billion HKD during this period [2]. Group 2: Agricultural Bank of China's Performance - As of August 26, Ping An Life holds about 4.616 billion shares of ABC H-shares, representing 1.32% of the bank's total equity, with a market value exceeding 24 billion HKD [3]. - ABC's A-shares have seen a year-to-date increase of 37.4%, the highest among A-share listed banks, while its H-shares have risen over 25%, leading among state-owned banks [3]. - In the first half of the year, ABC reported nearly 370 billion CNY in revenue and approximately 140 billion CNY in net profit, reflecting year-on-year growth of 0.8% and 2.5%, respectively [3]. Group 3: Broader Trends in Insurance Companies' Investments - In 2025, seven listed banks have been targeted by insurance companies for stake increases, with ABC H-shares, China Merchants Bank H-shares, and Postal Savings Bank H-shares each receiving three rounds of acquisitions [4][5]. - Ping An Life has also increased its holdings in Postal Savings Bank and China Merchants Bank, with significant stakes exceeding 15% and 16%, respectively [4][5]. - Other insurance companies, such as Xinhua Insurance and Hongkang Life, have also made notable acquisitions in various banks, indicating a broader trend of insurance capital flowing into the banking sector [5][6][7].