险资加大ABS布局力度，前三季登记规模增超25%

Core Viewpoint - The insurance asset management sector is actively seeking to obtain trading platform ABS qualifications, but regulatory approval remains cautious and limited since the initial pilot program began in October 2023 [1][2]. Group 1: ABS Market Overview - As of the first three quarters of 2023, 15 insurance asset management institutions have registered 66 asset-backed plans, with a total registration scale of 274.578 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 25.1% [1][4]. - The primary role of insurance capital in the ABS market is to manage and issue asset-backed plans, often through a trustee model [1][3]. Group 2: Regulatory Environment - The China Securities Regulatory Commission and the National Financial Regulatory Administration have expanded the management scope of trading platform ABS to include insurance asset management companies, with five firms initially granted pilot qualifications [2]. - Despite the initial approvals, no new insurance capital has been granted trading platform ABS issuer and manager qualifications since the pilot program began, indicating a cautious regulatory stance [2]. Group 3: Investment Trends - Insurance capital is increasingly favoring asset-backed plans due to their stable cash flows and alignment with long-term investment needs, leading to a significant increase in ABS activity this year [3][4]. - The "insurance version ABS" operates in a non-standard business model, focusing on infrastructure and other projects, which helps meet the diversified allocation needs of insurance funds [3].