证券时报·2026-01-03 10:02Core Viewpoint - The announcement by the Interbank Market Dealers Association regarding the evaluation results for member applications to engage in underwriting related to non-financial corporate debt financing tools for 2025 highlights the expansion of qualified institutions in this sector [1][4]. Group 1: Qualified Institutions - Several institutions, including Huatai United Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank (China), DBS Bank (China), Shanxi Securities, and Caitong Securities, have obtained relevant business qualifications [2][4]. - A total of 37 members submitted applications for underwriting qualifications, with 8 new members recognized as general lead underwriters for non-financial corporate debt financing tools [4][5]. - Bank of China International Securities Co., Ltd. has been designated as a lead underwriter for technology innovation non-financial corporate debt financing tools [4]. Group 2: Underwriting Business Regulations - The announcement outlines that lead underwriters and underwriters must establish dedicated departments for underwriting business, appoint specialized personnel, and develop operational procedures, risk management, and internal control systems [7]. - Lead underwriters must collaborate with independently qualified lead underwriters to conduct underwriting business, and may independently engage in underwriting after gaining sufficient experience [7]. - The Association will suspend or revoke underwriting qualifications for lead underwriters or underwriters found guilty of significant legal or regulatory violations [7]. Group 3: Membership Classification - The Association categorizes underwriters into lead underwriter members, underwriting members, and intending underwriting members, with lead underwriter members further divided into general and specialized categories [8][9]. - General lead underwriter members can engage in all categories of non-financial corporate debt financing tool underwriting, while specialized members can only handle specific categories [8]. - Intending underwriting members are those interested in participating in underwriting but are not yet classified as underwriters [9].