Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the acceleration of the pilot program for long-term investment reform of insurance funds in China, highlighting the establishment of private equity funds by insurance companies to enhance their investment capabilities in the capital market [1][4][5]. Group 1: Pilot Program Overview - The long-term investment pilot program for insurance funds was initiated in October 2023, with a total approved scale of 222 billion yuan [4]. - As of now, six insurance funds have entered operational status under this pilot program [2][5]. Group 2: Company Initiatives - China Pacific Insurance announced that its subsidiary, Pacific Asset Management, received approval from the National Financial Regulatory Administration to establish a private equity securities investment fund management company [1][5]. - The establishment of the private equity fund aims to respond positively to the long-term investment reform pilot, focusing on strict fund management and developing investment strategies that align with the characteristics of insurance funds [5]. Group 3: Market Interaction and Benefits - Industry experts believe that by setting up private equity funds, insurance companies can leverage their long-term capital advantages to support the capital market and mitigate profit volatility [6][7]. - The pilot program has received policy support in areas such as solvency and accounting, which is expected to enhance the willingness of insurance funds to enter the market [7]. - Compared to direct investments in the secondary market, investing through private equity funds can reduce the impact of market volatility on insurance companies' profit statements [7].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent progress in the pilot reform of long-term investment by insurance funds in China, highlighting the acceleration of insurance capital entering the market and the establishment of private equity funds by insurance companies [1][4]. Group 1: Pilot Reform Progress - The pilot reform of long-term investment by insurance funds has seen three batches approved, with a total scale of 222 billion yuan, involving major insurance companies such as China Life and New China Life [1][4]. - The first batch was approved in October 2023, with a total investment of 50 billion yuan fully deployed by March 2024 [4]. - The second batch, approved in January 2025, involved 520 billion yuan, while the third batch, approved in March 2025, added another 600 billion yuan, bringing the cumulative approved scale to 222 billion yuan [4]. Group 2: Investment Strategies and Trends - Insurance companies are increasingly favoring large-cap blue-chip stocks and high-dividend yielding companies, with a focus on stable governance and operational performance [6][8]. - The types of funds established under the pilot reform are diversifying, with both company-type and contract-type funds being utilized, allowing for easier standardization and management [6][7]. - The article notes a trend of insurance capital actively participating in local infrastructure projects, exemplified by the establishment of the "Ping An Fund" in Shenzhen, which allocates 90% of its capital to local projects [7][8]. Group 3: Market Impact and Investment Behavior - There has been a notable increase in insurance capital's market participation, with 22 instances of shareholding increases recorded in 2024 alone, surpassing the total for the previous year [10][11]. - The sectors attracting insurance capital include public utilities and banking, characterized by high dividend yields and stable return on equity [10][11]. - The article highlights that insurance companies are facing challenges in investment decisions due to new financial regulations, prompting a shift towards long-term stock investments to stabilize returns [11].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is the acceleration of the pilot reform for long-term investment of insurance funds in China, with the establishment of private equity funds being a key focus [1][2]. - China Pacific Insurance has received approval from the National Financial Regulatory Administration to set up a private equity securities investment fund management company, indicating a proactive response to the long-term investment reform [2]. - As of now, there are six operational pilot funds under the long-term investment reform, including the recently established Taibao Zhiyuan No. 1 private equity fund [2][4]. Group 2 - The pilot reform for long-term investment of insurance funds was initiated in October 2023, with a total approved scale of 222 billion yuan [2]. - The participating insurance companies have expanded from the first batch, which included China Life and New China Life, to include several other major and small insurance companies [3]. - The establishment of private equity funds by insurance companies is expected to enhance the interaction between insurance capital and the capital market, supporting long-term investments and stabilizing profits [4].

保险资金长期投资改革试点又有新进展，险资入市加速。 试点规模超两千亿，参与险企扩容 对于此次投资设立太平（深圳）私募证券投资基金管理有限公司，太平资产表示，旨在积极响应保险资 金长期投资改革试点。截至2024年末，太平资产管理资产总规模超过1.5万亿元。 太平资产进一步表示，"下一步将严格规范基金运作管理，建立健全长周期考核机制和符合保险资金特 性的投资策略，充分发挥保险资金长期资本、耐心资本作用，进一步加大中长期资金对于资本市场的投 资力度，坚定服务国家战略、服务实体经济，更好发挥保险资金'稳定器'和'压舱石'作用。" 当前，保险资金长期投资改革试点正加速落地，至今已有三批试点。首批于2023年10月获批，由中国人 寿、新华人寿联合出资500亿元设立鸿鹄基金，截至今年3月初，500亿元已全部投资落地。 2025年1月启动第二批试点，太保寿险、泰康人寿、阳光人寿及相关保险资产管理公司获准以契约制基 金方式参与试点，规模为520亿元。3月，国家金融监管总局再批600亿元保险资金长期股票投资试点， 人保寿险、中国人寿、太平人寿、新华人寿、平安人寿获准参与。因此，第二批保险资金长期股票投资 试点批复规模共计达112 ...

21世纪经济报道记者 曹媛 深圳报道 保险资金长期投资改革试点又有新进展，险资入市加速。 近日，记者从太平资产了解到，中国太平旗下子公司太平资产获国家金融监督管理总局批复，同意其投 资设立太平（深圳）私募证券投资基金管理有限公司。 这一"险资系私募"的落地响应了保险资金长期投资改革试点，保险资金长期投资改革试点是指保险公司 出资设立私募证券投资基金，主要投向二级市场股票，并长期持有。 目前，保险资金长期投资改革试点正加速落地，至今已有三批试点，试点金额合计达2220亿元（含已批 复和拟批复试点规模），参与机构逐渐扩展至多家头部险企及中小险企，包括：中国人寿、新华保险、 太保寿险、泰康人寿、阳光人寿、人保寿险、太平人寿、平安人寿、中邮保险及相关保险资管公司等。 从数据看，险资入市步伐加快。今年一季度人身险公司股票持仓市值达2.65万亿元，长期股权投资规模 2.60万亿元，合计占比超16%，较2024年末显著提升。 试点规模超两千亿，参与险企扩容 对于此次投资设立太平（深圳）私募证券投资基金管理有限公司，太平资产表示，旨在积极响应保险资 金长期投资改革试点。截至2024年末，太平资产管理资产总规模超过1.5万亿元 ...

Group 1 - China Taiping's subsidiary, Taiping Asset, has received approval from the National Financial Regulatory Administration to establish Taiping (Shenzhen) Private Securities Investment Fund Management Co., Ltd. [1] - The long-term investment reform pilot for insurance funds aims to guide insurance companies to invest in private securities funds, primarily targeting the secondary market for stocks and holding them long-term [3]. - The first batch of pilot programs was approved in October 2023, with China Life and Xinhua Insurance each contributing 25 billion yuan to establish a company fund with a total scale of 50 billion yuan [3]. Group 2 - The second batch of approved pilot insurance companies includes eight firms with a total scale of 112 billion yuan, while the third batch has a total scale of 60 billion yuan [3]. - Taiping Life was approved to conduct pilot programs in March of this year as one of the second batch of insurance funds for long-term stock investments [3]. - Currently, six insurance-related private securities fund management companies have been approved, and six private securities investment funds have entered the operational phase [3].

Core Insights - The approval of Taiping Private Securities Fund marks a significant step in the long-term investment pilot program for insurance funds in China [1][2][3] - The pilot program aims to allow insurance companies to establish private securities funds primarily targeting the secondary market for stocks, with a focus on long-term holdings [2][3] - As of now, a total of six insurance-related private securities investment funds have been approved and are operational [4][6] Group 1: Approval and Establishment - Taiping Asset has received approval from the National Financial Regulatory Administration to establish Taiping (Shenzhen) Private Securities Investment Fund Management Co., marking it as one of the pilot cases for long-term investment by insurance funds [1][2] - The long-term investment pilot program has seen three batches of approvals, with the first batch in October 2023 involving China Life and Xinhua Insurance, each contributing 25 billion yuan to establish a 50 billion yuan fund [2][4] Group 2: Fund Operations and Management - Currently, there are six operational insurance-related private securities investment funds, including those managed by Guofeng Xinghua, Taikang, and Taibao [4][6] - The first pilot fund, Honghu Zhi Yuan, managed by Guofeng Xinghua, began investing in March 2024 with a total scale of 50 billion yuan fully deployed [4][6] - The second phase of the Honghu fund series was established in May 2024 with a total scale of 20 billion yuan, equally subscribed by Xinhua Insurance and China Life [5][6] Group 3: Strategic Goals and Market Impact - Taiping Asset aims to enhance the investment of long-term capital in the capital market, responding to the long-term investment reform pilot [3][4] - The initiative is expected to improve the asset-liability matching of insurance funds under new accounting standards and increase the efficiency of fund utilization [6]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent approval of Taiping Asset's establishment of a private equity securities investment fund management company, marking a significant step in the long-term investment pilot program for insurance funds in China [2][4]. Group 1: Approval and Establishment - Taiping Asset, a subsidiary of China Taiping, has received approval from the National Financial Regulatory Administration to establish Taiping (Shenzhen) Private Securities Investment Fund Management Co., Ltd. [2][3] - This approval adds to the growing number of insurance-related private equity securities fund companies, with a total of six now approved [2][7]. Group 2: Long-term Investment Pilot Program - The long-term investment pilot program for insurance funds allows insurance companies to establish private equity securities funds primarily targeting the secondary market for stocks, with a focus on long-term holding [4]. - The pilot program has seen three batches of approvals, with the first batch in October 2023 involving China Life and Xinhua Insurance, each contributing 25 billion yuan to a total fund size of 50 billion yuan [4]. - The second batch included eight insurance companies with a total scale of 112 billion yuan, while the third batch amounted to 60 billion yuan [4]. Group 3: Impact on Capital Markets - The establishment of Taiping's private equity securities fund is expected to enhance the investment capacity of long-term funds in the capital market, with Taiping Asset managing over 1.5 trillion yuan in assets by the end of 2024 [5]. - The initiative aims to align with national strategies and support the real economy, reinforcing the role of insurance funds as stabilizers in the market [5]. Group 4: Current Fund Operations - Currently, six insurance-related private equity securities investment funds are operational, including various funds managed by Guofeng Xinghua, Taikang, and Taibao [8][9]. - The first pilot fund, managed by Guofeng Xinghua, began investing in March 2024, with a total scale of 50 billion yuan fully deployed by March of the same year [8]. - The ongoing pilot program is designed to optimize the asset-liability matching of insurance funds under new accounting standards, thereby improving capital efficiency [9].

Core Viewpoint - China Taiping's subsidiary, Taiping Asset, has received approval from the National Financial Regulatory Administration to establish Taiping (Shenzhen) Private Securities Investment Fund Management Co., aiming to enhance long-term investment capabilities in the capital market [1][3]. Company Summary - Taiping Asset, established in September 2006, is one of the first nine insurance asset management companies in China, with a shareholder structure comprising China Taiping Holdings (80%) and Belgium's Fortis Group (20%) [3]. - As of the end of 2024, Taiping Asset's total managed assets are expected to exceed 1.5 trillion yuan (approximately 1.5 trillion RMB) [3]. Industry Summary - The establishment of private fund companies by insurance institutions is part of a broader trend encouraged by regulators to increase long-term capital market participation [5]. - Since 2025, several insurance companies have been actively setting up private fund companies, including Ping An Asset Management and Taikang Asset Management, with initial fund sizes reaching 300 billion yuan and 120 billion yuan respectively [5]. - The establishment of these funds allows insurance capital to directly participate in capital market investments, leveraging the long-term investment advantages of insurance funds [5]. Investment Strategy - Taiping Asset plans to implement strict fund operation management and establish a long-term assessment mechanism, focusing on investment strategies that align with the characteristics of insurance capital [3]. - The company emphasizes a commitment to long-term, value, and prudent investment principles, aiming to contribute to the stability of the capital market and support high-quality development of the real economy [3].

Core Viewpoint - China Taiping's subsidiary, Taiping Asset, has been approved to establish a private securities investment fund company, aiming to enhance long-term investment in the capital market and support the real economy [3][4]. Group 1: Company Overview - Taiping Asset, established in September 2006, is one of the first nine insurance asset management companies in China, with a shareholder structure of 80% from China Taiping Holdings and 20% from Belgium's Fortis Group [3]. - As of the end of 2024, Taiping Asset's total managed assets will exceed 1.5 trillion yuan [3]. Group 2: Industry Context - The establishment of private fund companies by insurance institutions is part of a broader trend encouraged by regulators to increase long-term capital market participation [5]. - Since 2025, several insurance companies have been actively setting up private fund companies, including Ping An Asset Management and Taikang Asset Management, with significant initial fund sizes [6]. Group 3: Investment Strategy - Taiping Asset plans to implement strict fund operation management and develop investment strategies that align with the characteristics of insurance funds, emphasizing long-term capital investment [3]. - The company aims to contribute to the stability of the capital market and support high-quality development of the real economy through its investment philosophy of "long-term investment, value investment, and prudent investment" [3].