Group 1 - The Ministry of Finance has issued a notice to guide insurance funds towards long-term stable investments, emphasizing a three-year long-cycle assessment mechanism with increased weight on net asset return and capital preservation metrics [1] - The long-cycle assessment aims to reduce anxiety over short-term performance fluctuations, encouraging insurance funds to focus on long-term investments, which historically yield higher returns [2] - The recent surge in insurance capital's stake acquisitions, nearly 40 instances, reflects a response to regulatory calls for insurance capital to act as patient capital and a stabilizing force in the market [3] Group 2 - The current low interest rate environment is driving insurance companies to seek high-dividend stocks as a strategy to mitigate risks associated with interest rate and fee losses [3] - The shift towards long-term investment strategies is indicative of a broader market and policy transformation, influenced by factors such as low interest rates and the need to boost capital markets [4] - The global landscape is undergoing significant changes, necessitating a supportive environment for long-term investments to counteract rising uncertainties and market volatility [5]

Group 1 - Insurance capital is increasingly aligning with patient, strategic, and long-term capital, driven by policy encouragement and growing allocation needs [1] - The number of companies listed on the New Third Board increased by 41% year-on-year in the first half of the year, reaching 158, with a total of 6060 companies by June 30, 2025 [1] - A profound transformation in corporate governance is occurring in China's listed companies, shifting from "formal compliance" to "substantive checks and balances" [1] Group 2 - The A-share market saw the Shanghai Composite Index surpass 3500 points, with a trading volume exceeding 1.7 trillion yuan, driven by the financial sector [2] - Institutions suggest a shift in investment strategy from trading to holding, as the market's risk appetite increases [2] Group 3 - The Shanghai Stock Exchange has implemented new rules for the Sci-Tech Innovation Board, allowing 32 unprofitable companies to enter the growth tier [3] - Foreign long-term capital is increasingly targeting Chinese markets, with significant investments from entities like German pension funds and Barclays Bank [3] Group 4 - The public REITs market is becoming competitive, with a subscription confirmation rate of 0.7755% for a recent REIT offering, indicating high demand [4] - The public fund industry is undergoing significant reforms, with sales institutions transitioning from a commission-based model to a service-oriented approach [4] Group 5 - Major public funds are actively researching high-tech companies in sectors like smart manufacturing and AI, focusing on long-term technological advancements [5] Group 6 - The activity of mergers and acquisitions among state-owned listed companies has surged, with 849 cases reported this year, a 182% increase from the previous year [6] - A new notice from the Ministry of Finance encourages insurance funds to adopt a long-term investment approach, enhancing their tolerance for short-term volatility [6] Group 7 - Several provinces in China have announced the establishment of large-scale industrial funds, with a focus on supporting key technologies and avoiding redundant investments [7]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the acceleration of insurance capital's entry into the market, driven by a series of supportive policies aimed at promoting long-term investments [1][2][4] - Insurance capital has made 19 equity stakes in listed companies this year, which is consistent with the total from the previous year, indicating a stable investment trend [2][4] - The implementation of policies such as increasing the proportion of equity asset allocation and expanding long-term investment pilot programs has provided more opportunities for insurance capital to invest [2][4][5] Group 2 - A total of 1,720 billion yuan has been approved for long-term investment pilot funds, with many insurance companies actively participating in these initiatives [2][4] - The financial regulatory authority has raised the equity asset allocation limits for insurance companies, potentially increasing their investment capacity by approximately 500 billion yuan [5] - The recent adjustments in risk factors for insurance stock investments are expected to lower the capital requirements, allowing more funds to be allocated to the stock market [5][7] Group 3 - The introduction of a long-term assessment mechanism for state-owned insurance companies aims to encourage a shift from short-term to long-term investment strategies [6][8] - There is a growing interest among smaller insurance companies to participate in long-term stock investment trials, indicating a broader industry trend towards long-term capital deployment [3][4] - Industry experts suggest further optimization of solvency requirements and risk factor assessments to enhance the effectiveness of insurance capital in the market [7][8]

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Finance has announced a new regulation to enhance the long-term assessment of state-owned commercial insurance companies, increasing the weight of three and five-year assessments to 70%, effective from the 2025 performance evaluation [2][3]. Group 1: Long-term Assessment Mechanism - The new long-term assessment scheme adjusts the weight of net asset return rates to 30% for the current year, 50% for three years, and 20% for five years [3]. - The capital preservation and appreciation rate for state-owned insurance companies will also follow a similar adjustment in weight distribution [3]. - The regulation aims to improve asset-liability management and enhance the matching of investment returns and risks [3][4]. Group 2: Impact on Market and Investment - The establishment of a long-term assessment mechanism is expected to smooth out the impact of short-term market fluctuations on performance, encouraging long-term capital investment in the market [2][4]. - Insurance funds, which currently have about 33 trillion yuan in investment balance, have significant room to increase their equity investment from the current 11% towards the 25% policy cap [5]. - The new policy is projected to bring substantial incremental funds into the market, with estimates suggesting that a 1% increase in equity allocation could lead to over 300 billion yuan in additional market funds [5][6]. Group 3: Industry Perspectives - Experts believe that the long-term assessment will help insurance companies focus on value and stable investments, thereby increasing their equity investment ratio [4][6]. - The policy is seen as a critical step in addressing the barriers to long-term capital entering the market, allowing for a more stable investment environment [4][5]. - The anticipated recovery in economic expectations and market confidence is expected to sustain the performance of insurance stocks, benefiting from the influx of long-term capital [6].

Core Viewpoint - Insurance funds are accelerating their entry into the capital market through private equity funds, driven by regulatory policies and declining interest rates [1][5]. Group 1: Private Fund Establishment - The recently established Honghu Fund Phase 1 and Phase 2 are part of the third batch of long-term investment pilot funds for insurance capital, with a total scale of 225 billion yuan, equally funded by New China Life and China Life [1][2]. - Since the long-term investment reform pilot began at the end of 2023, three batches have been approved, totaling 222 billion yuan, with the first batch fully invested in the stock market [1][2]. - Major insurance companies, including China Life, Ping An, and New China Insurance, have been actively setting up private equity funds since 2025 [2][4]. Group 2: Investment Strategies and Focus - The newly established funds primarily focus on long-term equity investments, targeting companies with stable cash flows and growth potential [6][7]. - The Honghu Fund Phase 1 aims for steady dividend income through low-frequency trading and long-term holding of large-cap A+H shares [5][6]. - Sunshine Insurance's fund will invest in stocks from the CSI 300 Index and Hang Seng Index, utilizing various investment methods to enhance capital market participation [6][7]. Group 3: Market Impact and Trends - The orderly entry of insurance funds into the market is expected to enhance market depth and resilience, fostering the development of high-quality listed companies [5][6]. - The focus of these pilot funds is on companies with good fundamentals and stable dividends, reflecting a long-term investment philosophy [6][7]. - Insurance capital is increasingly concentrated in sectors such as banking, telecommunications, automotive, electronics, and pharmaceuticals, as indicated by recent investment trends [7].

7月11日，财政部印发《关于引导保险资金长期稳健投资进一步加强国有商业保险公司长周期考核的通 知》(以下简称《通知》)，明确国有商业保险公司全面建立三年以上长周期考核机制，并要求其提高资 产负债管理水平，注重稳健经营，增强投资管理能力。 今年1月份，中央金融办、证监会、财政部等六部委联合印发《关于推动中长期资金入市工作的实施方 案》提出，对国有保险公司经营绩效全面实行三年以上的长周期考核，净资产收益率当年度考核权重不 高于30%，三年到五年周期指标权重不低于60%，以引导保险公司加大A股投资力度。 中国社会保障学会副会长兼养老金分会会长、浙江大学国家制度研究院副院长金维刚接受《证券日报》 记者采访时表示，考核周期延长，将对保险资金的投资理念、投资风格和投资特点产生正向激励作用， 有利于提升险资权益投资稳定性和积极性，鼓励险资价值投资、长期投资，成为稳定资本市场的重要力 量，增强市场的活力和韧性。 此次《通知》进一步将净资产收益率由"当年度指标+三年周期指标"调整为"当年度指标+三年周期指标 +五年周期指标"，权重分别为30%、50%、20%；同时将资本保值增值率由"当年度指标"调整为"当年度 指标+三年周期指 ...

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of a long-term assessment mechanism for insurance funds is expected to stabilize capital market investments and enhance the resilience of the A-share market, potentially bringing in trillions of yuan in incremental funds [1][2][3]. Group 1: Long-term Assessment Mechanism - The Ministry of Finance issued a notification to establish a long-term assessment mechanism for insurance funds, effective from the 2025 performance evaluation [1]. - The new assessment criteria will combine annual indicators with three-year and five-year indicators, with respective weights of 30%, 50%, and 20% [3][4]. - This shift aims to reduce the sensitivity of insurance funds to short-term market fluctuations and promote a stable investment approach [1][2]. Group 2: Market Impact and Fund Allocation - The long-term assessment mechanism is projected to bring approximately one trillion yuan in incremental funds to the A-share market [1][7]. - As of the end of 2024, the total balance of commercial insurance fund investments is expected to reach about 33 trillion yuan, with only 11% currently invested in A-shares, indicating significant room for growth [2][7]. - The policy encourages large state-owned insurance companies to allocate 30% of new premiums to A-share investments starting in 2025, which could lead to over 300 billion yuan in additional funds [6][7]. Group 3: Regulatory Support and Industry Development - The regulatory framework has been strengthened to support the entry of long-term funds into the market, including raising the investment limits for equity assets to 50% for some insurance companies [6]. - The implementation of long-term investment trials has been approved, with a total scale of 2.22 trillion yuan, enhancing the capacity of insurance funds to support the capital market [6][7]. - The focus on long-term investment is expected to align with the needs of the real economy, promoting sustainable development and stability in the capital market [3][4].

两项调整 据了解，《通知》根据《财政部关于印发<商业保险公司绩效评价办法>的通知》（财金〔2022〕72 号）、《财政部关于引导保险资金长期稳健投资 加强国有商业保险公司长周期考核的通知》（财金 〔2023〕89号）（以下统称《办法》）相关规定进行调整。 中国人寿集团表示，《通知》是对《办法》的有益补充和完善，体现了财政主管部门引导国有商业保险 公司更好发挥经济减震器和社会稳定器功能、始终坚持高质量发展的坚定决心和积极行动。 具体来看，《通知》将《办法》中经营效益类指标的"净资产收益率"由"3年周期指标+当年度指标"相结 合的考核方式调整为"当年度指标+3年周期指标+5年周期指标"相结合的考核方式。其中，当年度指标 为"当年净资产收益率"，权重为30%；3年周期指标为"3年周期净资产收益率"，权重为50%；5年周期指 标为"5年周期净资产收益率"，权重为20%。 南方财经全媒体记者林汉垚北京报道 7月11日，财政部重磅发布国有商业保险公司长周期考核新规—《关于引导保险资金长期稳健投资 进一 步加强国有商业保险公司长周期考核的通知》（下称《通知》），通过弱化短期收益考核压力，引导险 资减少股市短期抛售冲动，鼓励 ...

作者 | 第一财经 周斌 时隔近两年，国有险企中长期考核指标再度调整。 近日，财政部印发《关于引导保险资金长期稳健投资 进一步加强国有商业保险公司长周期考核的通知》 （下称《通知》），针对国有保险公司净资产收益率、资本保值增值率这两大关键指标的评价方式再度进 行调整，将三年、五年的长周期考核权重提升至70%。 业内普遍认为，推动保险资金全面建立三年以上长周期考核机制，是一个很重要的制度性突破。新规实施 有助于降低保险资金对市场短期波动的敏感性，提升险资入市意愿。同时，新规将引导险资的投资行为更 注重稳定，这将有效提升资本市场内在稳定性。 "长周期考核是提升各类资金股票投资稳定性和积极性的关键举措。" 银华基金总经理王立新对第一财经 表示，扩大长钱的入市规模，短期看，给市场带来大规模增量资金；长期看，将显著改善市场的资金结 构，增强市场韧性和抗风险能力，推动形成价值投资的市场氛围，巩固A股回暖向好的良好趋势。 南方基金对第一财经分析称，新规将从投资行为上引导保险资金更加注重稳健经营、长期价值投资，鼓励 险资投资"长期成长性企业"，更多通过战略投资、定增等方式参与上市公司，强化其长期影响力，促进上 市公司治理与质 ...

Core Viewpoint - The recent adjustment of long-term assessment indicators for state-owned insurance companies aims to promote stable and long-term investment behaviors, reducing sensitivity to short-term market fluctuations and enhancing the willingness of insurance capital to enter the market [1][2][3]. Group 1: Regulatory Changes - The Ministry of Finance issued a notice to adjust the evaluation methods for key indicators such as net asset return rate and capital preservation rate, increasing the weight of long-term assessments over three and five years to 70% [1][4]. - The assessment mechanism has shifted from focusing on three-year evaluations to incorporating five-year evaluations, which is expected to provide new momentum for long-term investments [3][4]. - The new regulations will lower the weight of annual performance indicators to 30% for the net asset return rate, with 50% for three-year and 20% for five-year indicators [4]. Group 2: Impact on Investment Behavior - The adjustments are expected to encourage insurance capital to focus on stable operations and long-term value investments, promoting strategic investments in growth-oriented companies [2][5]. - The long-term assessment mechanism is anticipated to enhance the tolerance of insurance companies for short-term market fluctuations, thereby increasing their allocation to A-shares [5][6]. - The changes are likely to improve the efficiency of market price discovery and resource allocation by guiding insurance companies to focus on long-term value extraction [5][6]. Group 3: Market Dynamics - Insurance capital has been increasingly entering the market, with significant growth in long-term equity investments, as evidenced by the approval of multiple pilot programs [6]. - The proportion of equity and long-term equity investments in property insurance companies has risen to 13.81%, while for life insurance companies, it has reached 16.70% [6]. - The optimization of solvency regulatory standards is expected to further enhance the willingness of insurance companies to invest in equities, providing sustainable capital for the transformation of the real economy [7].