Core Viewpoint - The insurance company Hongkang Life has triggered a stake acquisition in Honghua Smart Energy by purchasing 458,000 shares, representing approximately 5.00005% of the company's H-shares, marking the first announcement of such an acquisition in 2024 [1][5]. Group 1: Insurance Capital Movements - Since the beginning of 2025, a total of 11 insurance institutions have made stake acquisitions in listed companies, surpassing the 8 institutions from the entire year of 2024 [6]. - The participating insurance institutions include Ping An Life, China Life, Taikang Life, Xinhua Life, and Lianan Life, with a total of 22 stake acquisitions recorded in 2025 after excluding related party acquisitions of the same company [6]. - The main sectors targeted by these stake acquisitions include banking, infrastructure, new energy, electricity, and pharmaceuticals [6]. Group 2: Reasons for Stake Acquisitions - The ongoing trend of stake acquisitions by insurance capital is expected to continue due to two main reasons: the pressure of "asset scarcity" from declining market interest rates, necessitating a focus on equity asset allocation for favorable investment returns [6]. - Additionally, from an accounting perspective, including stake acquisition targets in FVOCI (Fair Value Through Other Comprehensive Income) asset measurement helps mitigate the impact of stock price fluctuations on profits [6][7]. Group 3: Characteristics of Acquired Stocks - Most of the stake acquisition targets by insurance capital exhibit high dividend characteristics, with a focus on FVOCI stocks and long-term equity investments [7]. - FVOCI stocks primarily contribute dividend income to investment returns, while long-term equity investments consider multiple factors such as ROE, dividend ratio, and dividend yield [7]. - The shift in accounting standards and the strengthening of state-owned enterprise market value assessments may lead insurance capital to replicate the "insurance capital + undervalued state-owned enterprise" strategic synergy model [7].

Core Viewpoint - The insurance industry is increasingly engaging in stock acquisitions, with a focus on undervalued, low-volatility, high-dividend, and high-certainty performance assets, as evidenced by the recent stake increase in Hong Kong-listed company Honghua Wisdom Energy by Hongkang Life [1][2][4] Group 1: Recent Developments - Hongkang Life acquired an additional 458,000 shares of Honghua Wisdom Energy, raising its stake to 5% and triggering a regulatory notice [2] - The total value of Hongkang Life's holdings in Honghua Wisdom Energy is approximately RMB 660 million, representing 1.31% of its total assets as of Q2 2025 [2] Group 2: Industry Trends - The insurance sector has seen 22 instances of stock acquisitions this year, continuing a trend from the previous year, with a significant proportion involving H-shares [2][3] - Public utilities are a favored sector for insurance capital, along with banking, energy, transportation, environmental protection, and electrical equipment companies, which typically exhibit low valuations and high dividend yields [3] Group 3: Investment Strategy - Insurers are increasingly focused on stable cash flow and dividend income, driven by pressure for asset reallocation and the need for long-term stable investment returns [4] - The shift in accounting standards and increased investment pressure have led to a new wave of stock acquisitions by insurers, who are seeking high-dividend assets that align with their long-term investment goals [4] - Regulatory encouragement for long-term capital investment is expected to further enhance the space for insurance capital in the stock market [4]

保险资金在资本市场举牌热潮仍在持续。 记者注意到，今年以来，保险公司举牌热情依然保持高涨态势。仅在7月当月，就有包括利安人寿、信 泰人寿、泰康人寿和中邮保险4家险企在资本市场举牌上市公司股票。截至目前，共有10余家保险公司 累计举牌21次，除上述4家外，还涉及平安人寿、新华人寿、瑞众人寿、中国人寿寿险公司、长城人 寿、阳光人寿等多家公司。 举牌的上市公司则包括邮储银行、招商银行、农业银行、杭州银行、中信银行、北京控股、电投产融、 东航物流、中国儒意、中国水务、江南水务、华菱钢铁、峰岹科技、秦港股份、大唐新能源和中国神华 等，其中10余只股票为H股（含A+H股）。从投资标的所处行业来看，银行股被举牌次数最多，此外还 涉及公用事业、能源、交通运输、科技等行业。 记者梳理发现，今年以来，平安人寿已经7次举牌银行股。其中，邮储银行、农业银行等银行H股均被 二度举牌，招商银行H股被3次举牌。 华西证券发布的研究报告认为，今年险资密集举牌上市公司，主要原因在于：一方面，在低利率环境 下，通过权益投资增厚投资收益有较大的现实需求；另一方面，多项支持中长期资金入市的政策推出， 也让保险资金举牌动力增强。 今年以来，政策对于保 ...

Group 1 - Insurance companies are increasingly investing in the stock market due to low interest rates and reduced profitability in bond investments, leading to a shift from real estate investments to equities [1][2] - In 2023, insurance capital made 9 equity stakes in 8 listed companies, which increased to 20 stakes in 18 companies in 2024, and 21 stakes in 17 companies in the first half of 2025, indicating a significant rise in investment activity [2] - The focus of insurance capital has shifted towards well-performing companies with high dividend yields, moving from short-term trading to long-term investments [2][3] Group 2 - Insurance capital is increasingly investing directly in equities of public utilities and environmental sectors, reflecting a diversification of investment strategies [2] - The trend of insurance capital making equity stakes is particularly prominent in H-shares of mainland companies listed in Hong Kong, driven by the AH price difference and the characteristics of the H-share market [2] - The frequent equity stakes taken by insurance capital indicate a growing demand for market influence and pricing power among institutional investors [3]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that insurance companies are increasingly investing in the stock market due to low interest rates and the need for higher returns, shifting from real estate investments to equities [1][2] - Insurance funds, which were initially restricted to fixed-income products, have now become more active in the stock market, with significant investments in equities and ETFs [1] - The trend of insurance capital frequently taking significant stakes in listed companies reflects a shift towards long-term investment strategies focused on high dividend-yielding companies [2][3] Group 2 - In 2023, insurance capital made 9 stake acquisitions in 8 listed companies, which increased to 20 acquisitions in 18 companies in 2024, and 21 acquisitions in 17 companies in the first half of 2025 [2] - The amount of capital used for these acquisitions has significantly increased, with China Pacific Insurance investing 8.66 billion HKD in Guangda Environment and Ping An Life investing over 583 billion HKD in China Merchants Bank [2] - The focus of insurance capital has shifted towards H-shares of mainland companies listed in Hong Kong, driven by the AH price difference and the characteristics of the H-share market that favor large capital investments [2]

智通财经记者 | 吕文琦 进入2025年以来，保险资金在二级市场的大手笔举牌再次成为资本圈的焦点。 统计显示，截至7月28日，险企已经完成21次举牌，数量不仅超过2024年全年，还刷新了近五年纪 录，涉及的公司包括平安人寿、中邮保险、新华保险、瑞众人寿、中国人寿等。 银行股是本轮举牌的焦点，其中平安人寿及其关联资管公司是此次举牌的主力，合计触发7次举牌。 具体来看，平安系对招商银行H股年内三度举牌，使其持股比例从5%升至15%，累计增持4.61亿股，耗 资超215亿港元；对农业银行H股、邮储银行H股各进行两次举牌。平安系通过 "阶梯式增持" 策略，将 银行H股作为核心配置资产，截至一季度末，其港股银行持仓市值占险资港股总持仓的40%以上。 招商证券研报认为，险资频繁买入国有大行H股，是保险公司基于股息率、税收优势、流通盘规模、监 管要求、抗周期属性等多方面因素进行的决策。这一行为既体现了险资在当前市场环境下的理性选择， 也反映了国有大行在金融市场中的独特投资价值。 南开大学金融学教授田利辉对智通财经分析称，险资举牌银行股还受优化财务报表和政策导向等因素推 动。通过举牌并派驻董事，险企可按权益法核算投资收益，有 ...

A-share Market - Beijing State-owned Assets Management Co. has become the controlling shareholder of Credit Suisse Securities with an 85.01% stake after acquiring shares from UBS Securities and Founder Securities, renaming it to Beijing Securities [2] - As of July 22, the financing balance in the A-share market reached 1.9196 trillion yuan, marking a new high since April, with an increase of 15.048 billion yuan from the previous trading day, continuing a trend of over 15 billion yuan increase for two consecutive days [2] - By July 22, 329 listed companies in the A-share market had announced plans for mid-term profit distribution for 2025 [2] - Insurance companies have made 21 stake acquisitions this year, surpassing the total number of acquisitions in 2021-2023 and setting a five-year high, with monthly acquisitions occurring consistently [2] Fund and Investment - The issuance of new funds has accelerated, with 15 funds announcing the effectiveness of their contracts on July 24, and several funds shortening their fundraising periods to 3 to 5 days [4] - The People's Bank of China announced a 400 billion yuan MLF operation on July 25 to maintain liquidity in the banking system, with a one-year term [4] - The basic pension insurance fund is expected to inject stable long-term capital into the market as it expands its entrusted investment scale [4] - The number of bond ETFs has reached 39, with a total scale surpassing 507.695 billion yuan, reflecting a growth of 191.82% from the beginning of the year [4] Foreign Investment - In the first half of the year, foreign investment in domestic stocks and funds increased by 10.1 billion USD, reversing the net selling trend of the past two years [5] Personal Pension Funds - The personal pension fund sector is gaining attention, with nearly 90% of funds established since inception showing positive returns, and total scale exceeding 12 billion yuan with 297 products available [5] Financial Services - The People's Bank of China and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs issued guidelines to enhance financial services for rural reforms and promote comprehensive rural revitalization [6] - The State Administration for Market Regulation is conducting a nationwide quality safety inspection of charging treasures to ensure public safety [6] - The National Health Insurance Fund has seen a cumulative expenditure of 12.13 trillion yuan, with a stable insurance coverage rate of around 95% [6] Loan Statistics - As of the end of Q2 2025, the balance of various RMB loans from financial institutions reached 268.56 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 7.1% [7] Retail and Wholesale Industry - The consumption upgrade policy has led to over 66 million consumers participating in the trade-in program for 12 categories of home appliances, with over 1.09 million units exchanged [7]

Core Viewpoint - The recent surge in insurance capital's stock acquisitions, marking a new wave of investment activity, reflects a strategic shift in asset allocation and operational adjustments in response to the evolving economic landscape [2][18][19]. Group 1: Insurance Capital Activity - Insurance companies have initiated a record 21 stock acquisitions as of July 22, surpassing the total for 2021-2023 and setting a five-year high [2][10]. - The latest acquisitions include significant purchases by Zhongyin Life and Taikang Life, with Zhongyin acquiring 726,000 shares of Green Power Environmental, reaching a 5.0722% stake [7][6]. - The trend of stock acquisitions has been consistent, with four instances occurring in July alone, indicating a robust interest from various insurance firms [5][6]. Group 2: Investment Strategy and Market Conditions - The current investment strategy emphasizes high-dividend stocks and long-term equity investments, driven by a low-interest-rate environment and new financial regulations [11][18]. - The insurance sector is increasingly focusing on stable, high-yield investments to enhance returns, with a notable shift towards equities as a means to navigate low returns from traditional fixed-income assets [18][19]. - The ongoing policy support for long-term investments is expected to further expand the space for equity asset allocation among insurance companies [19][22]. Group 3: Historical Context and Future Outlook - This marks the third wave of stock acquisitions in the past decade, with previous surges occurring in 2015 and 2020, indicating a cyclical pattern in investment behavior [8][9]. - Although the current annual acquisition count has not yet surpassed the previous waves, the duration and total volume of acquisitions since 2024 have already exceeded the second wave [9]. - The focus on banking stocks remains prominent, with significant investments in major banks, reflecting their stable operations and attractive dividend yields [12][10].

Group 1 - Zhongyou Insurance has acquired 726,000 shares of Green Power Environmental, triggering a stake increase [1][2] - Prior to this acquisition, Zhongyou Insurance held 19.784 million shares, representing 4.8927% of the H-share capital [2][3] - After the acquisition, the total shares held increased to 20.51 million, raising the ownership percentage to 5.0722% [2][3] Group 2 - In 2023, insurance companies have made 21 stake increases in listed companies, surpassing the total for the entire previous year [1][5] - Major insurance firms, including Ping An Life and Great Wall Life, have also made significant stake increases in various companies across different sectors [5] - The trend of stake increases is driven by low interest rates, regulatory support for long-term investments, and a focus on high-dividend stocks [5]

Core Viewpoint - Zhongyou Insurance has increased its stake in Green Power Environmental Protection, marking the 21st time insurance companies have made such moves this year, surpassing the total for the previous year [2][6]. Group 1: Zhongyou Insurance's Actions - On July 22, Zhongyou Insurance announced the purchase of 726,000 shares of Green Power Environmental Protection H-shares, triggering a stake increase [2][4]. - Prior to this purchase, Zhongyou Insurance held 19.784 million shares, representing 4.8927% of the H-share capital. After the purchase, the total shares held increased to 20.51 million, or 5.0722% of the H-share capital [4]. Group 2: Financial Metrics - As of July 4, the book value of Zhongyou Insurance's holdings in Green Power Environmental Protection was approximately RMB 94.1 million, accounting for 0.014% of the company's total assets as of the end of Q2 2025 [5]. - As of March 31, Zhongyou Insurance reported total assets of RMB 631.38 billion and net assets of RMB 7.997 billion. By June 30, the book value of equity assets was RMB 100.775 billion, making up about 17.08% of total assets [5]. Group 3: Industry Trends - In 2023, over ten insurance institutions have made stake increases in A-shares and H-shares, totaling 21 instances, which exceeds the total from the previous year [6][7]. - The most frequently targeted sector for stake increases by insurance companies has been the banking sector, followed by public utilities, energy, transportation, high technology, and environmental protection [7]. - The motivations behind these stake increases include the pursuit of higher yields in a low-interest-rate environment, the implementation of new financial instrument standards encouraging long-term equity investments, and supportive policies for long-term capital market entry [7].