Group 1 - Agricultural Bank of China was increased by China Ping An Life Insurance Company, acquiring 29.896 million shares at an average price of HKD 5.0291 per share, totaling approximately HKD 150 million, raising its stake from 11.93% to 12.03% [1] - In 2024, the insurance sector has initiated a third wave of shareholding increases, with 15 instances recorded by seven insurance companies, surpassing the total for the entire year of 2023 and the first nine months of 2024 [1] - The companies targeted for shareholding increases include Postal Savings Bank, China Merchants Bank, Agricultural Bank, and several others, with nine of these stocks being H-shares [1] Group 2 - The banking sector has been the most frequently targeted for shareholding increases, alongside public utilities, energy, and transportation sectors [2] - Research from Shenwan Hongyuan indicates that the banking sector has begun a valuation recovery in 2024, despite external economic pressures, suggesting a need to revise existing analytical frameworks [2] - Tianfeng Securities reports that the valuation recovery logic driven by dividend value is expected to continue, with limited downward pressure on net interest margins and a stable performance outlook for banks [2] Group 3 - Related Hong Kong stocks in the banking sector include Citic Bank, Minsheng Bank, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, Postal Savings Bank, China Construction Bank, and Bank of China [3]

Market Performance - The A-share market opened lower but closed higher, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 0.43%. The banking sector showed strength, with Hu'nong Commercial Bank hitting a three-year high and Hangzhou Bank and CITIC Bank reaching historical peaks [1] - The Hong Kong stock market saw the Hang Seng Index increase by 1.53% and the Hang Seng Tech Index by 1.08%. Major banks like ICBC, CCB, ABC, and CMB saw their stocks rise nearly 3% [2] ETF and Investment Trends - Year-to-date, the CMB ETF has increased by over 16%, while the banking ETF has risen by over 10%. Insurance capital has initiated a new wave of stock acquisitions in 2024, with banks being the most frequently targeted sector [3][4] - In May, the banking sector outperformed, with a cumulative increase of 6.05%, surpassing the CSI 300 Index by 4.2 percentage points. The valuation of state-owned banks remained resilient, while valuations of joint-stock and city commercial banks increased [3] Regional Bank Performance - The leading banks in the A-share market in May were primarily small and medium-sized banks from Shandong and Chongqing, with Qingdao Bank, Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank, and Chongqing Bank showing significant gains [4] - The strong performance of these banks is attributed to high growth in net profit and favorable regional development policies, leading to robust credit issuance [4] Insurance Capital Allocation - As of Q1 2025, the total scale of insurance fund utilization reached 34.93 trillion yuan, reflecting a 5.03% increase from the previous year. The allocation towards bonds has increased, while the share of stocks has also risen [5] - The banking sector is expected to attract more long-term capital, with a focus on dividend strategies and the potential for improved asset quality due to supportive policies [5]

Group 1 - The insurance capital has seen a resurgence in shareholding activities, with 15 instances of shareholding by 7 insurance companies by the end of May, surpassing the total for the entire year of 2023 and exceeding the first nine months of 2024 [1] - The current wave of shareholding is the third in nearly a decade, following previous waves in 2015 and 2020, driven by different factors in each period [3] - The shareholding activities this year include major banks such as Postal Savings Bank, China Merchants Bank, and Agricultural Bank, as well as companies in various sectors like public utilities, energy, and transportation [3] Group 2 - The driving factors for the current shareholding trend include the need for insurance companies to enhance investment returns in a low-interest-rate environment, optimize financial statements under new accounting standards, and the introduction of policies supporting long-term capital market entry [3] - The pilot reform for long-term investment of insurance funds is accelerating, with the total scale of pilot funds expected to reach 222 billion yuan after the approval of the third batch of 60 billion yuan [4] - This pilot reform aims to address the barriers faced by insurance capital in entering the market for investments [4]

举牌涉及这些股票 从险资举牌标的来看，保险公司今年举牌的股票包括北京控股、电投产融、东方物流，中国儒意、中国水务、 大唐新能源、中国神华、杭州银行以及邮储银行、招商银行、农业银行、中信银行等银行H股，其中9只股票 为H股。 险资持续举牌上市公司，引发市场广泛关注。 据券商中国记者统计，截至5月31日，7家保险公司共实施15次举牌，超过2023年全年举牌量，并接近2024年全 年举牌数。这场从2024年启动的举牌潮已经持续一年多，且丝毫没有减弱趋势，去年至今险资举牌已超30次。 第三次举牌潮持续 5月19日，平安人寿发布举牌公告，平安资管受托该公司资金投资农业银行H股股票，5月12日达到农业银行H 股股本的10%。 这是平安人寿今年第5次举牌。其他举牌保险公司还包括中国人寿，新华保险、阳光人寿、长城人寿、瑞众人 寿、中邮人寿等。 险资投资上市公司股票并不鲜见，但只有达到一定规模才能称得上"举牌"。根据相关规定，保险公司举牌上市 公司股票，是指保险公司持有或者与其关联方及一致行动人共同持有一家上市公司已发行股份的5%，以及之 后每增持达到5%时，按照相关法律法规规定，在3日内通知该上市公司并予以公告的行为。 近1 ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Increase" rating for the insurance industry [7] Core Insights - The insurance industry has entered a new wave of shareholding activity since 2024, marking the third wave since 2015, driven primarily by the demand for high-dividend stocks to enhance cash income [12][16] - The report categorizes shareholding activities into two types: "Concentrated Shareholding" which emphasizes dividend income, and "Long-term Equity Investment" which focuses on high ROE [12][19] Summary by Sections Shareholding Activity Overview - Since 2015, there have been three major waves of shareholding activities, with the current wave starting in 2024. The driving factors include the need for stable cash income in a declining interest rate environment [16][25] - The average dividend yield of shares involved in the current wave is approximately 5.0%, the highest in history, indicating a significant focus on dividend income [15][31] Concentrated Shareholding - "Concentrated Shareholding" refers to situations where insurance companies increase their holdings without reaching the threshold for long-term equity investment. This type has been predominant, accounting for about two-thirds of shareholding activities since 2015 [19][32] - The average dividend yield for "Concentrated Shareholding" has increased over the years, from 1.0% in 2015 to 5.0% in 2024, reflecting a growing emphasis on dividend income [15][31] Long-term Equity Investment - "Long-term Equity Investment" occurs when insurance companies hold a significant stake that allows them to exert influence over the company. Approximately one-third of shareholding activities fall into this category [19][49] - The average ROE of companies involved in "Long-term Equity Investment" is around 9.3%, which is higher than the average ROE of the entire A-share market [19][50] Historical Performance of Shareholding Stocks - Historical data shows that about 70% of stocks involved in shareholding activities experienced price increases in the year prior, but over 60% saw declines during the holding period, indicating a "see-saw" effect in performance [5][13] - Long-term, dividends are viewed as a more stable source of income for insurance companies compared to capital gains from stock price appreciation [5][13] Industry Focus - The sectors most frequently targeted for shareholding include banking, transportation, and public utilities, which are characterized by stable profitability and high dividend yields [22][43] - The report highlights a notable preference for Hong Kong stocks due to their lower valuations and higher dividend yields, making them attractive for long-term holding [31][43]

Core Viewpoint - The acquisition of 15.03% of Guanghui Energy by Fude Life Insurance and Fude Financial Holdings for 6.35 RMB per share reflects a growing trend of insurance capital investing in high-dividend assets, with a notable increase in such activities in 2023 [2][6][7]. Company Summary - Guanghui Energy announced that Fude Life Insurance and Fude Financial Holdings plan to invest 6.2 billion RMB to acquire 15.03% of its shares, translating to approximately 9.76 billion shares [3][6]. - Following the acquisition, Fude Life Insurance will hold 9.83% and Fude Financial Holdings will hold 5.20% of Guanghui Energy, while Guanghui Group will retain a 20.06% stake [6][7]. - Guanghui Energy has a strong focus on natural gas, coal, and coal chemical sectors, and has implemented a high dividend strategy, distributing a total of 13.72 billion RMB from 2022 to 2024, with a projected dividend payout ratio of 134.27% in 2024 [7][8]. Industry Summary - Insurance capital has accelerated its entry into the capital market, with 16 reported acquisitions by May 23, 2023, nearing the total of 20 for the entire previous year [8][9]. - The preference for high-dividend assets among insurance companies is evident, with many of the top ten stocks acquired in Q1 2023 having dividend yields exceeding 3% [10]. - Regulatory changes and favorable policies are encouraging insurance companies to increase their equity investments, with a focus on long-term capital strategies [9][11].

相比往年，今年险资举牌节奏更加频繁，去年全年险资举牌次数为20次，今年不到半年的时间险资举牌 数量已接近去年全年。部分险资机构并未止步于最低5%的举牌线，而是在首次举牌后选择继续增持， 甚至突破10%的举牌线。 在业内人士看来，险资今年举牌热情明显增加与监管政策驱动息息相关。今年以来，中央金融办发布 《关于推动中长期资金入市工作的实施方案》明确国有保险公司经营绩效全面实现3年以上的长周期考 核，监管还表示将引导大型国有保险公司从2025年起每年新增保费的30%用于投资A股。 【深圳商报讯】（记者邱清月）险企掀起举牌潮！仅这周以来就有三起举牌事件，而且对象都是H股。 事实上，今年以来险资机构已经发布16次举牌公告。 平安人寿近日发布公告称，平安资产5月19日受托平安人寿资金，投资于农业银行H股，在5月12日达到 农业银行H股股本的10%，触发举牌。此前2月，平安人寿已经进行了一次对农业银行H股的举牌。5月 16日，平安人寿也发布了举牌公告，称平安资产受托于平安人寿资金，在5月9日投资于邮储银行H股股 票，达到股本的10%，触发举牌。新华保险也在5月14日进行了举牌动作，增持上海医药H股耗资272.26 万港元。 ...

业内人士分析本轮险资举牌呈现三大特征。首先，举牌更频繁，今年不到半年举牌16次，去年同期仅4次。业内人士认为， 这与监管政策驱动紧密相关。今年以来，多项政策鼓励险资入市，如中央金融办明确国有保险公司长周期考核，监管引导 大型国有保险公司增加A股投资，金融监管总局上调险资权益资产配置比例上限等。 【环球网财经综合报道】近日险资掀起新一轮举牌潮，本周内便有三起举牌事件，且对象均为H股。5月19日，平安人寿公 告称，平安资产受托其资金投资农业银行H股，5月12日持股达股本10%触发举牌；5月16日，平安人寿又公告，平安资产 受托资金于5月9日投资邮储银行H股达股本10%触发举牌。5月14日，新华保险增持上海医药H股24.8万股，持股比例升至 5%触及举牌线。 据统计，今年以来险资已举牌16次，接近去年全年20次水平。 其次，举牌标的以港股为主，尤其是银行股H股。今年16次举牌中13次为港股，去年20次举牌中7次为港股。险资偏好港 股，一是港股估值低、性价比高；二是新会计准则下H股更适配险资，红利标的采用FVOCI类计量方式，可发挥业绩"减震 器"作用；三是税收优惠，国内机构投资者通过沪港通、深港通投资H股可享企业所 ...

Core Viewpoint - Insurance capital institutions are increasingly engaging in shareholding activities, with a notable rise in the frequency of stake acquisitions in banks, particularly in Postal Savings Bank and Agricultural Bank, reaching 10% ownership, which triggers regulatory notifications [1] Group 1: Shareholding Activities - Ping An Asset Management, as a trustee of Ping An Life, has acquired H-shares of Postal Savings Bank and Agricultural Bank, each reaching 10% of their respective share capital, triggering a stake disclosure [1] - Since 2025, insurance capital institutions have issued 15 stake acquisition announcements, indicating a more frequent pace compared to previous years [1] - Some insurance capital institutions are opting to exceed the minimum 5% stake threshold, choosing to increase their holdings beyond 10% after the initial acquisition [1] Group 2: Market Considerations - The frequent stake acquisitions by insurance capital are primarily driven by accounting treatment considerations, allowing these holdings to be classified under FVOCI (Fair Value Through Other Comprehensive Income), which mitigates the impact of profit volatility [1] - The decline in interest rates has pressured net investment yields, prompting insurance capital institutions to enhance their allocation towards high-dividend equity assets [1]

21世纪经济报道记者 叶麦穗 广州报道5月15日，港交所披露信息显示，平安人寿于5月12日增持农业银 行H股1.47亿股，持有该行H股股份的数量由30.44亿股增至31.91亿股，占该行H股股本的比例由9.90%增 至10.38%。 前一日，港交所披露信息显示，平安人寿于5月9日增持邮储银行H股2329万股，持有该行H股股份的数 量由19.74亿股增至19.97亿股，占该行H股股本的比例由9.93%增至10.05%。 这是平安人寿年度第二次对农业银行H股、邮储银行H股进行举牌。 此前，平安人寿分别在今年2月、1 月举牌农业银行H股、邮储银行H股。 平安系今年在A股和H股市场上表现积极，不但举牌次数多，而且涉及的个股数量也多。 除了上述两家银行之外，今年平安人寿还两次对招商银行H股进行举牌，并在举牌后继续增持。具体来 看，今年1月、3月两次举牌招商银行H股。近日，港交所披露的信息显示，平安人寿5月6日增持招商银 行347.55万股H股，占该行H股股本的比例由11.92%增至12%。 在今年2月的媒体座谈会上，中邮保险资产管理有限公司临时负责人、副总经理张戬曾表示："2025年整 个股票市场的机会显著大于过去两三 ...