Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the non-bank financial sector [1]. Core Insights - The non-bank financial sector has shown varied performance, with the insurance industry outperforming the CSI 300 index recently, indicating a potential recovery and investment opportunity [8][9]. - Significant reforms in public funds are expected to enhance the industry's quality and performance, particularly through a new fee structure linked to fund performance [13][17]. - The insurance sector is anticipated to increase equity investments, supported by regulatory changes aimed at stabilizing and invigorating the capital market [23][25]. - The multi-financial sector is transitioning into a stable growth phase, with trust and futures industries adapting to new market conditions [30][31]. Summary by Sections 1. Recent Performance of Non-Bank Financial Sub-Sectors - In the recent trading period (May 6-9, 2025), the insurance sector rose by 2.89%, while the overall non-bank financial sector increased by 1.81%, compared to a 2.00% rise in the CSI 300 index [8][9]. - Year-to-date, the insurance sector has decreased by 3.52%, while the overall non-bank financial sector has fallen by 8.46% [9]. 2. Non-Bank Financial Sub-Sector Insights 2.1 Securities - Trading volume has significantly increased, with May's average daily trading volume reaching 15,242 billion CNY, a 62.27% year-on-year increase [13][14]. - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has introduced a new action plan to promote high-quality development in public funds, focusing on performance-based fee structures [17][18]. 2.2 Insurance - Regulatory bodies are expanding the scope for long-term insurance investments, aiming to inject more capital into the market [23][25]. - The insurance sector's valuation is currently at 0.52-0.84 times the 2025E P/EV, indicating a historical low and potential for growth [25]. 2.3 Multi-Financial - The trust industry is experiencing a transition phase, with a notable decline in profits, while the futures market is seeing increased trading volumes and revenues [30][31]. - In March 2025, the futures market recorded a trading volume of 734 million contracts, with a transaction value of 61.59 trillion CNY, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 24% [31][37]. 3. Industry Ranking and Key Company Recommendations - The report ranks the insurance sector highest, followed by securities and other multi-financial services, recommending companies such as New China Life Insurance, China Pacific Insurance, and CITIC Securities for investment [41][43].