1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - In August, the approval of urban investment bonds was characterized by a slight decline in registration quotas, a significant slowdown in the approval pace, especially in weakly - qualified districts and counties, and a decrease in the scale of terminated issuances. The supply of urban investment bonds is unlikely to "surge", and the demand for high - quality urban investment bonds is strong. The credit stratification trend will continue to deepen, and future approval policies are expected to remain strict, promoting the market - oriented transformation of urban investment companies [6][49]. 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Registration Situation: Slight Decline in Urban Investment Registration Quotas - Overall, the registration quota of urban investment platforms slightly declined in August. The registration scale of the exchange increased significantly, while that of DCM decreased significantly. The planned issuance scale of urban investment bonds registered on the exchange was 214.6 billion yuan, up from 178.9 billion yuan, and that of DCM was 163.8 billion yuan, down from 204.2 billion yuan [12]. - By administrative level, the registration scales of provincial and district - county - level urban investment decreased significantly. The planned issuance scale of provincial urban investment registration projects dropped from 98.3 billion yuan to 76.8 billion yuan, and that of district - county - level dropped from 171.3 billion yuan to 133 billion yuan. The three - month moving average proportion of district - county - level urban investment bonds among all administrative levels decreased to 44% for the fifth consecutive month [15]. - By district - county qualification, the registration scale of weakly - qualified districts and counties decreased. The registration scale of district - level platform bonds with a budget revenue of less than 5 billion yuan was 50.2 billion yuan, down from 59.9 billion yuan, and the three - month moving average proportion continued to rise to 37.5% [18]. - By province, the scale of regions such as Sichuan, Anhui, and Guangdong increased significantly month - on - month, while that of Shandong, Chongqing, and Jiangxi decreased significantly. The scale of Hunan continued to decline, and the decline in Shandong mainly came from the district - county level. The scale growth in Zhejiang, Anhui, and Guangdong was significant, and the growth in Zhejiang and Anhui mainly occurred at the prefecture - level city level [20]. 3.2 Approval Feedback: Significant Slowdown in Weakly - Qualified Districts and Counties - In August, the DCM approval pace of urban investment bonds slightly accelerated, while the exchange approval pace slowed down slightly. The number of valid sample bonds registered with DCM was 439, a significant increase from the previous month, and that of the exchange was 94, a certain decrease from the previous month. The average number of feedbacks from DCM was 2.4 times, down from 2.5 times, and that of the exchange was 4.4 times, up from 4.0 times. The average feedback days of DCM decreased to 41.0 days, down from 41.2 days, and that of the exchange increased to 80.1 days, up from 71.6 days [25]. - By issuance method and level, the feedback time of private urban investment corporate bonds changed significantly, with that of prefecture - level cities shortening significantly and that of district - county - level cities lengthening significantly. In publicly - offered urban investment corporate bonds, the feedback time of prefecture - level cities was significantly extended, and that of district - county - level cities was significantly shortened [29]. - By province, the approval pace in Chongqing, Tianjin, and Beijing accelerated significantly. The approval speed in Sichuan and Tianjin accelerated significantly, and the approval speed in Chongqing, Tianjin, and Beijing continued to improve. The approval feedback days in Anhui, Shanxi, and Hubei were significantly extended, and the approval speed in Shaanxi continued to slow down. By administrative level, the approval pace of prefecture - level platforms in Sichuan accelerated significantly, while that of district - county - level platforms in Anhui slowed down significantly [33]. - By district - county qualification, the approval pace of bonds issued by weakly - qualified district - county platforms slowed down significantly. In August, the feedback days of district platforms with a general budget revenue of less than 5 billion yuan were 118.1 days, up from 60.3 days, much higher than the average of last year. The approval pace of bonds issued by district platforms with a general budget revenue of 5 - 10 billion yuan accelerated, while that of platforms with a general budget revenue of 10 - 30 billion yuan slowed down significantly [36]. 3.3 Terminated Issuance: Significant Decline in Terminated Project Scale - In August, the scale of terminated projects decreased significantly. The planned issuance scale of terminated urban investment bonds dropped from 23 billion yuan to 11 billion yuan, and the number of terminated projects decreased from 17 to 8. The terminated scale of district - county - level urban investment bonds decreased significantly, and its three - month moving average proportion dropped to 58%. The scale of terminated projects at the municipal level increased significantly, and there were no terminated projects at the provincial level. The three - month moving average proportion of terminated projects in weakly - qualified districts and counties (with a local budget revenue of less than 5 billion yuan) rose to 53.7% [38]. - By province, the terminated projects of urban investment platforms mainly occurred in Shandong and Hebei. The scale of terminated projects of urban investment platforms in Shandong and Hebei was relatively large, mainly affected by prefecture - level platforms [46].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - The combined policies of the central and local governments are expected to expand the scope of credit bond issuers and increase the supply of bonds in areas such as urban renewal and urban village renovation. The optimization of the general repurchase mechanism in the inter - bank bond market will improve the market's overall liquidity and the credit bond collateral financing environment, but also bring some risks [4][5]. - Although the allocation value of short - and medium - term credit bonds is emerging, risks such as long project return cycles, uncertain cash flows, and intensified credit stratification need to be vigilant, and the issue of new implicit debts should be prevented [4]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Market Hotspots - **Central - local cooperation for urban construction financing**: The central government's "Opinions on Promoting High - quality Urban Development" and Shanghai's "Implementation Opinions on Accelerating the Renovation of Urban Villages in the City" are expected to expand the scope of credit bond issuers and increase bond supply in urban construction. However, risks such as long project return cycles, uncertain cash flows, and intensified credit stratification need to be noted, and new implicit debts should be prevented [4][11][12]. - **Optimization of the inter - bank general repurchase mechanism**: On September 1, the general repurchase business mechanism in the national inter - bank bond market was optimized. The scope of participating institutions was expanded, and the range of eligible collateral bonds was extended. This is expected to improve market liquidity and the credit bond collateral financing environment, but may also intensify the internal differentiation of credit bonds and has limited short - term boosting effects on low - quality bonds [5][14][15]. Macroeconomic Data - In August, the official manufacturing PMI rose slightly by 0.1 percentage points to 49.40% compared with the previous month but remained in the contraction range. The manufacturing production index increased by 0.3 percentage points to 50.8%, and the new export order index continued to contract for 12 months. The PMI of small and medium - sized enterprises was still below the boom - bust line [6][18]. Money Market - Last week, the central bank net - withdrew 40.39 billion yuan through open - market operations. The central bank injected liquidity through over - renewal of MLF and increased reverse repurchase. The overall money market was stable across the month. The pledged repurchase rates of each term fluctuated, and the 3 - month and 1 - year Shibor changed little [7][20]. Primary Market of Credit Bonds - The issuance scale of credit bonds last week was 256.145 billion yuan, an increase of 21.105 billion yuan from the previous period. The cancellation scale of credit bond issuance was 4.71 billion yuan, a decrease of 10.745 billion yuan from the previous period. The average issuance cost of credit bonds fluctuated between 2 - 20bp [23][25]. Secondary Market of Credit Bonds - The trading volume of cash bonds in the secondary market last week was 831.0473 billion yuan, and the average daily trading volume decreased by 7.6835 billion yuan from the previous period. The yields of treasury bonds and policy - bank bonds generally declined by 1 - 3bp, while the yield of 10 - year treasury bonds increased by 6bp to 1.84%. The yields of credit bonds showed long - and short - term differentiation, and the credit spreads and rating spreads fluctuated within a limited range [34][38][42].

Core Viewpoint - The rapid issuance of high-growth industry bonds on the Shanghai Stock Exchange has garnered significant attention in the industry, with over 300 projects in reserve and more than 100 already established, indicating a continuous expansion of scale [2][3]. Group 1: Market Dynamics - High-growth industry bonds are seen as a powerful tool for promoting credit stratification, guiding funds to enterprises in genuine need, and aiding in effective capital aggregation [2][3]. - As of June 30, 2023, the Shanghai Stock Exchange has successfully issued 53 high-growth industry bonds, with a total scale exceeding 30 billion yuan, covering diverse sectors such as automotive manufacturing, coal, high-tech, and equipment leasing [3][4]. Group 2: Investment Characteristics - High-growth industry bonds are characterized as high-yield bonds that align with China's bond market investment habits and regulatory requirements, aiming to encourage financing for enterprises with varying credit qualities [3][4]. - The market is expected to evolve into a more market-oriented product, where investors are motivated by the development prospects of the enterprises and industries themselves [6]. Group 3: Challenges and Opportunities - The development of the high-growth industry bond market requires collaboration among all participants to establish a consensus on credit stratification and improve investor protection measures [5][6]. - The introduction of credit stratification may lead to increased credit risks, necessitating timely regulatory responses to potential defaults and ensuring that investors can tolerate reasonable risks [6]. Group 4: Future Prospects - The potential launch of high-growth industry bond ETFs is anticipated to enhance liquidity and trading activity, benefiting both investors and the broader market [7][8]. - The current environment of declining interest rates has made high-growth industry bond ETFs an attractive option for investors seeking stable returns, indicating a promising future for this financial instrument [8].

Core Viewpoint - The Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) has introduced high-growth industry bonds to address the funding gap between investors and industry enterprises, aiming to provide a product that offers returns while ensuring investor confidence [1][2]. Group 1: Background and Market Need - The emergence of high-growth industry bonds is a response to the long-standing disconnect between investment and financing parties, exacerbated by declining interest rates and a structural asset shortage [2]. - As of June 30, 2023, the SSE has successfully launched 53 high-growth industry bonds, totaling 37.3 billion yuan, with over 80 non-bank institutions participating in these investments [2]. Group 2: Product Development and Goals - The SSE plans to normalize the issuance of high-growth industry bonds in the second half of the year, targeting a total issuance of 100 bonds by year-end [3]. - The bonds aim to break down financing barriers for industry enterprises, providing them with necessary funding while alleviating traditional financing pressures [6]. Group 3: Enhancing Investor Confidence - To address concerns about high-yield bonds, the SSE emphasizes a clear positioning of high-growth industry bonds, encouraging credit differentiation to facilitate financing for various industry enterprises [8][11]. - The SSE has implemented measures to improve information disclosure, requiring issuers to focus on repayment capabilities and enhance transparency through frequent financial data updates [8][11]. Group 4: Market Mechanisms and Support - The SSE is establishing a comprehensive service team for high-growth industry bonds, promoting better project standards and encouraging securities firms to actively underwrite these bonds [6]. - A dynamic project database has been created to provide tailored services to enterprises, with plans for market-wide training and project promotion to support the ongoing issuance of these bonds [13].

Core Viewpoint - The Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) has introduced high-growth industry bonds to address the financing challenges faced by industrial enterprises and to provide a reliable investment product for institutions amid declining interest rates [1][2]. Group 1: Market Context and Product Introduction - High-growth industry bonds were created in response to a long-standing disconnect between investment and financing parties, exacerbated by a structural asset shortage and declining yields for investment institutions [1][2]. - As of June 30, 2024, the SSE has successfully launched 53 high-growth industry bonds, totaling 37.3 billion yuan, with over 80 non-bank institutions participating in these investments [1][2]. Group 2: Support for Enterprises - The issuance of high-growth industry bonds has been positively influenced by policy support and market demand, with notable examples such as the successful issuance by Guangxi Modern Logistics Group [2]. - The SSE has established a comprehensive service team to assist enterprises with good credit records in overcoming barriers to bond issuance, promoting a "market主体唱戏" model [2]. Group 3: Addressing Investor Concerns - Concerns regarding high-yield bonds are prevalent due to past experiences with credit contractions, leading to a cautious approach from investors [3]. - The SSE aims to clarify the positioning of high-growth industry bonds, encouraging a tiered credit system to facilitate financing for various industrial enterprises while maintaining regulatory standards [3]. Group 4: Investor Protection and Market Mechanisms - High-growth industry bonds include investor protection clauses, encouraging issuers to understand potential investor intentions and establish performance commitments [4]. - The SSE is enhancing secondary market liquidity by guiding underwriters to provide market-making services for these bonds, ensuring investors can enter and exit the market effectively [4]. Group 5: Future Development and Challenges - The SSE aims to normalize the issuance of high-growth industry bonds, targeting a total of 100 bonds by the end of the year, while addressing challenges such as credit risk management and the role of intermediary institutions [5]. - A dynamic project database has been established to provide tailored services to enterprises, with plans for market-wide training and collective roadshows to promote the bonds [5].