Core Viewpoint - The announcement from the China Interbank Market Dealers Association reveals the market evaluation results for the main underwriters of non-financial corporate debt financing tools for 2024, marking the first disclosure under the revised evaluation rules established in June 2023 [1] Group 1: Evaluation Criteria and Results - The revised evaluation criteria introduced a new D grade for underwriters with significantly weaker business capabilities and less proactive operations, in addition to the existing A, B, and C grades [1] - A total of 72 main underwriters were evaluated, with Jiangxi Bank, Jilin Bank, and Dongguan Rural Commercial Bank receiving a D grade due to past violations in bond investment and underwriting activities [1][2] - The criteria for being classified as D grade include weak business capabilities, poor compliance, and other conditions deemed appropriate by the association [1] Group 2: Specific Violations - Jiangxi Bank facilitated violations by allowing others to hold bonds improperly, failing to identify or mitigate transaction risks [2] - Jilin Bank charged additional fees under the guise of "fund supervision account fees," interfering with the issuance rate of debt financing tools [2] - Dongguan Rural Commercial Bank faced penalties for inadequate bond underwriting management and inappropriate sales of insurance products [2] Group 3: Outstanding Underwriters - The association evaluated underwriters based on four dimensions: value discovery capability, inclusive capability, pioneering capability, and service openness capability [3] - Notable institutions in value discovery include CITIC Securities, ICBC, and China Merchants Bank [3] - In terms of inclusive capability, Bank of China and CICC were highlighted for their performance [3] - Pioneering capability was recognized in institutions like CITIC Bank and Industrial Bank [3] - For service openness capability, Bank of China and ICBC were also noted for their strengths [3] Group 4: Future Directions - The association plans to optimize the market evaluation mechanism for underwriting institutions, aiming to enhance their operational capabilities and quality, thereby supporting the high-quality development of the interbank bond market [4]