Group 1 - Hongkang Life Insurance has increased its stake in Zhengzhou Bank H-shares, acquiring 24.7 million shares at an average price of HKD 1.3456 per share, totaling approximately HKD 33.24 million, raising its holding to about 162 million shares, or 8.04% [1][2] - The insurance sector is showing increased interest in regional financial institutions, indicating a shift towards a more diversified asset allocation strategy, with regional small and medium-sized banks demonstrating stronger resilience during economic recovery compared to large state-owned banks [1][3] Group 2 - Hongkang Life previously invested approximately HKD 79.7 million in Zhengzhou Bank H-shares, with a notable increase in its holding percentage from 5.55% to 6.68% after multiple acquisitions [2] - Zhengzhou Bank, the first city commercial bank listed in both A and H shares, has shown signs of recovery with a net profit of CNY 1.876 billion for 2024, marking a 1.39% year-on-year increase, and has resumed cash dividends for the first time in years [2][3] Group 3 - The valuation of Zhengzhou Bank H-shares has been consistently below the industry average, and the resumption of cash dividends has made its dividend yield attractive for investment [3] - The trend of insurance funds increasing their stakes in regional small and medium-sized banks reflects a re-evaluation of their investment value, with a focus on optimizing investment portfolios and diversifying credit risk [4][5]