Core Viewpoint - Reinsurance plays a crucial role in stabilizing the insurance industry, supporting national governance, and serving China's modernization efforts, especially in the context of evolving global risk landscapes such as climate change, technological innovation, and geopolitical conflicts [1][2]. Group 1: Functions of Reinsurance - Reinsurance serves as a primary channel for dispersing catastrophic risks, particularly those related to climate change, which can lead to significant economic losses from natural or man-made disasters [2][3]. - It is an essential tool for addressing emerging risks driven by technological, environmental, and social changes, providing necessary underwriting capacity and specialized risk pricing models [3][4]. - Reinsurance is effective in mitigating complex risks, such as geopolitical conflicts, by quantifying and managing these risks through modeling and product development [4]. Group 2: Future Development of China's Reinsurance Market - China's reinsurance market is at a strategic opportunity period, with a growing demand for a more resilient and efficient financial risk management system to support national economic and financial security [5][6]. - The next decade is seen as a critical period for the Chinese insurance and reinsurance industry to fill existing gaps, as China's reinsurance market currently holds only 4% of the global share, despite the country's significant GDP and insurance market size [7]. - There is a pressing need to enhance the aggregation of reinsurance market elements, risk pricing, and market leadership capabilities to better support economic safety nets and disaster protection [7]. Group 3: Strategies for Accelerating Reinsurance Development - Strengthening research leadership is vital, as reinsurance is a research-driven field that requires comprehensive understanding and innovative solutions for managing various risks [8]. - Emphasizing technological empowerment will allow reinsurance companies to better predict risks and implement precise pricing strategies, moving beyond traditional capital provision [8]. - Promoting industry collaboration is essential for establishing a robust risk-sharing mechanism, enhancing the overall resilience of the financial system [8]. Group 4: Initiatives by China Reinsurance - China Reinsurance has actively explored its core responsibilities by establishing a catastrophe modeling company and a reinsurance research institute, contributing to the development of a comprehensive risk management framework [9]. - The company has developed three major catastrophe models and launched China's first climate change risk insight platform, enhancing its capabilities in managing climate-related risks [9]. - China Reinsurance is also involved in building the Shanghai reinsurance center and has established operational centers to support the development of a reinsurance community along the Belt and Road Initiative [9].

Core Viewpoint - Reinsurance plays a crucial role in stabilizing the insurance industry, supporting national governance, and serving China's modernization efforts, especially in the context of evolving global risk landscapes such as climate change, technological innovations, and geopolitical conflicts [1][2]. Group 1: Functions of Reinsurance - Reinsurance serves as a primary channel for dispersing catastrophic risks, particularly those related to climate change, which are characterized by low frequency but high loss potential [2][3]. - It is an essential tool for addressing emerging risks driven by technological and environmental changes, providing necessary underwriting capacity and specialized risk pricing models [3][4]. - Reinsurance effectively mitigates complex risks, such as those arising from geopolitical conflicts, by helping primary insurers manage financial pressures and maintain market stability [4]. Group 2: Future Development of China's Reinsurance Market - China's reinsurance market is at a strategic opportunity period, necessitating a robust risk management system to support the country's modernization and economic security [5][6]. - The market currently represents only 4% of the global share, indicating a significant gap in supply for catastrophic and complex risks, which presents an opportunity for growth [7]. - The next decade is critical for enhancing the reinsurance sector's capabilities to support economic safety nets and disaster protection systems [7]. Group 3: Strategies for Accelerating Reinsurance Development - Strengthening research leadership is vital, as reinsurance is a research-driven field that requires comprehensive understanding and innovative solutions for various risks [8]. - Leveraging technology is essential for improving risk assessment and pricing accuracy, allowing reinsurance companies to evolve from mere capital providers to value creators through technological empowerment [8]. - Promoting industry collaboration is necessary to establish effective risk-sharing mechanisms and enhance the resilience of the entire financial system [8]. Group 4: Initiatives by China Reinsurance - China Reinsurance has established several initiatives, including a catastrophe modeling company and a reinsurance research institute, to enhance its capabilities in risk assessment and management [9]. - The company has developed a comprehensive system for addressing climate change risks, including a risk database and a model system, to better support the insurance industry [9]. - Active participation in the Shanghai reinsurance center and the establishment of operational centers demonstrate the company's commitment to advancing the reinsurance landscape in China [9].

Core Viewpoint - The Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey emphasizes the need for a global policy response to emerging threats posed by the increasing use of private finance and stablecoins, as stated in his recent speech to the G20 [1]. Group 1: Global Financial Stability Committee (FSB) - The FSB, established by the G20 in June 2009, aims to enhance global financial regulation and stability, with its current chair being Andrew Bailey [1]. - Bailey committed to reforming FSB's monitoring policies to be more flexible and responsive to emerging vulnerabilities and financial gaps [1]. - The FSB plans to engage in open discussions among member countries regarding next steps and strengthen ties with the private sector to leverage their expertise on risks and market vulnerabilities [1][3]. Group 2: Rise of Stablecoins - Stablecoins, a form of digital currency backed by traditional assets like the US dollar, have seen rapid growth, particularly in the US market, with some analysts predicting their scale could reach $2 trillion [2]. - These digital currencies aim to maintain a stable value, typically pegged 1:1 to the US dollar, and have gained traction in crypto trading and cross-border financial services [2]. - The European financial stability regulators are pushing to ban the issuance of stablecoins in conjunction with other jurisdictions due to concerns about unpredictable cross-border risks [2]. Group 3: Regulatory Challenges - Bailey highlighted significant gaps in addressing financial stability risks, noting that few jurisdictions have established comprehensive regulatory frameworks for global stablecoins, raising concerns about regulatory arbitrage [3]. - The FSB has prioritized non-bank financial entities but has struggled to collect comprehensive risk data from this rapidly growing market [3]. - There is a growing concern that the trend towards deregulation may weaken reform efforts, as evidenced by delays in implementing post-crisis banking reforms [3][4].