Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration have issued a notification to implement four tax exemption measures to support the transfer and management of state-owned equity and cash income for the social security fund, effective from April 1, 2024 [1][2]. Tax Exemption Measures - The first measure exempts value-added tax on all interest and interest-like income from loans and financial product transfer income obtained by the receiving entities during the investment process of transferred state-owned equity and cash income [2]. - The second measure classifies income from the transfer of state-owned equity and cash income as non-taxable income for corporate income tax purposes [3]. - The third measure exempts the stamp duty that the receiving entities should pay when transferring non-listed state-owned equity [4]. - The fourth measure implements a "first collect, then return" policy for stamp duty on the transfer of listed state-owned equity and on securities transactions using cash income [4]. Impact on Investment Dynamics - The tax incentives are expected to enhance the net income space for receiving entities, thereby increasing their investment returns and encouraging them to diversify their asset allocation beyond traditional low-risk assets [5]. - The measures are anticipated to transform the social security fund into a long-term institutional investor in the capital market, promoting a shift from short-term speculation to long-term value investment [5]. Policy Significance - The notification signals a commitment to stabilize expectations, promote reforms, and support the market by reducing investment costs for receiving entities, thereby injecting long-term capital into the market [5]. - The policy aims to address the sustainability of the basic pension insurance system amid increasing aging population pressures and to enhance public confidence in the social security system [5]. Historical Context - The transfer of state-owned capital to supplement the social security fund is a significant initiative by the central government, aimed at addressing the pension fund shortfall by transferring 10% of state-owned equity from major enterprises and financial institutions [7]. - The operational framework for managing the cash income from these transfers has been established, with a focus on market-oriented and professional management principles [8].

财政部、税务总局最新发布。 9月2日财政部、税务总局发布《关于划转充实社保基金国有股权及现金收益运作管理税收政策的通知》 （下称《通知》），明确4项免税举措，以支持划转充实社保基金国有股权及现金收益运作管理。4项免税 举措自2024年4月1日起执行。《通知》发布前已缴税款，符合条件的可予以退回。 受访专家认为，多项免税直接提升了承接主体的净收益空间。未来，社保基金有望成为资本市场长期机构 投资者的"压舱石"，推动市场从"短期博弈"向"长期价值"转型。 4项免税举措提升承接主体净收益空间 为支持划转充实社保基金国有股权及现金收益运作管理，《通知》明确4项免税举措： 一是对承接主体在运用划转的国有股权和现金收益投资过程中，贷款服务取得的全部利息及利息性质的 收入和金融商品转让收入，免征增值税。 二是将转让划转的国有股权及现金收益投资取得的收入，作为企业所得税不征税收入。 三是承接主体转让划转的非上市公司国有股权，免征承接主体应缴纳的印花税。 四是对承接主体转让划转的上市公司国有股权，以及运用现金收益买卖证券应缴纳的证券交易印花税， 实行先征后返。 《通知》所提承接主体，按照《划转部分国有资本充实社保基金实施方案》 ...

Core Viewpoint - Southern Fund Management Co., Ltd. has announced a significant investment of at least 230 million yuan in three equity ETF linked funds, reflecting confidence in the long-term stability and health of the Chinese capital market [1][5]. Group 1: Investment Details - The three funds involved in the buyback are Southern CSI A500 ETF Linked A (022434), Southern S&P China A-Share Large Cap Dividend Low Volatility 50 ETF Linked A (008163), and Southern Cash Flow ETF (159232) [4]. - The CSI A500 ETF has a scale of 16.681 billion yuan, ranking third among its peers, while the S&P China A-Share Large Cap Dividend Low Volatility 50 ETF has a scale of 13.749 billion yuan [4]. - The cash flow ETF focuses on high-dividend assets, aligning with current market demand for stable income assets [4]. Group 2: Market Context - China's GDP grew by 5.3% year-on-year in the first half of the year, indicating steady macroeconomic progress [5]. - As of August 6, the price-to-earnings ratio of the CSI 300 Index was 13.93 times, and the Hang Seng Index was 11.83 times, significantly lower than the S&P 500 (26.89 times) and Nikkei 225 (18.88 times), positioning A-shares and Hong Kong stocks as undervalued globally [5]. - The new "National Nine Articles" policy is expected to promote long-term capital inflows into the market, further enhancing institutional confidence [5]. Group 3: Institutional Behavior - A total of 21 public fund institutions have announced buybacks this year, amounting to 74.7 million yuan, with nearly 40% of this in equity funds [5]. - Southern Fund's buyback of 230 million yuan is the largest among these institutions, with others like ICBC Credit Suisse and Jianxin also exceeding 100 million yuan [5]. - The buyback actions are typically accompanied by a commitment to hold for at least one year, aimed at enhancing investor trust and promoting a long-term investment philosophy [5].