Core Viewpoint - Insurance capital is focusing on high dividend and technology growth sectors, with a total of 7,677 research activities conducted on A-share listed companies as of May 21 this year, indicating a strategic shift towards stable cash flow and growth potential [1][2]. Group 1: Research Activities - A total of 180 insurance institutions conducted 7,677 research activities on 1,292 A-share listed companies, showing a decrease in frequency compared to the same period last year [2]. - Among insurance asset management institutions, Taikang Asset Management and Huatai Asset Management led with 428 and 317 research activities, respectively [2]. - Pension insurance companies were the most active in research, with the top five being Ping An Pension Insurance, Changjiang Pension Insurance, China Life Pension Insurance, Taiping Pension Insurance, and China People's Pension Insurance [2]. Group 2: Reasons for Decrease in Research Frequency - The decline in research frequency is attributed to three main factors: focus on high dividend stocks in a low-interest environment, more precise investment strategies due to regulatory clarity, and established market consensus on certain technology growth sectors [3]. - Despite the decrease in research frequency, the allocation of stocks by insurance companies has increased, with the proportion of funds allocated to stocks rising to 7.56% for property insurance companies and 8.43% for life insurance companies, up by 1.2 and 1.65 percentage points year-on-year, respectively [3]. Group 3: Investment Focus - The primary focus of insurance capital research includes high dividend sectors and technology growth sectors, such as electronic components, industrial machinery, electrical components and equipment, integrated circuits, medical equipment, and regional banks [4]. - Over 500 of the researched companies are listed on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board or the Growth Enterprise Market, accounting for nearly 40% of the total [4]. - The core characteristics of the sectors being focused on are the stable cash flow from high dividend assets and the growth potential of high-tech assets, which are supported by government policies [4]. Group 4: Future Outlook - Insurance capital is expected to continue optimizing a "barbell" asset allocation strategy, balancing high dividend assets for stable returns with investments in technology innovation, green low-carbon initiatives, and health care sectors [5]. - The use of innovative tools such as long-term equity investments and REITs will be emphasized to enhance portfolio structure while strengthening ESG risk management [5]. - The industry is encouraged to maintain a long-term investment philosophy and actively seek sustainable investment opportunities [5].

Group 1 - The financial industry is accelerating the transition to a green low-carbon economy through deepening green finance, influenced by global climate governance and China's high-quality economic development [1] - The introduction of the "Guidelines for Sustainable Development Reports of Listed Companies" marks a significant change in the A-share market, transitioning to a new phase of "mandatory and voluntary disclosure" [1] - The guidelines will be implemented starting January 2025, requiring companies to disclose their 2025 sustainable development reports by April 30, 2026, with transitional arrangements to ease the pressure on businesses [1] Group 2 - The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Ecology and Environment will release the "Corporate Sustainable Disclosure Standards No. 1 - Climate (Trial) (Draft for Comments)" in April 2025, which includes six chapters and 47 articles covering governance, strategy, risk management, and more [2] - The new standards will require companies to disclose climate-related risks and opportunities, financial impact analysis, greenhouse gas emissions accounting, and carbon reduction targets, providing important guidance for high-quality information disclosure [2] - Listed banks will need to restructure their ESG reporting framework to ensure compliance with regulatory standards as the mandatory disclosure deadline approaches [2] Group 3 - The new disclosure requirements may pose challenges for some small and medium-sized banks due to potential historical data gaps or insufficient system support [3] - The report suggests that listed banks should integrate sustainable development concepts into strategic planning and governance structures, shifting ESG risk management from a supplementary role to a core decision-making factor [3] - Banks are encouraged to establish a regular climate risk stress testing mechanism, with major banks already conducting such tests under the guidance of the central bank, expanding from credit risk to liquidity and reputational risks [3]