Core Viewpoint - The People's Bank of China plans to launch a "Technology Board" in the bond market to support financial institutions, technology companies, and private equity investment institutions, aiming to enhance the product system of technology innovation bonds (referred to as "Sci-Tech Bonds") [2] Group 1: Current Status of Sci-Tech Bonds - Sci-Tech Bonds are credit bonds issued by technology innovation enterprises or used to raise funds for technology innovation, serving as an important tool for financing and supporting the real economy [3] - The market for Sci-Tech Bonds has shown strong growth since its inception in June 2016, evolving into mainstream Sci-Tech corporate bonds and notes, with issuance volumes increasing significantly from 16.6 billion yuan in 2021 to 1.23 trillion yuan in 2024 [3][4] - As of March 11, 2025, the total balance of mainstream Sci-Tech Bonds reached 1.78 trillion yuan, accounting for 6.48% of the market's credit bonds [4] Group 2: Advantages of Sci-Tech Bonds - Issuing Sci-Tech Bonds helps reduce overall financing costs for technology enterprises, with high-credit Sci-Tech Bonds showing a premium of 5-10 basis points over ordinary credit bonds of the same rating and maturity [4] - The funds raised through Sci-Tech Bonds effectively support research and innovation activities, leading to improved profitability and cash flow for the issuers [5] Group 3: Challenges Facing the Sci-Tech Bond Market - The market faces three main bottlenecks: a mismatch of risk and return in debt assets, limited use of raised funds for equity investments, and a mismatch between bond issuance terms and the innovation cycle of technology enterprises [6][7][8] - In 2024, the issuance of Sci-Tech Bonds was dominated by central and local state-owned enterprises, with private enterprises accounting for only 7.82% of issuers [6] - The average issuance term of Sci-Tech Bonds has increased, but private enterprises still face shorter terms, which do not align well with the longer return cycles of innovation projects [8] Group 4: Policy Recommendations - To address the challenges, it is recommended to introduce credit enhancement mechanisms to encourage more small and medium-sized technology enterprises to issue Sci-Tech Bonds [9] - Expanding the range of issuing institutions to include financial institutions and private equity investment institutions, while extending the bond issuance terms to better match the investment cycles of technology projects [10] - Developing bond index products to encourage long-term funds to invest in technology innovation corporate bonds [10] Group 5: Future Outlook - With coordinated policy efforts and improvements in credit enhancement, the expansion of issuing institutions, and the attraction of long-term capital, the Sci-Tech Bond market is expected to play a more significant role in supporting technological innovation and promoting high-quality economic development [11]

Group 1 - The report emphasizes the importance of supporting the bond market's healthy development and highlights the risks associated with interest rate fluctuations in the bond market [1] - It notes that while government bonds carry no credit risk, their market prices are subject to reverse fluctuations when market interest rates change, thus facing interest rate risk [1] - The report suggests encouraging large banks to engage more in bond trading to help maintain market supply-demand balance and promote reasonable bond pricing [1] Group 2 - The report advocates for creating a favorable financial environment to boost and expand consumption, especially as external demand weakens due to global trade tensions [2] - It outlines that the People's Bank of China will implement moderately loose monetary policies and introduce a package of financial measures to support consumption [2] - The report identifies ongoing issues in the real economy, such as weak demand and excessive competition in certain sectors, which affect price levels [2] Group 3 - The report states that promoting a reasonable rebound in prices requires balancing supply and demand, with a focus on expanding effective demand [3] - It calls for deepening structural reforms and coordinating various policies, including fiscal, monetary, industrial, employment, and social security, to enhance policy synergy [3] - The report suggests a shift in price control strategies from managing high prices to managing low prices, emphasizing high-quality development over mere scale expansion [3]

5月9日，由中国银行间市场交易商协会（下称"交易商协会"）主办、北京金融资产交易所（下称"北金 所"）承办的科技创新债券上线暨集中路演活动在北京举办，标志着银行间债券市场正式上线科技创新 债券。 "通过债券市场'科技板'政策支持，我们进一步降低了融资成本，增加了耐心资本资金来源。"亦庄国投 相关负责人表示，科技创新债券为支持新一代信息技术、人工智能、生物医药、智能制造等战略性新兴 产业提供了稳定的资金保障。 银行间债券市场科技创新债券在5月7日由交易商协会发文宣布推出。据交易商协会日前披露，截至5月8 日，已有36家企业公告发行科技创新债券，发行规模合计210亿元；14家企业开展注册申报，注册规模 合计180亿元。 中国人民银行金融市场司副司长曹媛媛在致辞中指出，科技创新债券是连接资本市场与科技创新的重要 纽带。她在现场倡议，发行主体要用好、用足募集资金，投资主体对科技创新债券要树立长期价值投资 理念、共享科技红利，鼓励市场灵活设计债券条款，推动更多金融活水涌向创新高地。 "债券市场'科技板'的上线开启了科技金融发展的新篇章。"中国银行间市场交易商协会副秘书长包香明 在致辞中指出，5月7日，中国人民银行、中国 ...

Core Viewpoint - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) emphasizes the need to balance short-term and long-term goals, support for the real economy, and maintaining the health of the banking system in its monetary policy execution report for Q1 2025, while addressing external economic challenges and promoting high-quality development [2][3]. Group 1: Monetary Policy and Economic Support - The PBOC plans to implement a moderately loose monetary policy to create a favorable financial environment for expanding consumption, utilizing various policy tools to maintain liquidity [6]. - A comprehensive set of financial policies aimed at boosting consumption will be introduced, focusing on enhancing financial services in key sectors such as tourism, education, and healthcare [6][5]. - The report highlights the need for a more adaptable financial product and service system to meet consumer demands, aiming for a synergistic relationship between consumption and finance [5][6]. Group 2: Financing Costs and Transparency - The PBOC is conducting pilot programs to clarify the comprehensive financing costs for enterprises, addressing non-interest costs that contribute to high perceived financing costs [8][9]. - The initiative includes a "Loan Clarity Sheet" that details all costs associated with loans, enhancing transparency and enabling enterprises to better understand and negotiate their financing options [9][10]. - The goal is to lower overall financing costs for small and medium-sized enterprises by improving transparency and reducing non-interest fees [10]. Group 3: Bond Market Development - The PBOC identifies the need to enhance the efficiency and risk management capabilities of the bond market, noting that the current investor structure and tax policies impact bond pricing and trading [12][13]. - Recommendations include encouraging large banks to engage more in bond trading to stabilize market supply and demand, and improving the legal framework for corporate bonds [14]. - Future monetary policy will focus on strengthening the bond market's functionality and its ability to support the real economy, including the introduction of a "Technology Board" for innovative bonds [14][15].

Core Viewpoint - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) emphasizes the need for a balanced approach in monetary policy to support the real economy while maintaining the health of the banking system, amidst external economic challenges and the need for stable growth [1][2] Group 1: Monetary Policy and Economic Support - The PBOC aims to enhance macroeconomic policy effectiveness by balancing short-term and long-term goals, stabilizing growth, and supporting the real economy [1] - The report highlights the importance of expanding domestic demand and stabilizing expectations to reinforce economic development and social stability [1] - A shift in focus from merely promoting economic growth to consolidating the fundamentals of economic development and social stability is noted [1] Group 2: Financial Support for Consumption - The PBOC plans to implement a package of financial policies to boost consumption, guiding financial institutions to enhance consumer finance services [2][3] - There is a recognition of structural contradictions in the consumption sector, with a need for high-quality supply in areas like tourism, healthcare, and elder care [3] - The report emphasizes the necessity of developing financial products that align with consumer needs to create a virtuous cycle between consumption and finance [3][4] Group 3: Transparency in Corporate Financing - The PBOC is initiating a pilot program to improve the transparency of corporate loan financing costs, addressing non-interest costs that contribute to high financing burdens for businesses [5][6] - The "Loan Clarity Sheet" will detail all costs associated with loans, enhancing corporate understanding of financing expenses and promoting cost reduction [5][6] - The pilot program has already seen significant participation, with over 1.53 trillion yuan in loans evaluated for comprehensive financing costs [5] Group 4: Bond Market Development - The PBOC identifies the need to strengthen the bond market's pricing efficiency and risk management capabilities, noting the current dominance of large state-owned banks in bond holdings [8][9] - Recommendations include encouraging larger banks to engage more in bond trading to maintain market balance and improve pricing [10] - Future plans involve enhancing the bond market's functionality and supporting the issuance of technology innovation bonds to foster economic growth [10]

5月9日下午2:30分，北京金融资产交易所人头攒动，科技创新债券上线暨集中路演活动(以下简称"活动")正在此举行，新希望、西科控股等8家发行人面向 现场几十家投资机构开展了一场集中路演。随着"科创未来金融护航"的蓝色横幅缓缓拉开，至此，银行间债券市场"科技板"正式上线。 党的二十届三中全会明确提出，要加快多层次债券市场建设，构建同科技创新相适应的科技金融体制。近日，中国人民银行、中国证监会联合发布关于支 持发行科技创新债券有关事宜的公告(中国人民银行中国证监会公告〔2025〕8号)。 银行间债券市场随即响应。5月7日，中国银行间市场交易商协会(以下简称"交易商协会")发布《关于推出科技创新债券构建债市"科技板"的通知》(以下简 称《通知》)，推出科技创新债券，市场反响热烈，多家机构积极参与注册发行。 以科技创新债券为桥梁 推动更多金融活水涌向创新高地 当前我国债券市场规模已经超过了180万亿元，稳居全球第二大债券市场。"科技创新债券的推出不仅是市场的一次重要创新，也是加快我国多层次债券市 场建设的一次关键机遇。"在活动上，中国人民银行金融市场司副司长曹媛媛关于各市场主体参与科技创新债券提出了四点倡议。 她表示 ...

中国央行：将继续完善公开市场一级交易商和做市商考核，加强投资者利率风险管理，优化债券市场结 构及制度安排，促进债券市场功能进一步增强，为利率市场化推进和货币政策调控转型提供坚实支撑。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The recent announcement by the People's Bank of China and the China Securities Regulatory Commission marks a significant milestone in the development of the technology innovation bond market in China, aiming to enhance the investment ecosystem for technology innovation bonds and stimulate the multi-tiered bond market [1][2]. Group 1: Development of Technology Innovation Bonds - Since its full launch in 2022, the technology innovation bond market has rapidly developed, accumulating a total issuance of 2.5 trillion yuan and a balance of 1.8 trillion yuan by the end of Q1 2025, accounting for 5.38% of the non-financial corporate credit bond balance [2][3]. - The funds raised from technology innovation bonds have primarily been used for repaying existing debts or supplementing liquidity, indicating a need for more targeted funding applications [2]. Group 2: Features of the New "Technology Board" - The "Technology Board" expands the range of issuers and the purposes for which funds can be raised, now including financial institutions and equity investment institutions, which can use the funds for various technology innovation-related activities [3]. - A differentiated review mechanism has been implemented to enhance issuance efficiency, including a "green channel" for simplified disclosures and extended validity of reports [3]. - Emphasis is placed on post-issuance supervision, ensuring compliance in the use of raised funds and enhancing the effectiveness of the bond market in supporting national strategies [3]. Group 3: Credit Rating Innovations - The credit rating system for technology innovation bonds has been innovated to better reflect the characteristics of tech enterprises, with a new rating method introduced in April 2024 that reduces the weight of asset and scale metrics while increasing the focus on technological innovation capabilities [4][5]. - This new approach aims to enhance the accessibility and convenience of financing for early-stage and growth-stage tech companies, thereby attracting more long-term capital into the technology innovation sector [4]. Group 4: Market Vitality and Future Outlook - The establishment of the "Technology Board" is expected to activate demand for technology innovation bonds from various entities, enhancing the synergy between loans, bonds, and equity financing [7]. - Nearly 100 market institutions are planning to issue over 300 billion yuan in technology innovation bonds, with expectations for further participation from additional institutions [7]. - Continuous innovation in bond types and improvement of the policy environment are essential for enhancing the liquidity and attractiveness of technology innovation bonds, particularly for lower credit quality issuers [8].

以增量政策下好先手棋 以自身韧性应对外部风高浪急 ■记者观察 稳企业。全球最大银行市场、第二大资本市场和第二大债券市场，将为科技型企业发展提供资金"后 盾"。债券市场"科技板"横空出世，为科技创新提供高效、便捷、低成本的增量资金；深化科创板、创 业板改革政策措施出台在即；信贷支持科技创新的专项机制蓄势待发，金融资产投资公司批设"开闸"， 将加大对科创企业的投资力度…… 面对关税冲击，外贸企业在危机中觅新机，以"广交世界"抵御外围"海啸"，金融政策将助力外贸行业筑 起"堤坝"。银行业保险业护航外贸发展系列政策措施将制定实施，对外贸企业将应贷尽贷、应续尽续； 受关税政策影响较大的上市公司，将在股权质押、再融资、募集资金使用等方面获得更高的监管包容 度。 稳预期。超常规政策"如约而至"，社会信心"如期充值"。作为重要的宏观调控工具，货币政策超预期、 力度大、工具多、落地快：降准方面，既针对大中型银行，也阶段性调降汽车金融公司、金融租赁公司 存款准备金率；降息方面，下调了政策利率和住房公积金贷款利率，并首次全面下调结构性货币政策工 具利率；结构性工具既有新工具创设，也有额度增加，还有价格优惠。超常规的政策组合，迎来了 ...

5月7日，中国人民银行、中国证监会联合发布关于支持发行科技创新债券有关事宜的公告（以下简称 《公告》），从丰富科技创新债券产品体系和完善科技创新债券配套支持机制等方面，对支持科技创新 债券发行提出多项重要举措。 随后，沪深北交易所同步发布《关于进一步支持发行科技创新债券服务新质生产力的通知》，从三大方 面进一步细化支持措施。交易商协会也迅速响应，制定并发布《关于推出科技创新债券构建债市"科技 板"的通知》，创新推出科技创新债券，围绕四个方面，激发科技创新动力和市场活力。与此同时，全 国银行间同业拆借中心通知称，即日起全额减免银行间债券市场境内成员以科技创新债券为标的的现券 买卖交易手续费，减免期为2025年至2027年。 至此，由多部门协同推进、多层面共同发力的政策"组合拳"，将成为支持科技创新企业发展的强大动 力。接受《证券日报》记者采访的专家表示，这股合力不仅体现出对科技创新企业融资难、融资贵问题 的精准"把脉"，更切实降低了这些企业的融资成本，助力其在技术研发、成果转化、市场拓展等关键环 节"轻装上阵"；同时，通过创新债券产品与机制，也极大丰富了债券市场的产品供给，吸引更多投资者 入场，有效提升了债券市 ...