Core Viewpoint - Citadel Securities urges the SEC to slow down the regulation of tokenized securities, warning that this emerging financial tool may unexpectedly impact traditional capital markets [1][2] Group 1: Concerns about Tokenized Securities - Citadel highlights that tokenized securities could divert funds from an already weak IPO market, providing private companies with an alternative financing channel [1][3] - The company expresses concern that tokenized securities may create new liquidity pools that institutional investors, due to risk management policies or fiduciary duties, cannot participate in [3] - The absence of institutional investors could affect market depth and price discovery efficiency [3] Group 2: Regulatory Approach - Citadel emphasizes the need for the SEC to advance tokenization through formal rule-making processes rather than hastily relaxing regulations [1][4] - The recent regulatory victory for the digital asset industry, with the stablecoin legislation coming into effect, underscores the importance of balancing innovation and regulatory caution [4] Group 3: Support for Tokenized Securities - Supporters of tokenized securities envision a more efficient trading environment, enabling 24/7 trading, instant settlement, and enhanced liquidity [5] - Digital asset trading platforms like Coinbase and Robinhood view tokenized securities as an opportunity to expand their service offerings and attract more users [6]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the market for science and technology innovation bonds (科创债) in China has surpassed 2.2 trillion yuan by 2025, with a continuous increase in the proportion of high-quality innovation enterprises [1][2] - The ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) market is seen as a crucial tool for asset allocation and economic development, with significant growth potential as capital market reforms progress [2][3] - The focus of the market this year is on obtaining trading profits, with ETFs providing a natural trading advantage due to their high liquidity [3][4] Group 2 - Insurance capital is in the early stages of engaging with bond ETFs, particularly credit bond ETFs, and is expected to increase its allocation as product variety and liquidity improve [4][5] - The introduction of the science and technology innovation bond ETF is viewed as an important innovation in capital market products, promoting technological innovation and optimizing market structure [2][3] - The dual fund manager model adopted by Penghua Fund for its science and technology innovation bond ETF aims to enhance asset allocation and operational management, supporting product scale growth [5]

Core Insights - The article celebrates the 6th anniversary of the Sci-Tech Innovation Board (STAR Market) and provides statistics on the number of listed companies and their IPO intermediaries [1] Group 1: IPO Statistics - As of now, there are 589 listed companies on the STAR Market, with the number of IPOs per year as follows: 70 in 2019, 143 in 2020, 162 in 2021, 124 in 2022, 67 in 2023, 15 in 2024, and 8 from 2025 to present [1] - The intermediaries involved in these IPOs include 53 securities firms, 67 law firms, and 29 accounting firms [1] Group 2: Top IPO Sponsors - The most active IPO sponsor representative is Zhao Liang from CITIC Securities, with 6 projects [2] - Wang Bin, also from CITIC Securities, follows with 5 projects, while 47 other representatives have completed 3 or more projects [2][3] Group 3: Top Lawyers - The leading IPO lawyer is Wang Li from Shanghai Jintiancheng, with 11 projects, followed by Shen Cheng from the same firm with 10 projects, and Shi Tiejun from Beijing Junhe with 8 projects [5] Group 4: Top Accountants - The top IPO accountant is Wang Qiang from Tianjian, with 8 projects, followed by Zhang Songbai and Wang Na from Lixin, with 7 and 6 projects respectively [6]

Core Viewpoint - The market is at a critical point to test the validity of "bull market thinking" as it approaches the third quarter, with expectations for increased capital inflow and sector performance [1][11][13]. Group 1: Sector Performance - In Q2, the sectors with the highest increase in active equity fund allocations, excluding stock price factors, were communication, military industry, and non-bank financials, while the sectors with the most significant reductions were food and beverage, automotive, and electrical equipment [2][4]. - The AI computing power chain (including optical modules and PCBs) has once again become a consensus direction for institutional accumulation, marking the sixth time the TMT sector has been the top area for public fund accumulation in a single quarter since the AI wave began in 2023 [1][11]. - The non-bank sector (insurance and brokerage) also ranked among the top three for public fund accumulation in Q2, reflecting expectations for increased market participation despite no significant improvement in the economic fundamentals [1][13]. Group 2: Fund Allocation Insights - The report indicates a significant increase in the allocation to Hong Kong stocks, reaching a record high of 19.7%, with a focus on innovative drugs and a reduction in automotive sector investments [16]. - The technology chain primarily focused on increasing positions in computing power, particularly in sectors with high confidence in immediate fundamentals, such as optical modules and PCBs [17]. - The report highlights a shift in institutional preferences towards "new consumption" core stocks, indicating a change in aesthetic appreciation between new and old consumption sectors [17]. Group 3: Historical Context and Trends - Since Q4 2021, sectors with the highest single-quarter increases in holdings often see their stock price performance rank in the middle to lower tier in the following quarter, suggesting a potential overextension of market expectations [5][9]. - The report suggests that if the relevant sectors can continue to perform well in Q3 and Q4, it would indicate that the current "bull market thinking" is gradually solidifying [11][13].

◎记者 温婷 中国人民银行数据显示，2025年上半年，非银行业金融机构存款增加2.55万亿元，创近十年同期新高。 市场分析认为，随着存款利率下调，A股市场情绪改善，增量资金通过证券账户、资管产品进入非银存 款池，直接推动了非银机构存款再创新高，并将继续维持增长态势。 存款加速"非银化" 非银机构存款一般包括证券、信托、理财、基金等非银机构存放在银行的存款。今年以来，存款利率下 调、资本市场明显回暖，加速了居民存款"非银化"步伐。 上半年，人民币存款增加17.94万亿元。其中，非银机构存款增加2.55万亿元，同比多增3400亿元，增量 亦创近十年同期新高。 光大证券研究所副所长、金融业首席分析师王一峰表示，这反映了存款利率连续下调之后，一般存款 的"脱媒"趋势。 在他看来，非银机构存款规模持续走高，是当前阶段一般存款"脱媒"、资本市场表现稳定向好、货币政 策保持流动性宽松等共同作用的结果。资金通过非银机构进行再配置，如购买债券、投资股票等方式发 挥了支持实体经济的作用，一定程度上减轻了对于间接金融的依赖，契合我国经济高质量发展的总体方 向。 经过多次存款挂牌利率下调后，大型银行一年期定期存款利率已降至0.95% ...

Core Points - Shanxi Securities Co., Ltd. has successfully issued corporate bonds with a total scale of up to RMB 10 billion, with the final issuance amount being RMB 1 billion [1] - The bonds were issued at a price of RMB 100 per bond, with a final coupon rate of 1.83% and a subscription multiple of 2.89 times [1] - The funds raised will be used entirely for repaying existing corporate bonds after deducting issuance costs [1] Summary by Sections - **Issuance Details** - The corporate bonds were registered under the approval number 815 from the China Securities Regulatory Commission [1] - The issuance period was from July 18, 2025, to July 21, 2025 [1] - **Investor Participation** - The bond underwriting institution, Zhongde Securities Co., Ltd., and its affiliates did not participate in the subscription [2] - CITIC Securities Co., Ltd. and its affiliates subscribed and were allocated RMB 20 million [2] - **Regulatory Compliance** - All investors participating in the bond issuance met the requirements set forth in relevant regulations, including the Company Bond Issuance and Trading Management Measures and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange's updated rules [2]

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中信证券：长久期利率债的性价比已经有所修复 金十数据7月21日讯，中信证券研报称，近期随着权益市场情绪升温，债市进入窄幅震荡模式，10年、 30年国债似乎难以突破前低，但信用债、地方债等品种表现则相对强势，说明在基准利率方向不明朗的 阶段，压缩利差成为阻力更小的方向。从比价效应来看，长久期利率债的性价比已经有所修复。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The bond underwriting market in China is experiencing severe price competition, with underwriters willing to accept extremely low fees to secure business, leading to regulatory investigations into several institutions for abnormal pricing practices [1][6][10]. Group 1: Underwriting Fee Trends - The underwriting fees for the 2025-2026 secondary capital bond project by Guangfa Bank were reported as exceptionally low, with fees as low as 700 yuan and an average of around 10,000 yuan per institution, significantly below market averages [3][4][6]. - The total underwriting service fee for the six selected institutions was only 63,448 yuan, raising concerns about the sustainability of such low pricing [3][4]. Group 2: Regulatory Response - The China Interbank Market Dealers Association has initiated self-regulatory investigations into six institutions for their unusually low bids, citing potential violations of self-regulatory rules [6][10]. - Previous instances of low underwriting fees by Guangfa Bank have also drawn market scrutiny, indicating a pattern of aggressive pricing strategies that may undermine market integrity [6][10]. Group 3: Market Dynamics - The intense competition among underwriting firms is driven by a desire to increase market share and rankings, leading to a cycle of low pricing that may not cover operational costs [7][9]. - The top six banks dominate the bond underwriting market, holding a combined market share of 53.7%, which pressures smaller firms to engage in price competition to secure business [9]. Group 4: Industry Concerns - There are significant concerns that continued low pricing in the underwriting market could lead to inadequate due diligence and increased risks of bond defaults, potentially harming the overall market [10]. - Experts suggest that a shift in focus from low pricing to value creation is necessary to restore a healthy competitive environment in the bond underwriting sector [10].

随着整改的不断推进，券商大集合产品将正式淡出历史舞台。 证监会网站显示，7月16日，国信证券资管的一款产品申请变更为鹏华基金的产品。7月15日，国投证券资管的 一款产品申请变更为安信基金的产品。7月8日，信达证券资管的一款产品申请变更为信达澳亚基金的产品。 这是券商资管大集合产品在转为公募产品，而且这一进度正在加快。始于2018年底的券商大集合整改，至今已 经接近7年。由于整改过程存在一定难度，不少产品一再延期。目前，仍有产品原计划6月底到期，继续选择了 延期到今年下半年。在具体的整改过程中，还有的大集合产品选择清盘，有的选择转为私募产品等。 清盘 7月9日，信达证券资管大集合产品"信达价值精选一年持有期灵活配置混合型集合资产管理计划"发布了清算报 告。 据悉，该大集合产品于2025年6月30日到期。报告提到，"本集合计划到期后，按照中国证监会相关规定执行。 如本集合计划到期后，不符合法律法规或中国证监会的要求而须终止本集合计划的，无须召开集合计划份额持 有人大会。本集合计划于2025年6月30日存续期届满。存续期届满后，本集合计划将根据《资产管理合同》的 约定进入财产清算程序。" 转私募 6月底，国投证券发 ...