Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the investment banking and brokerage industry [7] Core Insights - Recent market enthusiasm remains high, with Q3 brokerage performance expected to continue its growth trend. The long-term ROE central tendency is anticipated to rise. In the insurance sector, the logic of deposit migration, increased equity allocation, and improved new policy costs is confirmed, leading to greater certainty in long-term ROE improvement and accelerated valuation recovery. Overall, the cost-performance ratio for investment is gradually increasing [2][4] Summary by Sections Industry Performance - The non-bank financial index increased by 2.7% last week, with an excess return of 0.7% relative to the CSI 300. Year-to-date, the non-bank financial index is up 6.9%, but underperforms the CSI 300 by 11.0% [5][17] Market Activity - Market activity has slightly declined, with an average daily trading volume of 21,876.96 billion yuan, down 5.43% week-on-week. The average turnover rate is 2.28%, a decrease of 17.11 basis points [5][39] Insurance Sector - In August 2025, cumulative insurance premium income reached 479.99 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 9.63%. Life insurance premiums grew by 14.05%, while property insurance premiums increased by 4.67% [21][25] Brokerage Recommendations - The report recommends stable dividend-paying stocks such as Jiangsu Jinzhong, China Ping An, and China Pacific Insurance, along with companies like New China Life, China Life, Hong Kong Exchanges, CITIC Securities, Dongfang Wealth, and Tonghuashun based on performance elasticity and valuation [4][6] Financing Activities - In September 2025, equity financing reached 41.634 billion yuan, a month-on-month increase of 86.6%, while bond financing totaled 8.11 trillion yuan, up 8.3% [50]

Core Points - Sunshine Power Co., Ltd. has submitted a listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with China International Capital Corporation (CICC) as the exclusive sponsor [1] Group 1 - Sunshine Power Co., Ltd. is seeking to go public on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange [1] - The exclusive sponsor for the listing is China International Capital Corporation (CICC) [1]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the non-bank financial sector [7]. Core Insights - Recent market enthusiasm remains high, with Q3 brokerage performance expected to continue its high growth trend. It is essential to reassess policies and regulations, focusing on the balance of investment and financing mechanisms. The financing balance and proportion have also reached new highs, warranting close monitoring of leverage risks and regulatory dynamics related to derivatives. In the insurance sector, the overall trend supports the logic of deposit migration, increased equity allocation, and improved new policy costs, leading to a higher certainty of mid-to-long-term ROE improvement and accelerated valuation recovery. The overall cost-effectiveness of investment is gradually increasing [2][4]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - The non-bank financial index decreased by 0.1% this week, with an excess return of -1.2% relative to the CSI 300. Year-to-date, the non-bank financial index has increased by 4.1%, with an excess return of -11.5% compared to the CSI 300 [5]. Brokerage Sector - The average daily trading volume in the two markets was 23,131.93 billion yuan, down 8.13% week-on-week. The margin financing balance increased to 2.44 trillion yuan, up 1.74% [39][44]. Insurance Sector - In July 2025, the cumulative premium income reached 42,085 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.75%. The life insurance sector saw a premium income of 31,153 billion yuan, up 7.34% year-on-year [22][23]. Recommendations - The report recommends stable dividend-paying stocks such as Jiangsu Jinzu, China Ping An, and China Pacific Insurance, which have strong market positions and business models. Additionally, it suggests considering New China Life, China Life, Hong Kong Stock Exchange, CITIC Securities, Dongfang Wealth, Tonghuashun, and Jiufang Zhitu Holdings based on performance elasticity and valuation levels [4].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the industry [7] Core Insights - Recent market activity remains high, with Q3 performance expected to continue the trend of significant growth, suggesting a focus on leading companies and high-performing stocks within the sector [2][4] - In the insurance sector, the report confirms the logic of deposit migration, increased equity allocation, and improved new policy costs, enhancing the certainty of long-term ROE improvement and potential valuation recovery [2][4] - Recommendations include Jiangsu Jinzhong for stable profit growth and dividend rates, China Ping An for stable dividends and high yield, and China Pacific Insurance for its strong business model and market position [2][4] Market Performance - The non-bank financial index decreased by 3.7% this week, with a year-to-date increase of 4.2%, ranking low in the industry [5] - The average daily trading volume in the market increased to 25,178.46 billion, up 8.23% week-on-week, indicating a recovery in market activity [5][37] Insurance Sector Overview - In July 2025, the cumulative insurance premium income reached 42,085 billion, a year-on-year increase of 6.75%, with life insurance contributing 31,153 billion and non-life insurance 10,933 billion [21][22] - The total assets of the insurance industry as of July 2025 were 39.59 trillion, with life insurance companies holding 34.69 trillion [26][27] Brokerage and Investment Business - The report highlights a recovery in trading activity, with the average daily turnover in the two markets showing an increase, and the margin financing balance rising to 2.40 trillion, up 2.65% [38][45] - The equity market remains volatile, with the CSI 300 index down 0.44% and the ChiNext index up 2.34% [42] Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on high-performing stocks such as New China Life, China Life, Hong Kong Exchanges, CITIC Securities, Dongfang Wealth, Tonghuashun, and Jiufang Zhitu Holdings based on performance elasticity and valuation levels [2][4]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the investment banking and brokerage industry [7] Core Insights - The recent implementation of the public fund fee reform in three phases is driving high-quality development in the industry. Brokerage firms continue to show high growth in their mid-year performance, and market enthusiasm remains high. The valuation still offers cost-effectiveness, suggesting a focus on leading companies and high-performing stocks in the sector. In the insurance sector, the overall trend supports the logic of deposit migration, increased equity allocation, and improved new policy costs, enhancing the certainty of long-term ROE improvement and accelerating valuation recovery [2][4] - From the perspective of profitability and dividend stability, the report continues to recommend Jiangsu Jinzu, which has stable profit growth and dividend rates, China Ping An, which maintains a high dividend yield, and China Pacific Insurance, which has clear advantages in business model and market position. Additionally, based on performance elasticity and valuation levels, the report recommends Xinhua Insurance, China Life, Hong Kong Stock Exchange, CITIC Securities, Dongfang Wealth, Tonghuashun, and Jiufang Zhitu Holdings [4] Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The non-bank financial index increased by 0.3% this week, with an excess return of -1.1% relative to the CSI 300, ranking 24th out of 31 industries. Year-to-date, the non-bank financial index is up 8.2%, with an excess return of -6.7%, also ranking 21st out of 31 [5] - Market enthusiasm has slightly declined, with an average daily trading volume of 23,264.15 billion yuan, down 10.63% week-on-week, and an average turnover rate of 2.45%, down 34.86 basis points [5] Key Industry News & Company Announcements - The China Securities Regulatory Commission released the "Classification Evaluation Regulations for Futures Companies" [6] - Company announcements include Guosen Securities completing the registration procedures for issuing new shares to acquire 96.08% of Wanhe Securities, and Xibu Securities completing the transfer of shares for the acquisition of Guorong Securities [6] Brokerage Data Tracking - The report highlights a slight recovery in margin financing, with a balance of 2.34 trillion yuan, up 2.67% week-on-week. The stock pledge market remains cautious, with expectations of continued contraction in stock pledge scale, but improved asset yield rates are anticipated to enhance income performance [45][49]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the investment banking and brokerage industry [7] Core Insights - The report highlights strong mid-year performance from 42 listed brokerages, with total revenue and net profit attributable to shareholders reaching CNY 251.89 billion and CNY 103.61 billion, respectively, reflecting year-on-year increases of 11.3% and 65.6% [2][4] - The insurance sector's mid-year disclosures confirm trends of deposit migration, increased equity allocation, and improved new policy costs, enhancing the certainty of long-term ROE improvement and potential valuation recovery [4] - Recommendations include focusing on high-performing stocks such as New China Life, China Life, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, CITIC Securities, Eastmoney, Tonghuashun, and Jiufang Zhitu Holdings based on performance elasticity and valuation levels [4] Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The non-bank financial index decreased by 0.8% this week, underperforming the CSI 300 by 3.5%, ranking 23rd out of 31 sectors [5] - Year-to-date, the non-bank financial index has increased by 13.5%, with a relative underperformance of 0.8% against the CSI 300, ranking 19th out of 31 sectors [5] Market Performance - Market activity has shown signs of recovery, with average daily trading volume across both exchanges reaching CNY 298.31 billion, up 15.29% week-on-week [5][36] - The margin financing balance increased to CNY 2.24 trillion, reflecting a week-on-week rise of 4.52% [5][42] Brokerage Data Tracking - The report notes a recovery in trading activity, with the average daily trading volume exceeding the 2024 average, indicating a gradual improvement in brokerage business profitability [36] - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring the stock and bond market fluctuations for brokerage self-operated income [40] Insurance Sector Insights - The insurance industry reported a cumulative premium income of CNY 420.85 billion in July 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 6.75% [20][21] - The total assets of the insurance sector reached CNY 39.59 trillion, with a month-on-month increase of 0.95% [25][26] Investment Banking Activity - In July 2025, equity financing decreased significantly to CNY 53.38 billion, down 90.2% month-on-month, while bond financing totaled CNY 783 billion, down 11.3% [44] - The report anticipates an increase in stock underwriting scale due to the advancement of refinancing regulations [47] Asset Management and Derivatives - The report indicates a decline in new issuance of collective asset management products, with July 2025 issuance at 5.489 billion units, down 43.6% [49] - The futures market saw a significant increase in trading volume, with July 2025 transactions reaching CNY 62.23 trillion, up 34.02% [54]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the investment banking and brokerage industry [7] Core Insights - In the brokerage sector, four listed brokerages recently disclosed their mid-year reports, with total revenue and net profit attributable to shareholders reaching 15.302 billion yuan and 7.476 billion yuan, respectively, reflecting year-on-year increases of 4% and 41%. The report suggests focusing on high-performing stocks in the sector as mid-year performance disclosures approach [2][4] - In the insurance sector, the asset side continues to see an upward trend in equity markets, with expected investment returns and profit growth performing well. The current valuation implies a pessimistic assumption about long-term investments, but the report views the current valuation as safe, considering medium to long-term interest rate spreads [4] - The report recommends several companies based on performance elasticity and valuation levels, including New China Life Insurance, China Life Insurance, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, CITIC Securities, Dongfang Wealth, Tonghuashun, and Jiufang Zhitu Holdings [4] Summary by Sections Brokerage Sector - Recent mid-year reports from four listed brokerages show combined revenue of 15.302 billion yuan and net profit of 7.476 billion yuan, with year-on-year growth of 4% and 41% respectively [2][4] - The report emphasizes the importance of focusing on high-performing stocks as mid-year performance disclosures approach [4] Insurance Sector - The insurance sector is experiencing a rise in asset-side equity markets, leading to positive expectations for investment returns and profit growth [4] - The report highlights the stability of earnings growth and dividend rates for companies like Jiangsu Jinzu, China Ping An, and China Pacific Insurance, which have clear advantages in business models and market positions [4] Market Performance - The non-bank financial index increased by 2.7% this week, with a year-to-date increase of 14.4%, although it ranks lower compared to the broader market [5] - The report notes a recovery in market activity, with average daily trading volume reaching 25.8748 billion yuan, up 23.1% week-on-week [5][38]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the industry [9] Core Insights - The market's trading activity continues to rise, with the non-bank sector leading gains. As the mid-year reports approach, high profit growth is expected to persist. The report suggests capitalizing on the beta market and sectors that are expected to perform well in the mid-year reports. The brokerage sector is experiencing high trading activity, with many firms reporting strong preliminary results. The insurance sector is also expected to see an increase in new business value driven by rising value rates. Overall, the current valuations imply a pessimistic long-term investment outlook, but the report views current valuations as safe, especially considering the improvement in concentration and liability costs [2][6][38]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - The non-bank financial index increased by 6.5% this week, outperforming the CSI 300 by 4.1%. Year-to-date, the non-bank financial index is up 11.4%, with a 4.6% outperformance against the CSI 300 [7]. Insurance Sector - In June 2025, the cumulative insurance premium income reached 373.50 billion, a year-on-year increase of 5.31%. The life insurance segment contributed 277.05 billion, up 5.38% year-on-year, while property insurance income was 96.45 billion, up 5.10% [23][24]. Brokerage Sector - The average daily trading volume in the two markets reached 2,101.89 billion, a week-on-week increase of 23.90%. The average turnover rate was 2.35%, up 40.18 basis points [39]. Investment Business - The equity market is showing signs of recovery, with the CSI 300 index rising by 2.37% and the ChiNext index by 8.58% [43]. Credit Business - The margin trading balance increased to 2.06 trillion, a week-on-week rise of 2.09%. The stock pledge shares reached 303.9 billion, with a pledge market value of 2.90 trillion [46]. Asset Management - In July 2025, the issuance of collective asset management products fell to 5.164 billion shares, a decrease of 46.9% from the previous month. However, the new fund issuance increased to 113.65 billion shares, up 33.1% [52].

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the reform of the assessment and incentive mechanisms for public funds in China, focusing on performance, long-term results, and benchmarks as key elements for high-quality development [1][3]. Group 1: Regulatory Changes - On May 7, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) released an action plan aimed at promoting high-quality development in public funds, which includes reforming the assessment and incentive mechanisms for fund companies, personnel, and products [1]. - The new regulations require fund managers to disclose the reasons for selecting performance benchmarks and allow for modifications to these benchmarks under certain conditions [1]. Group 2: International Practices - The design goals of overseas fund assessment mechanisms focus on achieving long-term stable excess returns, characterized by benchmarking, long-term perspectives, and diversification [2]. - In the U.S. and Europe, performance benchmarks are used as evaluation tools for fund managers, with the U.S. introducing the AIMR-PPS in 1993 and the GIPS standards by CFA in 1999 to establish global benchmarks [2]. - The assessment periods in the U.S. have shifted from short-term (1-3 years) to medium and long-term (5-10 years), with firms like JPMorgan incorporating 10-year performance metrics [2]. Group 3: Recommendations for China's Fund Industry - China's fund industry can learn from international experiences to establish a benchmark-based long-cycle assessment and incentive mechanism [3]. - The U.S. uses a single, converging benchmark (S&P 500) for easier horizontal comparisons, while Europe employs a more diversified approach with indices like MSCI for differentiated development [3]. - The article suggests focusing on index-weighted stock allocation opportunities under the new regulatory framework, as the performance of actively managed equity funds is expected to align more closely with benchmarks [3].

Macroeconomic Insights - Economic growth in July showed an overall slowdown, with policy-driven sectors performing well due to equipment upgrades, appliance replacements, and major infrastructure projects [3] - Durable goods consumption and infrastructure-related manufacturing industries maintained high growth rates, while extreme weather, high base effects, and declining external demand hindered project construction and production in some sectors [3] - The real estate sector is still in a downturn, indicating that internal recovery momentum is not yet solid [3] - Future economic recovery requires continued and enhanced consumer stimulus policies, optimized funding allocation for infrastructure, and increased support for demand in the real estate market [3] Capital Market Strategy - The shift in valuation logic for the Chinese stock market is moving from economic cycle fluctuations to a decline in discount rates, with expectations for A/H stock indices to reach new highs [5][7] - Institutional changes are crucial for improving the investability of the Chinese stock market and altering societal perceptions of asset value [8][9] - Recent reforms aim to enhance investor returns, improve corporate governance, and encourage share buybacks, which are expected to increase investor confidence and market performance [9][10] - The establishment of a stable market mechanism is seen as a "firewall" that reduces risk perceptions and encourages long-term capital investment [10][11] Hong Kong Market Analysis - The Hong Kong stock market has underperformed since mid-June, influenced by macroeconomic factors such as the Hong Kong dollar's exchange rate and U.S. trade policies [15] - The widening interest rate differential between Hong Kong and the U.S. has led to liquidity tightening, negatively impacting stock performance [15] - The decline in popularity of key sectors and a slowdown in capital inflows have contributed to the weaker performance of the Hong Kong market [16] - Despite recent underperformance, the outlook for the Hong Kong stock market remains positive, with expectations for recovery driven by AI applications and consumer trends [16]