Core Viewpoint - The issuance of perpetual bonds by commercial banks is accelerating, particularly among regional small and medium-sized banks, as they face significant capital replenishment pressures in the second half of the year [1][4]. Group 1: Issuance Trends - In the first half of the year, commercial banks issued a total of 52 perpetual bonds, with an issuance scale of 8125.60 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 3.43% [2]. - The second quarter saw a significant increase in issuance, with a total of 6387 billion issued, reflecting a quarter-on-quarter growth of over 267% and a year-on-year increase of 22.23% [2]. - State-owned banks accounted for over 50% of the total issuance, with a total of 4100 billion, although this was a decrease of 460 billion compared to the previous year [2]. Group 2: Capital Replenishment Pressure - Small and medium-sized banks are under considerable pressure to replenish capital due to declining profitability and limited internal capital retention [3][4]. - The reliance on external capital sources, such as perpetual bonds and convertible bonds, is increasing among these banks [3]. - Experts predict that the demand for external capital will continue, leading to an expansion in the issuance of perpetual bonds [4]. Group 3: Future Outlook - The upcoming expiration of a large volume of perpetual bonds in the second half of the year will necessitate early issuance for replacement, supporting supply [5]. - The core tier one capital adequacy ratio for commercial banks has declined, indicating a need for further capital replenishment [5]. - National joint-stock banks and city commercial banks are expected to become the main issuers in the future, particularly in economically developed regions [5].