China.org.cn | October 18, 2024
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Insurance companies are important institutional investors in the capital market. Recently, the State Council issued opinions on strengthening supervision to prevent risks and promote high-quality development in the insurance industry, proposing to leverage the long-term investment advantages of insurance funds. What new measures has the NFRA taken to advance the pilot reform of long-term insurance fund investment and support participation in capital market development? Thank you.
Li Yunze:
Thank you for your question. The State Council has unveiled the "Ten Guidelines" to enhance the regulation and high-quality development of the insurance sector, providing a comprehensive and systematic strategy for the industry's advancement. China's insurance industry is ushering in a rare historic opportunity. It's likely that China's insurance market will continue to expand in the future, and the density and depth of insurance will continue to improve. Insurance capital, with its large scale, long-term nature, and stable source, naturally possesses the attribute of patient capital and will become an important value investor supporting the healthy and sustainable development of the capital market.
The capital market undoubtedly plays an important role in both financial stability and economic development. The NFRA has always attached great importance to the capital market and actively guided banks, insurance and asset management institutions to maintain its stability. Earlier, with the State Council's consent, we encouraged China Life Insurance and New China Life Insurance to carry out pilot projects, jointly establishing private equity investment funds and raising insurance funds to invest in the capital market. With a registered capital of 50 billion yuan, the fund has commenced operations and is progressing smoothly.
Going forward, we'll continue to support the sustained and sound development of the capital market. First, we'll expand the pilot reform of long-term investment of insurance funds, support other eligible insurance institutions to set up private securities investment funds, and further increase investment in the capital market. Second, we'll urge and guide insurance companies to optimize their assessment mechanisms and encourage long-term equity investments. Third, we'll encourage asset management companies and trust companies to strengthen their equity investment capacity, issue more long-term equity products, actively participate in the capital market, and cultivate and grow patient capital through multiple channels. Thank you.