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Year-on-year growth in first-year premium sold in January was negative for listed Chinese insurers, given the implementation of document 134 which prohibited providing cash survival benefits within the first five years and the use of universal or unit-linked products as a supplement to an underlying insurance policy. Given such an impact, we saw increasing divergence among major insurers depending on their product offerings. Driven by strong growth in renewable premiums, January premium growth…

Year-on-year growth in first-year premium sold in January was negative for listed Chinese insurers, given the implementation of document 134 which prohibited providing cash survival benefits within the first five years and the use of universal or unit-linked products as a supplement to an underlying insurance policy. Given such an impact, we saw increasing divergence among major insurers depending on their product offerings. Driven by strong growth in renewable premiums, January premium growth…

January Life Insurance Sales Were Negatively Impacted by Document 134

Silver Point

Thomas J. Monaco

Silver Point is a boutique research firm that focuses on the broader financial services sector, with a particular focus on troubled institutions globally. 

Asia Ex Japan

* Questionable Reduction in Reserve Coverage: Just as the wheels are about to fall off the bus, the China Bank Regulatory Commission (CBRC) - in their infinite wisdom – decided to allow Chinese banks to reduce the minimum NPL coverage ratio from 150% to 120%, and the minimum LLR cover of total loans from 2.5% to 1.5%.* Knee Jerk Reaction Is Silly – At Least For the 2nd Tier Banks:The 2nd tier banks carry the risk of substantially higher capital requirements and inadequate provisions as these…

* Questionable Reduction in Reserve Coverage: Just as the wheels are about to fall off the bus, the China Bank Regulatory Commission (CBRC) - in their infinite wisdom – decided to allow Chinese banks to reduce the minimum NPL coverage ratio from 150% to 120%, and the minimum LLR cover of total loans from 2.5% to 1.5%.* Knee Jerk Reaction Is Silly – At Least For the 2nd Tier Banks:The 2nd tier banks carry the risk of substantially higher capital requirements and inadequate provisions as these…

China Banks – Can You Say Capital Forbearance?

* Risk Increasing Within Tier 2 Banks:  The 2nd tier banks is looking increasingly vulnerable. Tighter asset management regulations are being implemented in March 2018 which should force the sector to abandon their high level of illiquid assets and promote “real” NAV-type products. This risk has now morphed into a size where confidence in the financial system could erode quickly. * Watch Your Insurers: Mainland Chinese insurers have 50%-60% of their investment portfolios exposed to the weakest…

* Risk Increasing Within Tier 2 Banks:  The 2nd tier banks is looking increasingly vulnerable. Tighter asset management regulations are being implemented in March 2018 which should force the sector to abandon their high level of illiquid assets and promote “real” NAV-type products. This risk has now morphed into a size where confidence in the financial system could erode quickly. * Watch Your Insurers: Mainland Chinese insurers have 50%-60% of their investment portfolios exposed to the weakest…

China Financials – The Accident About to Happen

* Orchestrated Collapse: The CIRC notified Anbang that it took over the company’s Board and managerial functions for an extendable one year period until the proper controls are installed. In other words, until asset disposals are completed and strategic shareholders have injected enough capital.* Tail Risk: Some of Anbang’s more high profile stakes in mainland China include: China Minsheng Bank (1988.HK); SNS Reaal (SRH.NV); Vivat Holdings (VVT.LN); Delta Lloyd banking unit (DL.BB); and Fidea…

* Orchestrated Collapse: The CIRC notified Anbang that it took over the company’s Board and managerial functions for an extendable one year period until the proper controls are installed. In other words, until asset disposals are completed and strategic shareholders have injected enough capital.* Tail Risk: Some of Anbang’s more high profile stakes in mainland China include: China Minsheng Bank (1988.HK); SNS Reaal (SRH.NV); Vivat Holdings (VVT.LN); Delta Lloyd banking unit (DL.BB); and Fidea…

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

DZT Research

DZT Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyse the changes of A-H premium on 180 stocks over the last week. The average A-H premium was 70.1% as of May 8th.</li>
<li>The average A-H premium changed by 0.2ppt week-on-week, led by utilities, energy, communication services and offset by financials.</li>
<li>We highlight weekly changes in A-H premium for Datang Power, Eastroc, Montage Tech, China Life, Midea, Fuyao Glass.</li>
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We analyse the changes of A-H premium on 180 stocks over the last week. The average A-H premium was 70.1% as of May 8th.
The average A-H premium changed by 0.2ppt week-on-week, led by utilities, energy, communication services and offset by financials.
We highlight weekly changes in A-H premium for Datang Power, Eastroc, Montage Tech, China Life, Midea, Fuyao Glass.


A-H Premium Weekly (May 8th): Datang Power, Eastroc, Montage Tech, China Life, Midea, Fuyao Glass

China

China Life Insurance Co., Limited offers a wide range of life, accident, and health insurance products and services.

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China Life Insurance Co (Adr) (LFC US)

January Life Insurance Sales Were Negatively Impacted by Document 134

Year-on-year growth in first-year premium sold in January was negative for listed Chinese insurers, given the implementation of document 134 which...

Morningstar, Inc.

China Banks – Can You Say Capital Forbearance?

* Questionable Reduction in Reserve Coverage: Just as the wheels are about to fall off the bus, the China Bank Regulatory Commission (CBRC) - in...

Thomas J. Monaco

China Financials – The Accident About to Happen

* Risk Increasing Within Tier 2 Banks: The 2nd tier banks is looking increasingly vulnerable. Tighter asset management regulations are being...

Thomas J. Monaco

Anbang Group - Snared

* Orchestrated Collapse: The CIRC notified Anbang that it took over the company’s Board and managerial functions for an extendable one year period...

Thomas J. Monaco

A-H Premium Weekly (May 8th): Datang Power, Eastroc, Montage Tech, China Life, Midea, Fuyao Glass

We analyzed A-H premium changes in the past week and highlight A-H premium changes for Datang Power, Eastroc, Montage Tech, China Life, Midea,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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