Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-06-13 05:51Core Viewpoint - The shareholder change of ICBC Credit Suisse Asset Management has been finalized after 10 months, with UBS becoming the second-largest shareholder holding 20% of the shares, while ICBC retains 80% [1][4]. Shareholder Change Details - UBS officially became a shareholder with over 5% stake in ICBC Credit Suisse Asset Management, with the change in ownership registered [4]. - The change in ownership was a passive result of UBS's acquisition of Credit Suisse, which included the 20% stake in ICBC Credit Suisse Asset Management [5]. - The entire process took approximately 10 months, from the submission of the application to the approval by the regulatory authority [5]. Company Operations and Governance - ICBC Credit Suisse Asset Management plans to enhance corporate governance and investment research capabilities while maintaining compliance and risk management [5]. - UBS has not appointed management personnel to ICBC Credit Suisse Asset Management, indicating no substantial impact on daily operations [5]. - The name of ICBC Credit Suisse Asset Management will remain unchanged in Chinese, with only adjustments made to the English name and website domain [6]. Market Position and Growth - ICBC Credit Suisse Asset Management, established in June 2005, manages 257 funds with a total net asset value of 792.8 billion yuan, ranking 13th in the industry [6]. - UBS has previously invested in the Chinese public fund market, holding a 49% stake in Guotai Junan Fund, which has a fund asset scale of 248.4 billion yuan [7]. - UBS has expressed a strong commitment to the Chinese market, viewing it as a key strategic area for growth [7]. Industry Trends - Several foreign institutions are increasingly interested in the Chinese public fund market, with multiple foreign entities accelerating their investments [8]. - As of now, there are 9 wholly foreign-owned public fund managers and 42 joint venture fund companies in China, indicating a growing foreign presence in the market [8]. - Recent capital increases by foreign-owned public funds reflect their expanding business and capital needs in the Chinese market [9].