Zhong Guo Ji Jin Bao·2025-08-08 11:51Core Viewpoint - The "Cross-Border Wealth Management" is experiencing a golden era due to the integration of China's economy with the global economy and the increasing openness of China's capital markets, leading to significant growth in investor participation and product offerings [1]. Group 1: Market Response and Participation - As of June 30, 2023, over 160,000 individual investors participated in the "Cross-Border Wealth Management" program, marking an increase of over 120% compared to the previous version [1]. - In the southbound channel, the market value of holdings by Hong Kong participating institutions exceeded 16 billion RMB, which is a twofold increase compared to the previous version [1]. Group 2: Service Enhancements and Customer Demand - The demand for online, paperless, and rapid approval processes has significantly increased among customers, prompting the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) Shenzhen Branch to upgrade its southbound account opening services [2][3]. - The optimization of the southbound account opening process has led to a substantial increase in business volume, with both account openings and transaction volumes showing growth [3][4]. Group 3: Product Preferences and Risk Appetite - Investors in the Greater Bay Area are showing a diversified and refined demand for cross-border wealth management, with a preference for low-risk, stable products as the foundational need, while there is also a growing interest in medium to high-risk products [5]. - The main preference for southbound investors includes short-term deposits and money market funds in HKD and USD, as well as USD/HKD bond funds, driven by the current interest rate environment [6]. Group 4: Investor Guidance and Risk Awareness - Investors are advised to assess their financial situation, investment goals, and timelines when choosing products, with conservative investors encouraged to select low-volatility, capital-preserving products [6]. - Understanding the characteristics of cross-border products requires careful analysis of product types, risks, and fees, with a particular focus on currency risk associated with foreign currency products in the southbound channel [7].