Guan Cha Zhe Wang·2025-08-11 11:43Core Viewpoint - The article discusses a financial corruption case involving the private equity firm Huanfang Quantitative, with a total amount of 118 million yuan involved over six years, highlighting the issues of illegal commission rebates in the quantitative private equity industry [1][2]. Group 1: Case Details - Huanfang Quantitative's former market director, Li Cheng, and the former general manager of the Shenzhen Nandong Road branch of China Merchants Securities, Meng Pengfei, are the main individuals involved in the case, having illegally profited from commission rebates from 2018 to June 2023 [1][2]. - The total illegal profit from the commission rebates reached 118 million yuan, with Li Cheng receiving over 20 million yuan [1][14]. - Following the investigation into Li Cheng, the company began hiring for a "Senior Compliance Manager," indicating a response to the ongoing scrutiny [1][2]. Group 2: Industry Context - The quantitative private equity sector often operates in a gray area regarding commission rebates, which are considered illegal under current regulations [2][10]. - The case reveals a hidden chain of interest transfer within the industry, emphasizing the need for stricter compliance and oversight [2][10]. - China Merchants Securities has faced multiple compliance issues, including a recent penalty involving 63 employees for illegal stock trading, totaling 81.73 million yuan in fines [2][22]. Group 3: Regulatory Environment - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has established clear regulations prohibiting direct or indirect commission rebates to individuals, aiming to eliminate potential loopholes for interest transfer [11][12]. - The recent amendments to the Securities Industry Reputation Information Management Measures will include any commercial bribery behavior in the record of untrustworthiness, regardless of whether penalties are imposed [18].