南方财经编委王芳艳：我们对大资管、大财富的未来充满期待

Core Viewpoint - The wealth management industry is experiencing new opportunities due to changes in resident asset allocation and the deepening development of capital markets, despite challenges posed by a low interest rate environment and fluctuating global economic conditions [1][3]. Group 1: Passive Investment Trends - The rise of passive investment has accelerated, with index-based investment becoming a significant choice for large-scale capital allocation. As of June 30, the total scale of ETFs listed in China reached 4.31 trillion yuan, an increase of over 15% since the beginning of the year [2]. - The active performance of the A-share market, which recently surpassed 3,700 points, reflects the positive impact of emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence, new consumption, and innovative pharmaceuticals [2]. Group 2: Industry Challenges and Adaptations - The wealth management industry is enhancing its research capabilities, risk pricing abilities, asset allocation skills, and investor service capabilities in response to market complexity and product diversity [3]. - The industry is shifting from a sales-driven mindset focused on scale to a service-oriented approach that emphasizes value creation and investor account returns [3]. Group 3: Future Outlook - The Chinese economy has shown strong resilience, with government initiatives aimed at boosting consumption and investment returns, which will further expand the market scale of the wealth management industry [4]. - Innovations in pension finance and digital finance are creating new growth opportunities, with a focus on developing a comprehensive pension service system that meets the wealth management needs across individuals' and families' life cycles [4]. - The acceleration of AI applications and the digital transformation of asset management institutions are expected to enhance the quality and scope of wealth management services [4].