Core Insights - The "2025 Asset Management Annual Conference" held in Shanghai focuses on the theme of "Breaking the Deadlock and Restructuring - Rebuilding Competitiveness in Asset Management" [1] - The conference gathered over a thousand participants, including financial regulators, experts, and institutional leaders, to discuss trends and multi-asset allocation in the asset management industry [1] Group 1: Industry Trends - The asset management industry is transitioning from "scale expansion" to "quality improvement," driven by favorable economic conditions, with China's GDP growing by 5.3% year-on-year in the first half of the year [2] - The asset management market in China is expanding, with a more diversified industry structure, reflecting a "hundred flowers blooming" scenario [2] - By the end of 2024, Shanghai is expected to have 1,782 licensed asset management institutions, with foreign financial institutions accounting for one-third of this total, showcasing Shanghai's attractiveness [2] Group 2: Company Strategy - The company has established a "digital intelligence" strategy focusing on five key areas: technology finance, supply chain finance, inclusive finance, cross-border finance, and financial asset management [3] - The total assets of the company have surpassed 9.6 trillion yuan, ranking 19th in the "Global 1000 Banks" list by "Banker" magazine for 2025 [3] - The company aims to enhance its global brand value by integrating various licenses and building a comprehensive service capability across the investment chain [3] Group 3: Future Directions - The company emphasizes the importance of creating long-term value for clients and providing comprehensive, friendly, and ethical services [4] - It aims to enhance the digital intelligence level of investment research, allocation, marketing, and management through collaboration in wealth management [5]
浦发银行张为忠:一个中心、四化发展 融入上海国际金融中心建设