Shang Hai Zheng Quan Bao·2025-09-04 19:12Core Viewpoint - The A-share listed securities firms have shown positive growth in asset management business revenue in the first half of 2025, with a focus on both fixed income and equity investments, indicating a trend of "stronger firms becoming stronger" [1][2]. Group 1: Revenue Growth and Performance - Nearly 20 A-share listed securities firms reported positive year-on-year growth in asset management revenue in the first half of 2025, with notable firms including CITIC Securities, GF Securities, and Guotai Junan [2]. - CITIC Securities led the sector with total asset management revenue of 6.017 billion yuan, followed by GF Securities and Guotai Junan, each exceeding 3 billion yuan [2]. - Huatai Securities achieved the highest revenue growth rate at 6487.85%, while Guotai Junan and Changcheng Securities reported growth rates of 44.77% and 38.01%, respectively [2]. Group 2: Asset Management Scale and Investment Focus - CITIC Securities had an asset management scale of 1.556 trillion yuan, the only firm surpassing the trillion yuan mark, while Guotai Junan, Huatai Securities, and China International Capital Corporation also exceeded 600 billion yuan [2]. - The bond market remains the primary focus for securities firms' asset management, with bond funds accounting for 79.06% of the total asset management products, which had a net value of 1.134875 trillion yuan as of June 2025, reflecting a 7.53% increase since the beginning of the year [2]. Group 3: Diversification and Future Strategies - Securities firms are increasing their investments in non-traditional fixed income assets such as ABS and REITs, with notable issuances including 2 REITs projects totaling 1.206 billion yuan by Changcheng Asset Management [3]. - Many listed securities firms are actively expanding their equity product offerings, with Huazhang Asset Management focusing on equity investment transformation and launching new products to enhance market coverage [3]. - Enhancing active management capabilities and diversifying investment strategies are key focuses for many A-share listed securities firms moving forward, with plans to develop multi-asset and multi-strategy product lines [4]. Group 4: Regulatory and Market Trends - The low interest rate environment has made fixed income investments less attractive, pushing firms to seek public fund management qualifications to expand their investment avenues [5]. - Several firms, including China Merchants Securities and GF Securities, have applied for public fund management licenses, which are seen as crucial for future business development and growth opportunities [5].