“绩而优则仕”已成过去式？又一位名将卸任副总经理职务 将专注于投资

Core Viewpoint - The recent announcement by E Fund regarding the resignation of Zhang Qinghua from the position of Deputy General Manager to focus on investment management reflects a broader trend in the industry where prominent fund managers are returning to core investment roles, moving away from management positions [2][6]. Company Summary - E Fund announced on September 29 that Zhang Qinghua has stepped down from his role as Deputy General Manager due to work adjustments and will concentrate on investment management [2]. - Zhang Qinghua has a significant background in the industry, having joined E Fund in September 2010 and held various positions, including investment manager and fund manager, before becoming Deputy General Manager in July 2020 [3]. - Currently, Zhang manages 11 products with a total scale of 47.938 billion yuan, with notable performance in funds such as E Fund Anxin Return A and E Fund Yufeng Return A, which rank in the top 2% and top 10% of their respective categories [3][4]. Industry Summary - The trend of fund managers stepping down from management roles to focus on investment has been observed across multiple firms, indicating a shift from the traditional "performance leads to promotion" model [6][8]. - This shift is seen as a response to the increasing responsibilities and pressures associated with management roles, which can detract from the focus on investment decision-making [8]. - The industry is transitioning from a "scale expansion orientation" to a "professional value orientation," suggesting that a focus on core investment activities may lead to more stable long-term returns for investors and a more mature and professional public fund industry [8].