一券商资管“撤回”公募牌照申请

Core Viewpoint - Guangzheng Asset Management has withdrawn its application for a public fund license, following a trend among securities asset management companies to pause their public fund license applications [1][3]. Group 1: License Application Status - Guangzheng Asset Management was removed from the list of institutions applying for public fund management qualifications by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) [1][3]. - In August 2023, another asset management company, GF Asset Management, also withdrew from the qualification approval list [3]. - Currently, only Anxin Asset Management (now Guozheng Asset Management) and Guojin Asset Management are still in the queue for public fund license applications [1][3]. Group 2: Company Background and Financials - Guangzheng Asset Management was established on May 9, 2012, and is the first asset management company under a listed securities firm in China [4]. - According to Guangzheng Securities' 2024 annual report, Guangzheng Asset Management achieved revenue of 675 million yuan and a net profit of 219 million yuan in 2024 [4]. - As of the end of 2024, the asset management scale of Guangzheng Asset Management was 311.4 billion yuan, reflecting a growth of 3.71% from the beginning of the year [4]. Group 3: Management Changes - The company has experienced a series of changes in its executive team, raising market concerns about its future strategic direction [4]. - In January 2023, the former general manager, Wang Pei, left due to work adjustments, and the then vice general manager, Chang Song, took over as acting general manager [4]. - In October 2024, Chang Song returned to the vice general manager position due to health reasons, and Qiao Zhen was promoted to general manager [4][5].