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Core Insights - The report highlights the operational status of the securities research business in 2024, indicating a significant decline in commission income from institutional clients and an increase in industry concentration [1][2][3] Group 1: Industry Overview - In 2024, 83 securities firms published a total of 96,156 research reports on domestic listed companies, while 60 firms published 14,732 reports on Hong Kong and other overseas listed companies, and 93 firms published 29,441 macro and strategy reports [1][2] - The number of analysts in the industry reached 5,628, marking a 20.69% increase despite an overall decline in the number of securities practitioners [1][2] Group 2: Client Services - The number of securities firms serving institutional clients remained stable, with 92 firms providing services to public fund companies, 59 to insurance companies, and 37 to QFII and RQFII institutions [2][3] - Commission income from public funds decreased by 31.67% year-on-year, with the top 10 firms accounting for 47.38% of total industry commission income, indicating a rise in industry concentration [2][3] Group 3: Key Trends - The report identifies five major trends in the securities research business: 1. A significant decline in commission income due to public fund fee reduction reforms, with institutional client commission income dropping by 22.48% to 19.865 billion yuan [2][3] 2. Increased industry concentration as resources are directed towards leading firms for better research services [3] 3. Enhanced research coverage of Hong Kong and US stocks, with a growth in the number of reports published on overseas companies [3] 4. Rising standards for compliance and quality in research reports, with an increase in the number of compliance personnel [3] 5. Development of industry and policy research platforms by securities firms to support national and local industrial upgrades [3][4] Group 4: Recommendations - The China Securities Association suggests three key actions for the industry: 1. Enhance the independence and professionalism of research to fulfill social responsibilities and deepen research in key sectors like AI and new energy [4][5] 2. Clarify the positioning of research institutions to promote healthy competition and diversify revenue sources beyond commission [5] 3. Adapt to the needs of cross-border business development and strengthen global comparative analysis and asset pricing capabilities [5]