券商资管“公募热”退潮：年内三家撤回，仅剩国金等批文

Group 1 - The trend of brokerage asset management firms withdrawing applications for public fund licenses is evident, with several firms like Guotai Junan Asset Management and Guangfa Asset Management halting their applications, leaving only Guojin Asset Management in the queue [1][2][4] - The approval process for public fund licenses has significantly slowed down after a surge in applications in 2023, with only a few firms receiving approvals, indicating a stark contrast to the previous year's enthusiasm [4][5] - The collective withdrawal from public fund license applications reflects a more cautious strategic choice by brokerage asset management firms in the current market environment, rather than a fundamental devaluation of public fund licenses [6][7] Group 2 - The tightening of regulations and intense competition in the public fund industry have led some asset management firms to reassess their cost-benefit ratios, resulting in a more rational decision to withdraw from applications [6][7] - The impending deadline for the transformation of brokerage collective asset management products into public offerings by the end of 2025 adds pressure on firms, prompting them to seek alternative solutions to alleviate transformation stress [7][8] - Some firms have begun transferring their collective asset management products to affiliated fund management companies as a strategy to comply with regulatory requirements while awaiting public fund license approvals [8]