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Core Viewpoint - The newly released "Regulations on the Management of Sales Fees for Publicly Raised Securities Investment Funds" introduces exemption clauses for redemption fees on bond funds, allowing fund managers to set their own standards for certain investors, which may impact the market dynamics for bond funds [1][2]. Group 1: Redemption Fee Changes - The new regulations provide exemptions for personal investors holding index and bond fund shares for more than 7 days, and for institutional investors holding bond fund shares for more than 30 days, allowing fund managers to set different redemption fee standards [2][4]. - The adjustment period for fund managers to comply with the new fee structures has been extended from 6 months to 12 months, giving the market ample time to adapt to these changes [2][4]. Group 2: Market Impact and Investor Behavior - The flexibility and cost-effectiveness of bond funds are perceived to be weakening, leading to a decline in the willingness of banks to allocate to bond funds, with a potential shift towards money market funds, interbank certificates of deposit index funds, and bond ETFs for liquidity management [1][4][5]. - Despite the reduced convenience of redeeming bond funds, industry insiders believe that bond funds will remain a primary investment target for institutional investors due to their role in addressing research shortcomings and expanding investment scope [1][8]. Group 3: Institutional Investor Preferences - Banks' proprietary trading desks prefer holding medium to long-term pure bond funds, while liquidity-sensitive bank wealth management products are likely to increase their interest in "fixed income plus" products, potentially absorbing some redemption funds [3][4]. - The importance and functionality of bond funds in institutional investment portfolios are perceived to be declining, with some institutions considering direct investments in bonds for more stable returns [5][6]. Group 4: Future Trends and Strategies - The exemption of redemption fees for ETFs under the new regulations is expected to drive institutional funds towards bond ETFs, which offer greater liquidity and flexibility compared to traditional bond funds [7][8]. - Public fund institutions are expected to focus on enhancing their research capabilities and product diversity in bond funds, emphasizing active management and value addition to attract investors in a low-interest-rate environment [8].