Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-15 09:44Core Viewpoint - The forum highlighted that AI remains a tool within the financial and securities industry, enhancing service efficiency but not altering the fundamental operational rules of the sector [1][5]. Group 1: AI in Financial Services - AI can improve service efficiency, particularly in investment advisory services, but it cannot surpass the collective capabilities of a team [3][7]. - The current phase of AI application emphasizes its role as a supportive tool rather than a replacement for human professionals [5][8]. Group 2: Wealth Management Transformation - The traditional brokerage business is characterized by "channel business," leading to significant homogenization in service quality and professional capabilities across institutions [3][7]. - Wealth management should focus on transforming uncertainty into certainty, which requires a shift towards integrated professional capabilities rather than merely selling products [3][7]. Group 3: Challenges and Future Directions - The transition towards a more systematic and valuable service model in wealth management is challenging, but essential for market participants to avoid merely enhancing transaction efficiency [4][8]. - Companies like Guotai Junan are actively working to develop a service model that embodies certainty, leveraging AI to enhance service delivery [4][8].