Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-17 06:24Core Insights - The report highlights the increasing competition among brokerage firms as they enhance their apps to provide comprehensive wealth management services, with a focus on investment advisory and insurance sales [1][4]. Group 1: App Usage and Growth - As of December 2025, the monthly active users (MAU) of securities apps reached 175 million, marking a 1.75% month-on-month increase and a 2.26% year-on-year increase, setting a new monthly record for 2025 [1]. - Huatai Securities' "Zhangle Wealth" and Guotai Junan's "Guotai Junan Junhong" led the brokerage apps with MAUs of 12.12 million and 10.40 million, respectively, showing month-on-month growth of 2.59% and 2.12% [2]. - The app "Xingye Securities Youlibao" exhibited the most significant year-on-year growth, with a 20.66% increase, reaching an MAU of 1.87 million in December [2]. Group 2: Wealth Management Transformation - Brokerage firms are focusing on optimizing their apps by enhancing investment advisory services and introducing insurance sections to meet diverse user investment needs [4]. - The introduction of new investment advisory services, such as "Stock Selection Treasure" and "Beixin Lingdong+", aims to provide tailored services for different customer segments [4]. - The shift towards comprehensive wealth management is seen as essential for brokerages to overcome challenges posed by declining commission rates, with a focus on offering a full range of asset allocation services [5].