Core Viewpoint - Recent personnel changes and an announcement have brought Huaxing Capital back into the market spotlight after a period of silence following the disappearance of its founder, Bao Fan [1][2]. Personnel Changes - Deutsche Bank appointed Andrew Maynard as the head of equity for the Asia-Pacific region, previously serving as the global head of equity at Huaxing Capital. His extensive experience includes key roles at HSBC, Citic Securities, and Bank of America [3]. - Ye Shengming, former Secretary of the Board and Chief Risk Officer at Huaxing Securities, is set to join Yongxing Securities as Chief Risk Officer. Following his departure, the roles have been temporarily filled by other executives within Huaxing Securities [3][5]. Company Adjustments - Since the disappearance of Bao Fan in February 2023, Huaxing Capital has undergone several management adjustments, including the appointment of new board members and executives [4][6]. - In October 2023, Xu Yanqing, Bao Fan's wife, was appointed as the chairperson of Huaxing Capital, marking a significant leadership change as the company enters what is termed the "2.0 era" [6][7]. Investment Performance - Despite the leadership turmoil, Huaxing Capital continues to benefit from past investments in new economy sectors. Notably, Circle Internet Group, a company in which Huaxing's New Economy Fund invested in 2018, recently went public on the NYSE [7]. - Circle is recognized as one of the most widely used stablecoin networks globally, focusing on its USD Coin, which reflects Huaxing Capital's strategic foresight in the digital asset sector [7]. Future Outlook - Huaxing Capital remains optimistic about the development of blockchain technology and is actively exploring opportunities in the Web3.0 and cryptocurrency asset sectors, aiming to position itself as a leader in these innovative fields [7].
华兴资本进入“后包凡”时代，投资新经济仍受益