国泰海通｜非银：殊途同归，全能资管科技平台共享时代——全球公募基金镜揽系列报告之九

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the trend of asset management companies moving towards platformization, which enhances operational efficiency and drives down fees, benefiting large, capable asset management institutions [1][2]. Group 1: Platformization in Asset Management - Asset management companies are embedding technology platforms across all business segments, including client acquisition, portfolio construction, management, and post-investment risk management [1]. - According to McKinsey's research, leading global asset management firms are actively promoting the process of platformization across various areas such as sales, marketing, investment management, and risk/compliance management [2]. Group 2: Historical Development of Platformization - The origin of platformization in asset management can be traced back to the 1980-2000 period, where risk control and pricing became the starting point for platform development [2]. - From 2000 to 2008, intensified competition in custody services led to the platformization of these services to enhance breadth and efficiency [2]. - The financial crisis from 2008 to 2015 prompted stricter regulations, which accelerated the attempts to platformize trading operations, although only multi-broker platforms survived [2]. - Since 2015, technological capabilities have differentiated various segments of asset management, promoting the comprehensive functionality of platforms and their direct client engagement [2]. Group 3: Advantages of Platformization - Distinctive platforms have emerged in various segments, such as BlackRock's Aladdin for risk control, Goldman Sachs' Marquee for pricing, and AmundiALTO for custody outsourcing, each creating core advantages in data collection, trading efficiency, and operational services [3]. - Platformization enhances overall industry efficiency, favoring large asset management institutions with strong platform capabilities, and promoting brokerage firms with competitive advantages in platformization and institutional service capabilities [3]. - The platformization of asset management drives the outsourcing and centralization of scalable segments, improving operational efficiency and leading to a decline in industry fees [3].