SCS(SH:601555) 券商中国·2025-08-19 04:12Core Viewpoint - The number of brokerages applying for fund custody licenses has significantly decreased from seven to one due to heightened regulatory entry requirements, leading to a "withdrawal wave" among institutions that could not meet the new standards [2][6][9]. Group 1: Regulatory Changes - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has raised the entry thresholds for fund custody qualifications, requiring commercial banks to have a net asset of at least 500 billion and securities companies to have at least 300 billion [9][10]. - The new regulations also stipulate that institutions must have a regulatory rating of level 2 or A class or above for the past three years and demonstrate substantial operational capabilities [10]. Group 2: Withdrawal of Applications - As of August 15, only Dongwu Securities remains in the queue for fund custody qualifications, while six other brokerages have withdrawn their applications due to inability to meet the new requirements [2][4][6]. - The withdrawal trend began in July when several institutions received regulatory guidance to retract their applications [2][6]. Group 3: Current Landscape - Currently, there are 68 institutions with fund custody qualifications, including 36 banks and 30 brokerages, indicating a concentration of custody business among larger institutions [7][12]. - The new regulations have led to a situation where the majority of small and medium-sized brokerages lack fund custody licenses, further consolidating the market among larger players [12].