Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the increasing attention on thematic funds in the investment market, highlighting the recent draft of the "Guidelines for Thematic Investment Style Management" by the Asset Management Association of China, aimed at regulating thematic investment funds and ensuring their compliance with stated investment directions [1][3]. Thematic Fund Naming and Investment Direction - The names of thematic investment funds must clearly indicate their investment direction and align with the investment direction specified in the fund contract, avoiding misleading representations [3]. - Fund managers are required to specify that over 80% of non-cash fund assets are invested in securities that align with the stated investment direction [3]. Establishment of Style Library - Thematic investment funds must establish a "style library" to manage securities that meet specific investment directions [5]. - For funds with specific market capitalization directions, the style library must include securities that meet defined market cap thresholds [5]. - When the investment direction is industry-based, publicly available third-party classification standards should be used for the style library [5]. Monitoring and Compliance - Fund managers must implement strict approval processes for the establishment and updates of the style library, ensuring compliance with the fund contract [8]. - Continuous monitoring of the investment style stability is required, with adjustments made for significant deviations from the stated investment direction [8]. - Fund managers must ensure the independence of research and compliance personnel, enhancing oversight of fund manager trading behaviors [8]. Responsibilities of Fund Custodians - Fund custodians are tasked with establishing a supervision mechanism for thematic investment funds, ensuring clarity in the fund's investment direction and style [11]. - Custodians must review the style library within five trading days of receipt, verifying compliance with the fund contract [12]. - If discrepancies are found, custodians must promptly communicate with fund managers for clarification and adjustments [12].
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