新规首例！仅用3天，证监会高效批复外资资格！

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the recent approval of Huafu International Asset Management Limited as a qualified foreign institutional investor (QFII) by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), emphasizing the efficiency of the approval process which took only three days [1][5]. Group 1: Approval Process Efficiency - The CSRC has implemented a new service guideline aimed at streamlining the QFII qualification approval and account opening process, with a legal time limit of 10 working days and a commitment to complete the process in 5 working days [5][6]. - Huafu International Asset Management Limited is the first company to receive approval under the new service guidelines, showcasing the effectiveness of the new measures [5][6]. - The CSRC's approach focuses on reducing steps, materials, time limits, and the need for physical presence, which is expected to lower operational costs for foreign investors and enhance the convenience of the QFII system [6][7]. Group 2: Current Statistics and Future Outlook - As of the end of September, there are a total of 913 qualified foreign institutional investors approved by the CSRC, which includes various types of foreign investment entities such as fund management companies, banks, and sovereign funds [9]. - In 2023, the CSRC has approved 55 QFII qualifications, with an average processing time of approximately 15 days, indicating a trend towards increased efficiency in the approval process [7].