Core Viewpoint - The 2025 Asset Management Annual Conference will focus on "Breaking the Game and Restructuring - Rebuilding Competitiveness in Asset Management" and will address topics such as multi-asset allocation, index investment, new trends in asset management, and how green productivity can support high-quality corporate development [1]. Agenda Summary - The conference will feature a series of keynote speeches and roundtable discussions, including topics like multi-asset allocation strategies and the rise of passive investment trends in asset management [2][4][7]. - Keynote speakers include prominent figures from various financial institutions, such as the People's Bank of China and BlackRock, who will share insights on industry developments [5][9]. - The event will also include discussions on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investment and its implications for financial culture and market expansion [9][10].

Core Viewpoint - The rapid growth of the Sci-Tech Bond ETF market, with the first product surpassing 20 billion yuan, reflects strong investor demand and the effectiveness of public funds in index investment [2][3][5][7]. Group 1: Market Overview - As of August 13, the total scale of the 10 Sci-Tech Bond ETFs has exceeded 115.6 billion yuan, with 8 of them entering the "billion club" [3][6]. - The overall bond ETF market has surpassed 530 billion yuan, marking a significant increase from 174 billion yuan at the beginning of the year, representing a growth of over 208% [9][11]. - The first batch of 10 Sci-Tech Bond ETFs was launched on July 10, with an initial fundraising scale of nearly 29 billion yuan, which helped push the total bond ETF market above 400 billion yuan [6][9]. Group 2: Performance of Individual ETFs - The leading Sci-Tech Bond ETF from Harvest Fund has reached a scale of 20.22 billion yuan, followed by Huaxia and Fortune ETFs at 15.35 billion yuan and 15.18 billion yuan, respectively [5][6][7]. - The average daily turnover rate of the 10 Sci-Tech Bond ETFs is over 55%, with an average daily trading volume exceeding 5.6 billion yuan [6][7]. Group 3: Investment Focus and Strategy - Sci-Tech Bond ETFs primarily target cutting-edge sectors such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and new energy, aligning with national technology innovation strategies [7]. - The design of Sci-Tech Bond ETFs includes a T+0 trading mechanism and a physical redemption model, enhancing trading flexibility [6][7]. Group 4: Factors Driving Growth - The rise of passive bond investment is attributed to several factors, including declining interest rates making active investment more challenging, high transparency and low fees of passive products, regulatory support for the bond ETF market, and continuous product innovation by fund companies [11].

Core Insights - The BoShi Convertible Bond ETF (511380) has surpassed 50 billion yuan in scale as of August 13, 2024, reflecting its growth from a niche product to a favored investment tool in a low-interest-rate environment [1][5][11] Group 1: Performance and Growth - Since its inception on March 6, 2020, the BoShi Convertible Bond ETF has achieved a cumulative return of 24.02%, outperforming its benchmark return of 22.79% and the CSI Convertible Bond Index's return of 21.29% [6][12] - The ETF's performance over the past six months, one year, and since inception shows returns of 6.93%, 12.81%, and 24.02% respectively, indicating strong performance relative to its benchmarks [3][6] Group 2: Market Position and Strategy - The BoShi Convertible Bond ETF fills a gap in the passive investment market for convertible bonds, with only two such ETFs available in mainland China [5][11] - The ETF closely tracks the CSI Convertible Bond and Exchangeable Bond Index, with a market capitalization-weighted methodology that adjusts monthly [5][6] Group 3: Advantages of Convertible Bond ETFs - Convertible Bond ETFs offer a superior risk-return profile, combining equity-like growth potential with bond-like protection, making them attractive in both bull and bear markets [7][8] - They simplify asset allocation for investors by integrating both stock and bond characteristics into a single product, reducing the complexity of managing separate stock and bond ETFs [8][10] - The liquidity of Convertible Bond ETFs is generally higher than that of individual convertible bonds and some stock ETFs, making them suitable for both institutional and retail investors [9][10] Group 4: Broader ETF Landscape - In addition to the Convertible Bond ETF, BoShi has successfully launched other bond ETFs, with total bond ETF assets exceeding 90 billion yuan, showcasing its strong management capabilities [11][12] - The current market dynamics, influenced by stock-bond interactions and external uncertainties, highlight the importance of stable bond assets in investment portfolios [11]

"破局与重构——大资管再造竞争力" 由南方财经全媒体集团指导，《21世纪经济报道》主办、浦发银行联合主办的"2025资产管理年会"即将 于2025年8月16日在上海浦东隆重举办。 "资产管理年会"始于2008年，已经连续举办十七届， 已成为国内资管行业最具影响力的盛事之一。本 届"资产管理年会"的主题为"破局与重构——大资管再造竞争力"，围绕大类资产多元配置、指数投资、 资管新趋势、绿色生产力助力企业高质量发展等议题展开，邀请资管领军者发言分享对于行业发展的洞 见。 以下为2025资产管理年会议程： 2025年8月16日 上海·浦东 上海鲁能JW万豪侯爵酒店 【议程设置】 08:30-12:302025资产管理年会：破局与重构——大资管再造竞争力 13:30-17:30主题一：与波动共舞，解锁多元资产配置之道 13:30-17:30主题二：被动投资大发展下的资管新趋势 13:30-17:30第三届"活力·ESG"创新论坛 ■ 上午 破局与重构——大资管再造竞争力 08:00-08:30嘉宾签到 08:35-08:50活动致辞 08:50-10:30主旨演讲 刘世锦 十三届全国政协经济委员会副主任、国务院发展研 ...

Core Viewpoint - The approval of the first batch of policy financial bond ETFs in China is expected to enhance the interconnectivity between the interbank and exchange markets, improve the overall scale of bond ETFs, and meet diverse investor needs [1][2]. Group 1: Product Characteristics - The newly approved policy financial bond ETFs cover various maturity periods including 0-3 years, 1-3 years, 1-5 years, 3-5 years, and 7-10 years, all utilizing a cash subscription and redemption model [1]. - Compared to traditional policy financial bond index funds, the new ETFs allow for both cash transactions and trading on the exchange, providing greater liquidity and flexibility for investors [2][3]. Group 2: Market Necessity - The development of policy financial bond ETFs is beneficial for connecting the interbank and exchange bond markets, attracting foreign investment, reducing issuance costs for national development bonds, and enriching market investment tools [2][3]. - The introduction of these ETFs is seen as a strategic move to promote ESG investments and support the green transformation of the economy [3]. Group 3: Future Outlook - The newly approved ETFs are expected to have significant market development potential due to their low-risk profile, cost-effectiveness, and transparency [3]. - The introduction of the national development bond ETF is anticipated to provide a distinct investment and asset management tool, potentially facilitating liquidity management through repo transactions in the future [3].

新基发行市场持续火爆。 公募排排网数据显示，本周（8月11日至8月17日）全市场共有31只新基启动募集，这已经是连续第 三周单周开募新基不低于30只。其中，权益基金占比超八成，股票型基金成募集主力。 对于这一现象，排排网旗下融智投资FOF基金经理李春瑜分析称，在资产配置需求升级背景下，投 资者愈发青睐运作透明、费率低廉的被动投资工具，指数基金特有的分散化投资优势恰好契合这一需 求。同时，监管层持续优化权益类公募发展环境，通过设立ETF绿色审批通道等举措，为指数化投资注 入政策动能。此外，在产业政策密集出台的窗口期，指数基金凭借其高效跟踪政策红利行业的能力，能 有效规避个股波动风险，因而获得避险资金的持续涌入。 除指数基金外，FOF基金发行也持续受到市场追捧。本周启动募集的新基中，有2只FOF基金，且 均为混合型FOF基金。今年以来，新发FOF基金数量已达36只，超过了去年全年的水平。 对此，李春瑜认为，市场环境持续优化， A股市场企稳向好，为FOF这类"专业买手"提供了更广阔 的投资运作空间。此外，FOF基金凭借其多资产配置能力，能够灵活布局港股、黄金等非A股资产及各 类ETF产品，在分散风险的同时增厚收益， ...

Core Insights - A "super alliance" of American asset management giants is rapidly expanding in the European market, driven by the rise of low-cost passive investment strategies [1][2] - The total assets under management (AUM) of American fund groups in Europe surged from $2.2 trillion a decade ago to $4.9 trillion as of May this year, with BlackRock and Vanguard being the dominant players [1][2] - In contrast, European asset management growth has been sluggish, with the UK AUM increasing from $1.2 trillion to $2 trillion, and France from $870 billion to $1.5 trillion during the same period [1] Group 1: Growth of Passive Investment - The explosive growth of ETFs and index-tracking funds is closely linked to the rapid expansion of American asset management companies in Europe [2] - BlackRock alone manages $1.4 trillion in ETFs and index-tracking funds in Europe and the UK, while Vanguard manages $442 billion [2] - The top three American companies account for 50% of the market share of all American companies operating in Europe [2] Group 2: Competitive Landscape - European asset management firms are under increasing pressure from American giants, necessitating consolidation and differentiation strategies [4][5] - Established European institutions like UBS and Deutsche Asset Management still hold significant market shares in domestic mutual funds and ETFs, but they face urgent challenges to catch up [4] Group 3: Opportunities in Active Management - Despite the dominance of passive investment, there are still opportunities for active management strategies [6] - The rise of index funds may create new opportunities for fund managers focused on selective strategies, as fewer well-resourced competitors exist in the active management space [6] - There is a belief that the active management landscape will ultimately yield a limited number of "winners" [6]

Core Viewpoint - The A-share market is experiencing active trading, particularly in leading broad-based ETFs, with significant fluctuations in holdings of major stocks like SMIC, reflecting the impact of fund inflows and outflows [1][2][3]. Group 1: ETF Holdings and Performance - The Huaxia SSE STAR 50 ETF increased its holdings in SMIC by 399,200 shares on July 11, but subsequently reduced its holdings by 651,800 shares on August 1 [1][2]. - From July 12 to August 1, the Huaxia SSE STAR 50 ETF rose by 4.20%, while experiencing a net outflow of over 3.1 billion yuan, ranking third among all ETFs in terms of outflows [3]. - As of July 31, SMIC was the largest weighted stock in the STAR 50 Index, with a weight of 10.09%, and the ETF held a market value of 8.44 billion yuan in SMIC shares, the highest in the market [3]. Group 2: SMIC's Financial Performance - SMIC reported a revenue of 2.209 billion USD for Q2 2025, a 1.7% decrease quarter-on-quarter but a 16.2% increase year-on-year, with a gross margin of 20.4% [4]. - The company expects a revenue growth of 5% to 7% for Q3 2025, with a projected gross margin between 18% and 20% [4]. - SMIC's capacity utilization rate was 92.5% in Q2 2025, with an 8-inch standard logic monthly capacity of 991,000 wafers, indicating strong demand that exceeds supply [4]. Group 3: Semiconductor Industry Outlook - The semiconductor cycle is currently in an upward trend, driven by strong growth in AI and a recovery in the industrial sector [5][6]. - AI is expected to be the primary growth driver for the semiconductor industry, with increasing demand from cloud AI and accelerating terminal AI applications [6]. Group 4: Passive Investment Trends - Passive investment, particularly through ETFs, is gaining significant influence, with leading broad-based ETFs becoming major shareholders in key stocks like SMIC [7][8]. - As of Q1 2025, four of SMIC's top ten shareholders were ETFs, highlighting the growing role of passive investment in the market [7]. - The market is witnessing a shift towards passive investment strategies, which are expected to play a crucial role in enhancing corporate governance and shareholder returns [8].

Group 1 - The A-share market is currently active, with significant fund inflows and outflows in leading broad-based ETFs, particularly affecting the holdings of major stocks like SMIC [1][2] - From July 12 to August 1, the Huaxia SSE STAR 50 ETF increased its holdings in SMIC by 399,200 shares, but later reduced its holdings by 651,800 shares on August 1, indicating volatility in fund management [1][2] - As of July 31, SMIC is the largest weighted stock in the STAR 50 Index, with a weight of 10.09%, and the Huaxia ETF held a market value of 8.44 billion yuan in SMIC shares [1][3] Group 2 - SMIC reported a revenue of 2.209 billion USD for Q2 2025, a 1.7% decrease quarter-on-quarter but a 16.2% increase year-on-year, with a gross margin of 20.4% [3][4] - The company expects a revenue growth of 5% to 7% in Q3 2025, with a projected gross margin between 18% and 20% [3] - SMIC's production capacity utilization rate was 92.5% in Q2 2025, reflecting strong demand that is expected to continue at least until October [3][4] Group 3 - The semiconductor cycle is currently in an upward trend, driven by strong growth in AI and a recovery in industrial sectors [4] - The demand for 8-inch and 12-inch wafers remains robust, with 12-inch wafers accounting for 76% of revenue [4] - Passive investment strategies, particularly through ETFs, are gaining influence, with major ETFs becoming significant shareholders in companies like SMIC [4][6]

Group 1 - The public fund industry is transitioning from a "star manager" era to a "platform era," driven by the rise of passive investment products like ETFs, which have surpassed 4.5 trillion yuan as of July [1][2] - The number of fund manager changes has reached nearly 3,000 this year, indicating a trend of mass departures among fund managers, raising concerns among investors about whether to hold or sell their funds [2] - The industry is witnessing a shift towards multi-manager models, which leverage team strengths and mitigate risks associated with individual manager departures, ensuring more stable fund performance [3] Group 2 - Regulatory bodies are encouraging fund companies to enhance their research and investment systems, promoting a team-based management approach to strengthen the overall investment capabilities [2] - Companies are increasingly adopting technology and platform-based strategies to reduce reliance on individual capabilities, with examples like China Europe Fund integrating industrialized processes into their research systems [3] - The investment selection strategy for investors is evolving, focusing more on the overall strength and stability of the fund company's research team rather than individual fund managers, reflecting a broader shift in investment philosophy [4]