Group 1 - The trend of "Asia buying Asia" has evolved significantly since 2012, with assets under management in Asia projected to reach $22 trillion by the end of 2024, more than tripling since 2012, and an annual growth rate of 11% [1] - The share of managed assets in relation to regional GDP has surged from 44% to 76%, indicating a shift in savings from gold and jewelry to local financial products, reflecting the rising financial resilience in the region [1] Group 2 - China and India are leading this trend, with India's systematic investment plan (SIP) allowing investors to regularly invest fixed amounts in mutual funds, benefiting from tax deductions and capital gains tax exemptions [2] - China's regulatory measures are directing funds inward, with new rules requiring state-owned insurance companies to invest at least 30% of new premiums in domestic stock markets, enhancing the attractiveness of A-shares for local capital [2] Group 3 - Several industries are poised to benefit from this trend, including banks that are facilitating the transition of savings from informal assets to financial products, particularly in regions with low financial penetration like Indonesia and the Philippines [3] - Insurance companies such as China Ping An and India's HDFC Life are experiencing rapid growth due to increasing penetration of insurance products [4] - Asset management companies are seeing a surge in demand for customized pension and savings products, with firms like HDFC Asset Management in India capitalizing on this opportunity [4] Group 4 - Exchanges and brokerage firms are directly benefiting from increased local trading activity, with entities like Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing and Huatai Securities gaining from enhanced liquidity [5] Group 5 - The financialization process in Asia is uneven, with mature systems in places like Singapore and Hong Kong, while markets like Indonesia and the Philippines have significant growth potential due to low asset-to-GDP ratios [6] - The proliferation of smartphones and digital finance is expected to accelerate the trend of local capital investment, reducing reliance on the US dollar and stabilizing regional economies amid global fluctuations [6]