Group 1 - The China Securities Association (CSRC) has initiated a survey to assess the investment advisory business of securities firms, aiming to promote high-quality development in this sector [1] - The survey consists of two main parts: "Basic Situation Survey" and "Related Issues," focusing on personnel composition, business operations, and various operational indicators [1] - The survey particularly emphasizes the construction of advisory teams and client service situations, with a focus on the actual business operations [1] Group 2 - Securities firms are required to report on their investment advisory business, including the proportion of product-related income to total brokerage income and the main client channels for public fund advisory services [2] - As of the first half of the year, the total number of employees in the securities industry reached 343,000, an increase of approximately 6,000 year-on-year, with investment advisors numbering 70,850, reflecting a significant growth of 10.14% [2] - The rapid advancement of fund advisory business trials since 2019 has led to 60 institutions obtaining trial qualifications by the end of 2021, with a focus on a client-centered investment advisory model [3]