Core Viewpoint - Guangfa Asset Management has withdrawn its application for public fund management qualifications, indicating a tightening trend in public fund license approvals amid the industry's push for high-quality development [2][3]. Group 1: Regulatory Changes and Industry Context - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) issued new regulations in May 2022, allowing brokerages to apply for public fund licenses under a "one participation, one control, one license" framework [3]. - Following the introduction of these regulations, at least six brokerage asset management firms applied for public fund licenses, but only two, namely China Merchants Asset Management and Everbright Securities Asset Management, received approval in 2023 [3]. Group 2: Guangfa Asset Management's Status - Guangfa Asset Management submitted its application for public fund management qualifications in January 2023, but has now exited the approval list as of August 1, 2023 [3]. - Currently, only Everbright Asset Management, Anxin Asset Management (now Guozhen Asset Management), and Guojin Asset Management are still in the queue for public fund licenses [3]. Group 3: Transition of Products - The deadline for the transformation of brokerage asset management's public collective products is set for the end of 2025, prompting firms to transfer these products to affiliated fund companies [5]. - Guangfa Securities holds a 54.53% stake in Guangfa Fund and a 22.65% stake in E Fund, having already initiated the transfer of ten public collective products to Guangfa Fund [5]. - As of the second quarter of 2025, Guangfa Asset Management's public collective product scale reached 32.539 billion yuan, with over 90% being money market products [6].

Core Viewpoint - The transformation of broker-dealer public collective investment products is entering its final phase, with many firms accelerating their disposal plans and shifting management to public fund companies [2][4][5]. Group 1: Current Status of Broker-Dealer Public Collective Products - As of the end of Q1 this year, there are 37 broker-dealer institutions with over 150 public collective investment products, totaling a scale of 354.9 billion yuan, with 11 products exceeding 10 billion yuan in size, all of which are money market funds [3][12]. - Many broker-dealers are transferring their public collective products to affiliated public fund companies, especially when they lack public fund licenses [5][11]. Group 2: Recent Developments - On June 28, Guotai Junan Asset Management announced plans to transfer three public collective products to Anxin Fund Management, while CICC extended the expiration date of two of its products to November 30, 2025, and is working to change the management to CICC Fund [2][6]. - CICC's previous products received approval from the CSRC to change their registration to CICC Fund, indicating a trend towards compliance with regulatory requirements [7]. Group 3: Regulatory Environment and Future Outlook - The regulatory framework established in 2018 requires broker-dealer public collective products to transition to public fund management, with a focus on compliance and quality development in the public fund industry [8][10]. - The pace of obtaining public fund licenses has slowed, with only a few broker-dealers successfully acquiring such licenses, leading others to explore alternative routes for compliance or liquidation of their products [11][15]. - The recent trend shows that regulatory bodies are less inclined to grant extensive extensions for product deadlines, indicating a push for completion of the transformation process [15].

Core Viewpoint - The pace of disposal for brokerages' public-like collective products has accelerated, with many firms opting to transfer management to public fund companies and register these products as public funds [1][2][4] Group 1: Current Trends - Brokerages are increasingly transferring their public-like collective products to affiliated public fund companies as a mainstream disposal method [2][6] - On June 28, Guotai Junan Asset Management announced plans to transfer three of its public-like collective products to Anxin Fund Management [1][3] - CICC extended the expiration date of its collective products from June 30, 2025, to November 30, 2025, and plans to change the management to CICC Fund [3][7] Group 2: Regulatory Context - The 2018 regulatory guidelines require brokerages to convert public-like collective products to comply with public fund standards, with various pathways for compliance [4][5] - As of now, only about ten brokerages have obtained public fund licenses, making it easier for them to transition their public-like collective products to public funds [4][6] Group 3: Market Dynamics - As of the first quarter of this year, there are 150+ public-like collective products from 37 brokerages, with a total scale of 354.9 billion [7] - Many brokerages have not disclosed specific plans for the conversion of their public-like collective products, merely extending their expiration dates [7][8] - If these products are not converted by the end of this year, they may face liquidation, as regulatory bodies have not granted widespread extensions [8]

Core Viewpoint - The leadership transition at Xingzheng Asset Management is expected to enhance its business layout and competitive strength, with a focus on optimizing operations and expanding its public and private fund offerings [4][5]. Group 1: Leadership Changes - Sun Guoxiong has stepped down as Chairman of Xingzheng Asset Management and will transition to a business inspector role, with Liu Yu taking over as Chairman [1][2]. - Liu Yu has a strong background in finance, having served in various significant roles, including as the Executive Director and President of Xingzheng Investment [2][3]. - The management team has been strengthened with the appointment of Yang Hua as General Manager and Zheng Fangbiao as Vice General Manager, following the departure of Xu Xiang [3][5]. Group 2: Business Development - Xingzheng Asset Management has achieved a management scale exceeding 100 billion yuan, marking a 20% increase from the previous year, reaching a new five-year high [5]. - The company has recently obtained a public fund management license, becoming one of the 14 brokerages with such a qualification in the industry [4][5]. - The launch of its first public fund, focusing on dividend strategies and quantitative stock selection, indicates a strategic move to leverage its new public fund license [5].