Group 1 - Guangfa Securities Asset Management has withdrawn from the public fund management qualification approval list [1] - In 2023, six securities asset management companies applied for public fund licenses, with only China Merchants Asset Management and Xingsheng Asset Management receiving approval [1] - Guangfa Asset Management had planned to expand its business through public fund licenses but has currently suspended its application [1] Group 2 - The transformation of public collective products is urgent within the industry, leading many securities firms to transfer products to their controlling or affiliated public fund companies [1] - Guangfa Asset Management has transferred some of its products to Guangfa Fund Management [1]

Core Viewpoint - The asset management business of securities firms in China is steadily developing towards specialization and differentiation, with a significant increase in private asset management product scale as of June 2023 [1][2]. Group 1: Product Scale and Growth - As of June 2023, the total scale of private asset management products by securities firms reached 5.52 trillion yuan, marking the highest level since October of the previous year, with an increase of 551.32 billion yuan compared to the end of last year [1]. - The scale of actively managed collective asset management plans was 3.09 trillion yuan, reflecting a growth of 6.61% from the end of last year, while single asset management plans decreased by 5.30% to 2.43 trillion yuan [1]. - The proportion of collective asset management plans increased from 52.97% at the end of last year to 55.91% as of June 2023, indicating a shift towards enhanced active management capabilities [1]. Group 2: Product Structure - Fixed-income products remain the dominant category within private asset management products, with a scale of 4.55 trillion yuan, accounting for 82.50% of the total [2]. - Mixed-asset products and equity products accounted for 10.42% and 6.47% of the total scale, respectively, while futures and derivatives products made up 0.61% [2]. - In June 2023, newly established fixed-income products totaled 308.16 billion yuan, representing 56.29% of all new private asset management products for that month [2]. Group 3: Industry Trends and Competition - There is a noticeable disparity in the management scale of private asset management products among securities firms, with an average scale of 581.14 billion yuan and a median of 216.21 billion yuan as of June 2023 [3]. - The industry is witnessing increased competition, prompting firms to enhance their asset management capabilities and apply for public fund management qualifications to broaden their business scope [3]. - Companies like Shenwan Hongyuan and Nanjing Securities are focusing on accelerating transformation and innovation, enhancing active management, and optimizing product design to strengthen their competitive edge in the asset management sector [3].

Core Viewpoint - The brokerage asset management business is accelerating its return to active management, with a continuous clearing process of channel business and a significant recovery in the scale of private asset management products. Group 1: Market Trends - As of the end of April, the scale of brokerage private asset management products reached 5.43 trillion yuan, reversing the decline trend since February, with an increase of over 100 billion yuan in April alone [1] - The proportion of actively managed collective asset management plans has risen to 54.07%, indicating ongoing structural optimization and transformation towards active management in the brokerage asset management business [2][3] Group 2: Product Structure - The scale of actively managed collective asset management plans increased to 2.93 trillion yuan, with a growth of 1,127.94 billion yuan, representing a 4% increase [2] - Fixed income products remain the mainstay of growth, with a scale of 44,770.01 billion yuan, accounting for 82.49% of the total, and an increase of 1,195.9 billion yuan, or 2.74% [2] Group 3: New Product Launches - In the first four months of this year, the total establishment scale of brokerage private asset management products was 1,341.75 billion yuan, with collective asset management plans accounting for 61.08% [3] Group 4: Revenue and Fee Trends - Analysts expect that the brokerage private asset management business will continue to grow in the second half of the year, despite a slight decline in revenue in the first quarter [4] - The adjustment of fees for collective asset management products is expected to stabilize, leading to steady growth in fees and revenue for brokerage asset management [4] Group 5: Strategic Focus - Brokerage firms are exploring various asset strategies, including quantitative, derivatives, and overseas investments, to meet diverse investor needs [5] - Recent regulatory changes are expected to promote the development of asset management businesses among small and medium-sized brokerages, encouraging them to explore differentiated development paths [5] Group 6: Future Outlook - Analysts predict a downward trend in asset management fees due to policy encouragement for public funds to reduce fees and the ongoing popularity of passive investment strategies [6]

Core Viewpoint - The asset management business of securities firms, approaching a scale of 10 trillion yuan, is undergoing a transformation amid intensified competition, with a focus on enhancing active management capabilities and obtaining public fund licenses [1][4]. Group 1: Industry Trends - The number of large collective products in the asset management industry totals 167, with a combined management scale of 357.032 billion yuan as of the end of the first quarter [1]. - Only 15 securities firms or their asset management subsidiaries hold public fund licenses, leading many to face restrictions when large collective products mature [1][4]. - The competition in the asset management industry is becoming increasingly fierce, prompting firms to seek differentiation through public fund penetration [1][4]. Group 2: Strategic Moves - Many firms are shifting from "passive rectification" to "active collaboration," changing the management of large collective products to affiliated public fund companies [2][3]. - For example, CITIC Securities Asset Management plans to change the management of 17 large collective products to Huaxia Fund, which is 62.2% owned by CITIC Securities [2]. - This strategy aims to maintain product continuity, avoid the loss of scale from liquidation, and enhance market competitiveness through resource sharing between securities firms and fund companies [3]. Group 3: Importance of Public Fund Licenses - Obtaining public fund licenses is crucial for securities firms to broaden their client base and enhance the competitiveness of their asset management services [4]. - As of the end of 2024, the total scale of the securities industry's asset management business is projected to reach 9.7 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.7% [4]. - The active management product scale, including public funds and collective asset management, is expected to account for approximately 44% of the total, continuing to exceed the scale of directed asset management products for three consecutive years [4]. Group 4: Performance Disparities - The net income from asset management fees for 42 listed securities firms in 2024 totaled 44.092 billion yuan, a slight year-on-year decline of 0.35% [5]. - Despite the overall decline, some firms like Dongwu Securities and Guolian Minsheng have reported growth in asset management revenue for 2024 and the first quarter of 2025 [5]. - The private asset management scale of securities firms has decreased to 5.32 trillion yuan, down 530.962 billion yuan from its peak in July 2024 [5]. Group 5: Competitive Landscape - As of the end of the first quarter, four securities firms and their asset management subsidiaries have public fund management scales exceeding 100 billion yuan, indicating a tiered competitive landscape [6]. - Firms like Dongfanghong Asset Management and Huatai Asset Management lead with management scales of 158.559 billion yuan and 136.562 billion yuan, respectively [6]. - Many securities firms are leveraging their dual licenses to accelerate business expansion, focusing on optimizing product structures and enhancing investor experience [6].

Core Viewpoint - The first quarter financial reports of listed securities firms show significant performance disparities, with self-operated businesses being a key factor driving profits, particularly for firms like Changjiang Securities, which reported a staggering growth of over 2300% in self-operated income [1][2]. Summary by Category Overall Performance - Among 49 listed securities firms, 9 reported a year-on-year net profit increase of over 100%, while 16 firms saw growth exceeding 50%. Notably, Guotai Junan's net profit reached 12.2 billion yuan, a 391.78% increase year-on-year, although its non-recurring profit was only 3.293 billion yuan due to negative goodwill from mergers [1][2]. Self-Operated Business - The self-operated business has emerged as a critical growth engine, with firms like Northeast Securities, Changjiang Securities, and Huaxi Securities achieving significant profit increases primarily due to this segment. For instance, Changjiang Securities reported a 2328.61% growth in self-operated income [2][5]. - CITIC Securities led the self-operated income rankings with 8.862 billion yuan, a 62.32% increase year-on-year, followed by Guotai Junan at 4.010 billion yuan and CICC at 3.396 billion yuan, which saw an 83.32% increase [4][5]. Asset Management Business - The asset management sector faced challenges, with 7 firms experiencing a "halving" of net income. Despite a slight recovery in total asset management scale to 5.47 trillion yuan, revenue from this segment decreased due to falling management fees [7][8]. - Among 42 comparable firms, only 19 achieved positive growth in asset management revenue, while 23 experienced declines. CITIC Securities topped the list with 2.563 billion yuan in management fees, a year-on-year increase of 8.69% [8].