Core Viewpoint - The performance of the mutual fund distribution business of China Merchants Bank (CMB) has seen rapid growth in Q3, driven by a favorable capital market and improved investor risk appetite, although the impact may weaken due to a high base from the previous year [1] Group 1: Business Performance - In Q3, CMB's mutual fund distribution business experienced significant growth, attributed to positive market conditions and a shift in investor sentiment [1] - The bank's official noted that while the positive factors will continue to play a role, their impact is expected to diminish due to last year's high performance baseline [1] Group 2: Industry Trends - The mutual fund industry is entering a third phase characterized by fee reduction policies, which will have a relatively larger impact on CMB due to its substantial scale in the fund industry [1] - Currently, the fee reduction policy is in the consultation phase, and even after the opinions are published, there will be a period for implementation [1] Group 3: Strategic Response - In response to the industry's fee reduction, CMB plans to focus on two main strategies: maintaining a high success rate with diversified asset allocation to expand the fund's retention base, and adapting to market changes and shifts in customer risk preferences [1]