Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the need to accelerate the development of the third pillar of pension insurance and implement a personal pension system in China, addressing structural challenges in pension finance and advocating for an increased allocation of equity assets in pension investments while utilizing derivatives for risk management [2][4]. Group 1: Structural Challenges in Pension Finance - China's aging population poses significant structural challenges to pension finance, with over 310 million people aged 60 and above by the end of 2024, accounting for 22% of the total population [5]. - The reliance on government funding is substantial, with over two-thirds of pension funds coming from government-led basic pensions and social security funds, while enterprise annuities and personal commercial insurance account for only 32.7% [6]. - The investment structure is heavily concentrated in fixed-income assets, with over 85% of pension products invested in such assets from 2021 to 2024 [6]. Group 2: Need for Increased Equity Investment - The current pension finance system is characterized by low marketization and a predominance of fixed-income assets, leading to low returns. As of June 2024, the actual contribution rate for personal pensions was only 22%, with only 25% of contributions being invested [8]. - The potential for the silver economy is significant, with projections indicating that its contribution to GDP will rise from 6% to 9% by 2035, necessitating an increase in equity asset investment to enhance overall pension returns and alleviate government financial pressure [9]. Group 3: Risk Management through Derivatives - Equity investments exhibit greater short-term volatility compared to fixed-income investments, which has contributed to the current focus on fixed-income assets in pension products [13]. - To mitigate risks associated with increased equity investments, it is essential to enhance the performance evaluation period for pension products and utilize financial derivatives for risk management, thereby improving the stability and growth of investment portfolios [12][13].

Group 1 - Several banks' wealth management companies are increasing their investments in ETFs and equity assets through direct and indirect methods [1] - Major wealth management companies such as Bank of China Wealth Management, Bank of Communications Wealth Management, China Post Wealth Management, and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Wealth Management have announced their plans to increase holdings in ETFs and equity assets [1] - These companies are set to further enhance their investment efforts in the capital markets [1]