Core Viewpoint - The banking wealth management subsidiaries are accelerating their entry into the A-share IPO market due to continuous regulatory support, aiming to enhance returns amid a challenging investment environment characterized by low fixed-income yields and asset scarcity [1][4][6]. Group 1: Market Entry and Participation - Ningyin Wealth Management has successfully entered the IPO subscription list for multiple products, leading among banking wealth management subsidiaries as of July 25 [1]. - Two mixed wealth management products from Ningyin Wealth Management were allocated 6,557 shares each, with an initial allocation amount of 43,000 yuan, participating at a subscription price of 7.36 yuan per share [2]. - Everbright Wealth Management was the first to test the waters in the A-share IPO market, successfully participating in offline IPOs, marking a shift in the traditional investor structure [4]. Group 2: Regulatory Changes and Implications - A series of policy changes have granted banking wealth management products equal status with public funds in participating in A-share IPOs, breaking the previous C-class investor limitations [5][6]. - The Central Financial Office and the China Securities Regulatory Commission have issued guidelines to encourage long-term funds, including bank wealth management, to enter the capital market [5]. Group 3: Investment Characteristics and Trends - The A-share IPO market is exhibiting a "low risk, high return" characteristic, with a low initial public offering (IPO) break rate of 4.17% in the first half of 2025, and an average first-day increase of 219% for new stocks [8]. - The direct participation of wealth management subsidiaries in IPOs is expected to enhance product yields and diversify investment strategies, moving away from a heavy reliance on fixed-income assets [8]. Group 4: Challenges Ahead - There are challenges regarding risk adaptation for clients, as the majority of wealth management product investors have a low-risk preference, with 33.83% classified as conservative [9]. - The investment research system needs to evolve to assess new stock investment values effectively, requiring enhanced tracking of company fundamentals and the establishment of specialized research teams [9].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the challenges faced by bank wealth management subsidiaries in optimizing asset allocation strategies due to regulatory changes that require a return to net value-based pricing for financial products, making it difficult to achieve high returns, stable valuations, and high liquidity simultaneously [1][4][11]. Regulatory Changes - Regulatory authorities have mandated the cessation of self-built valuation models used by bank wealth management subsidiaries, which previously smoothed net value fluctuations of financial products [3][11]. - The new regulations require the use of standardized valuation methods, such as those provided by the China Bond Pricing Center and the China Securities Index [11][12]. Impact on Investment Strategies - In response to regulatory changes, banks are reducing their holdings of long-term bonds and low-rated credit bonds, opting instead for short-term, high-rated bonds to minimize net value fluctuations [4][18]. - The overall bond investment strategy is shifting towards more liquid assets to enhance the stability of financial product valuations [18][22]. Investor Education - Increased pressure on investor education has been noted, as banks must help clients understand the implications of net value fluctuations and avoid panic selling during periods of volatility [2][10]. Market Dynamics - The article highlights a significant decline in the net buying of long-term credit bonds by bank wealth management subsidiaries in June, indicating a strategic shift in response to market conditions and regulatory pressures [22]. - The overall bond yield environment has also influenced banks to diversify into other high-dividend investment products to maintain overall returns [19][22].

Core Viewpoint - The regulatory changes regarding self-built valuation models for bank wealth management subsidiaries have increased the pressure on investor education and have led to significant adjustments in investment strategies to manage net asset value fluctuations [2][6][12]. Group 1: Regulatory Changes and Impact - Regulatory authorities have prohibited bank wealth management subsidiaries from using self-built valuation models, requiring them to adopt standardized valuation methods [6][4]. - The implementation of these regulations aims to restore the fundamental nature of net asset value and ensure fair competition among wealth management institutions [6][4]. - As of the end of May, the average annualized yield of open-ended fixed-income wealth management products decreased to 2.84%, down 0.35 percentage points from April, reflecting the impact of market adjustments [2]. Group 2: Investment Strategy Adjustments - Wealth management subsidiaries are shifting their investment strategies by reducing long-term bonds and low-rated credit bonds while increasing short-term high-rated bonds to mitigate net asset value fluctuations [3][11]. - The need to comply with regulatory requirements has led to a significant reduction in the net buying of long-term credit bonds, with net purchases dropping from 27 billion to 9 billion for 7-10 year bonds in June [13]. - The overall bond yield decline has prompted wealth management subsidiaries to explore alternative high-dividend investment options such as REITs and preferred stocks to enhance overall product returns [12]. Group 3: Challenges in Valuation and Investor Education - The self-built valuation models previously used by wealth management subsidiaries aimed to smooth out net asset value fluctuations but have been deemed unfair and misleading [5][4]. - Investor education has become increasingly important as fluctuations in net asset values have led to irrational redemption behaviors among investors [2]. - Wealth management subsidiaries are now required to closely monitor and adjust their asset allocation strategies in response to market conditions to maintain investor confidence [11][10].