Core Viewpoint - The banking wealth management sector is adjusting its asset allocation strategies in response to declining interest rates, shifting away from bonds and equity assets towards public funds, cash, bank deposits, and non-standardized debt assets [1][4]. Asset Allocation Changes - As of the end of June, the asset allocation of wealth management products remains predominantly in fixed-income assets, while the proportion of bonds and equity assets has decreased. Specifically, the balance of investments in bonds and equity assets was 13.78 trillion yuan and 0.78 trillion yuan, accounting for 41.8% and 2.38% of total investment assets, respectively [2][3]. - The allocation to public funds has significantly increased, with a balance of 1.38 trillion yuan, representing 4.2% of total investment assets, an increase of 0.45 trillion yuan compared to the end of the first quarter [3]. Challenges in Fixed-Income Asset Returns - The average annualized return of wealth management products has declined to 2.12% in the first half of the year, down from 2.65% in 2024, indicating a 0.53 percentage point decrease. The difficulty in obtaining returns from fixed-income assets has increased, with a notable differentiation between allocation and trading strategies [4][5]. - Credit bonds continue to dominate the allocation, comprising 90% of bond investments, with a total holding of 12.79 trillion yuan, which is 38.79% of total investment assets [4]. Market Trends and Future Outlook - The total scale of the banking wealth management market reached 30.67 trillion yuan by the end of June, reflecting a 2.4% increase from the beginning of the year and a 7.54% year-on-year growth. However, the growth rate may slow down in the medium to long term due to declining returns on wealth management products [5][6]. - The pressure on the expansion of wealth management product scales is expected to increase as the advantages of returns, particularly for cash management products, diminish compared to deposits [6].