Core Viewpoint - The recent announcement by Chunhou Fund regarding the temporary inability of fund manager Qi Jieping to fulfill her duties reflects the impact of long-standing shareholder disputes on management stability within the company [1][4]. Group 1: Management Changes - Qi Jieping, who joined Chunhou Fund in 2020 and managed over 28 billion yuan in bond products, has seen her management scale shrink to 8.2 billion yuan by the end of Q1 2025 [1][4]. - The announcement of her inability to perform her duties is unusual in the public fund industry, typically associated with maternity leave, health issues, or regulatory penalties [4]. - Qi Jieping's contract was originally set to expire in January 2025, and despite initial agreement to renew, negotiations failed due to unresolved terms [4]. Group 2: Shareholder Disputes - The direct cause of Qi Jieping's inability to leave is the governance deadlock resulting from disputes between major shareholders, which has led to a freeze on shareholder equity by the Shanghai Financial Court [6]. - The Shanghai Securities Regulatory Bureau has initiated investigations into several shareholders and executives for violations of fund laws, including unauthorized share transfers and continuous disclosure violations [6]. - As of Q1 2025, Chunhou Fund's management scale has decreased from 35.3 billion yuan in mid-2024 to 21.7 billion yuan, with six products already facing liquidation [6]. Group 3: Fund Performance and Risks - Qi Jieping continues to manage four bond funds, which collectively amount to 8.21 billion yuan, a nearly 70% decrease from her peak management scale [5]. - Several funds are at risk of liquidation due to their scales dropping below 50 million yuan, with three of the four funds Qi Jieping is set to leave facing issues related to scale [5]. - The ongoing shareholder disputes and management turmoil highlight deeper issues within the governance and compliance structures of small to medium-sized public funds [8].