Core Viewpoint - The China Securities Association is conducting a comprehensive survey of the securities industry to inform the upcoming "China Securities Industry Development Report (2025)" [1][2] Group 1: Survey Focus Areas - The survey covers a wide range of key business segments within securities firms, including financial service quality, compliance management, risk management, investment advisory services, securities research reports, asset management, proprietary trading, international business, fixed income, counter business, and IT investment and application [1] - Compliance and risk management are emphasized as critical areas in this survey, with a detailed questionnaire addressing compliance department structures, personnel configurations, compliance assessment systems, and anti-money laundering processes [1][2] Group 2: Social Responsibility and Market Stability - The survey aims to evaluate how securities firms fulfill their social responsibilities in 2024, particularly in relation to rural revitalization and wealth management for residents [2] - The role of securities firms as "gatekeepers" of the capital market and their contributions to market stability are key points of assessment, including the number of voluntarily withdrawn underwriting projects and instances of regulatory penalties [2] Group 3: Digital Transformation - The survey also explores the frontier practices of digital transformation within securities firms, focusing on the application of advanced technologies such as big data, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cloud computing in securities operations [2]