Group 1 - The "Golden Unicorn" Best Analyst Selection organized by Sina Finance has successfully held six sessions, gaining significant support from the industry and recognition for its fairness [1] - The selection covers nearly 30 research fields, including macroeconomics, strategy, financial engineering, fixed income research, and industry research [1] - The event aims to enhance its authority and influence in the securities industry by continuously improving the evaluation methods and recognizing the contributions of award-winning analysts and research institutions [1] Group 2 - Sina Finance has signed the "Self-Regulatory Convention for External Evaluation Organizations of Securities Analysts" with the China Securities Association, promoting a healthy development of the securities research industry [2] - The evaluation process is supervised by an independent committee formed by Lixin Accounting Firm and Beijing Zhongyin Law Firm to ensure fairness and objectivity [3] Group 3 - The selection is open to analysts from securities research institutions providing comprehensive research services to institutional investors in mainland China, excluding fund research analysts [6] - Analysts must possess a securities investment consulting qualification by September 1, 2024, to be eligible for the 2025 selection [7] Group 4 - The evaluation includes objective indicators, requiring analysts to have covered their respective fields and submitted relevant research reports during the evaluation period [11] - The evaluation period is set from September 1, 2024, to September 1, 2025 [15] Group 5 - Various awards will be given, including the "Best Analyst," "Elite Analyst," and "Future Star" awards, based on scores from institutional investors [33][34][36] - The awards will recognize the top analysts and research institutions based on their performance and contributions to the industry [37][39]