Core Viewpoint - A recent test of eight major bank apps revealed that only one bank displayed the holding annualized return, which allows clients to compare past returns with their current holdings more intuitively [1][5]. Group 1: Bank App Performance - The tested banks included Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China Construction Bank, China Merchants Bank, Industrial Bank, Minsheng Bank, WeBank, MyBank, and Shanghai Bank [1][5]. - The apps typically show annualized returns over different time frames, such as since inception, the past year, the past month, and the past three months, with a common marketing strategy of displaying the highest return [1][5]. Group 2: Customer Reactions - Some users expressed frustration, stating that they were attracted by high reported returns but found actual returns to be significantly lower [6]. - Other users noted that there are hidden complexities in the reported returns, making it difficult for ordinary investors to discern the true performance [7].

Core Viewpoint - Some banks are displaying higher annualized returns on their wealth management products in their apps compared to the actual recent returns, leading to investor concerns about misleading information [1][7]. Group 1: Discrepancy in Returns - Many banks show annualized returns since inception that are significantly higher than the recent monthly returns, indicating a potential misrepresentation of product performance [1][7]. - For example, a product from China Construction Bank shows an annualized return of 2.28% since its inception, while its recent one-month return is only 0.75% [3][7]. Group 2: Market Conditions - The discrepancy in returns is attributed to a declining interest rate environment and poor recent performance in the bond market, which affects the underlying assets of these wealth management products [3][5]. - The annualized return for bonds has decreased significantly, with the year-to-date return at only 0.46% and a one-month return of -0.43% [11]. Group 3: Regulatory Perspective - Current regulations do not explicitly prohibit banks from showcasing higher historical returns, allowing them to prioritize displaying more favorable figures [3][9]. - The China Banking Association's guidelines emphasize the need for transparency and accurate representation of past performance to protect investors' rights [11]. Group 4: Concerns About Performance Display - There are concerns that the practice of highlighting higher historical returns may mislead investors about the stability and future performance of these products [6][12]. - Experts suggest that banks should standardize the timeframes used for performance display across similar products to avoid selective reporting [12].

Core Viewpoint - Some banks are displaying higher annualized returns for their wealth management products than the actual recent returns, leading to concerns about transparency and accuracy in financial reporting [1][3]. Group 1: Discrepancy in Reported Returns - Investors have reported discrepancies between the annualized returns displayed on bank apps and the actual returns, with some banks showing significantly higher returns since the product's inception compared to recent performance [1][2]. - The discrepancy is attributed to a decline in bond market performance, which has affected the recent yields of wealth management products, while historical yields remain elevated due to previous market conditions [1][3]. Group 2: Regulatory and Compliance Issues - Current regulations do not explicitly prohibit banks from showcasing higher historical returns, which may lead to a preference for displaying more favorable figures [1][4]. - The China Banking Association's guidelines emphasize that past performance should accurately reflect the investment manager's capabilities and inform investors, but the current practices may inflate perceived product performance [4]. Group 3: Market Trends and Performance Analysis - The overall trend in fixed-income assets, which form the basis of many wealth management products, is downward, with recent yields significantly lower than historical averages [3][4]. - For instance, the annualized yield for bonds has dropped to 0.46% year-to-date, while the annualized yield over the past three years is 4.90% [3].