Summary of the Conference Call Industry Overview - The conference call discusses the asset management industry in China, focusing on its overall situation, trends, and regulatory environment as of 2024 and projections for 2025. The estimated total asset management scale is approximately 159.78 trillion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of about 13.27% [6][29][25]. Key Points and Arguments Asset Management Industry Growth - The asset management industry in China has shown robust growth, with various segments experiencing different rates of expansion. The public fund sector leads with a total net value of 32.83 trillion yuan, up 18.93% from the previous year [10][29]. - The bank wealth management products reached a scale of 29.95 trillion yuan, increasing by 11.75% [28][29]. - Trust assets grew to 29.56 trillion yuan, marking a 23.58% increase, while private equity funds saw a slight decline to 19.93 trillion yuan, down 1.92% [28][29]. Regulatory Environment - The regulatory framework for the asset management industry emphasizes risk prevention, standardization, and transformation towards high-quality development. Key policies include the promotion of personal pension systems and the establishment of a comprehensive regulatory framework for private equity funds [7][9][10]. - The "9.24" policy supports stock repurchases and enhances the capital-asset cycle, indicating a shift towards a more supportive regulatory environment for asset management [7]. Trends in Specific Sectors - **Bank Wealth Management**: The market is expected to expand steadily, with a shift towards fixed-income products as cash management products decline [8]. - **Trust Industry**: The trust sector is undergoing a transformation, with a focus on risk management and asset quality improvement. New trust products are primarily asset service trusts [9]. - **Public Funds**: The public fund sector is witnessing a trend towards passive investment strategies, with the number of funds reaching a historical high of 12,367 [10]. - **Insurance Asset Management**: The insurance asset management sector is stable, with a focus on long-term investments and a gradual increase in external funding sources [11]. - **Securities Firms**: The securities asset management sector is stabilizing, with a slight recovery in net income and a focus on public fund qualifications [12]. Investment Performance - The average performance benchmark for newly issued wealth management products has declined from 3.32% in January 2024 to 2.70% by December 2024, indicating a challenging environment for fixed-income products [33]. - Conversely, equity-related wealth management products have seen an increase in performance benchmarks, reflecting a recovery in the stock market [33]. AI Integration - The integration of AI in asset management is gaining attention, with potential applications in investment advisory and operational efficiency. However, there are concerns regarding risks associated with AI, including cybersecurity and data quality [14]. Additional Important Insights - The asset management industry is transitioning from a focus on scale to quality, with an emphasis on optimizing product strategies and enhancing operational efficiency [13][24]. - The overall market dynamics indicate a growing demand for diversified investment products as consumer preferences evolve in response to changing economic conditions [27][29]. This summary encapsulates the key insights from the conference call, highlighting the current state and future outlook of the asset management industry in China.

资本市场上行、利率下行的背景下，保险资管产品业绩表现几何？9月3日，北京商报记者通过Wind统 计发现，在1542只有统计数据的保险资管产品中，前8个月超九成产品取得正回报，年化回报率中位数 为3.95%。 目前来看，在权益市场和债券市场的共同作用下，保险资管产品展现出较强的抗风险能力和收益提升潜 力。业内专家认为，组合类保险资管产品应进一步提升资产市场中权益类产品投资占比，把握市场中的 新机会。 受益于A股市场回暖 业内专家表示，固收类保险资管产品收益率整体表现良好，得益于保险资管公司稳健的投资策略。王兆 江向北京商报记者分析，保险资金具有负债驱动的特性，需要对未来的保险赔付提供刚性兑付。因此， 本金安全和稳定现金流是保险资金投资的首要目标。固收类资产的本金和利息收入相对确定，与保险资 金的负债期限和成本能够更好地匹配。固收类产品主要投向国债、地方政府债、高信用等级的企业债、 金融债等。这些标的的发行主体信用高，违约风险相对较小，价格波动也远小于股票等权益资产。即使 在市场下行期，也能提供稳定的票息收入。 高股息资产或将成配置重点 可以看出，保险资管产品取得超九成正向回报受益于资本市场的表现以及固收资产收益 ...

资本市场上行、利率下行的背景下，保险资管产品业绩表现几何？9月3日，北京商报记者通过Wind统计发现，在1542只有统计数据的保险资管产 品中，前8个月超九成产品取得正回报，年化回报率中位数为3.95%。 目前来看，在权益市场和债券市场的共同作用下，保险资管产品展现出较强的抗风险能力和收益提升潜力。业内专家认为，组合类保险资管产品 应进一步提升资产市场中权益类产品投资占比，把握市场中的新机会。 可以看出，保险资管产品取得超九成正向回报受益于资本市场的表现以及固收资产收益相对稳定。 实际上，随着新一轮保险产品预定利率调整开启，保险资管公司在提升自身投研能力的同时，也可以考虑增加对高收益资产的配置力度，寻求更 高效的资产负债匹配方式。 受益于A股市场回暖 从不同类型产品交出的成绩单来看，固收类产品表现相对稳健，而权益类产品则提供了相对较高的收益。882只固收类产品回报中位数为2.53%， 有831只产品取得正收益；204只权益类产品中，回报中位数高达30.28%，其中195款回报为正。 市场环境的变化对组合类保险资管产品的收益产生了深远影响。前8个月，权益市场逐步回暖，为权益类产品的收益增长提供了有利条件。"今年 ...

Group 1 - The market experienced a loss today, with on-market ETF accounts losing 11,000 and off-market fund accounts losing 7,000, totaling a loss of 18,000 [1] - Compared to a profit of 130,000 yesterday, this pullback is considered minor [2] - Retail investors have not entered the market on a large scale, as there has been no significant growth in the shares of both active funds and A-share ETFs this year [2][4] Group 2 - The recent growth in ETF scale is primarily due to net value growth rather than retail subscriptions, indicating that retail investors may be entering through insurance wealth management instead [4] - As of the end of 2024, the scale of China's insurance asset management industry reached 33.26 trillion, leading the asset management sector [4] - In the first half of 2025, there is a structural adjustment in insurance asset management, with a contraction in debt investment scale and significant growth in asset securitization (ABS) and equity investments, increasing by 46.15% and 188% year-on-year, respectively [4] Group 3 - The current market conditions suggest that there is no need to wait for a large-scale entry of retail investors before reducing positions [5] - There is a conflict regarding whether to reduce or increase positions, with memories of the 2014-2015 bull market causing hesitation to take profits too early, while the 2022-2023 bear market raises concerns about losing unrealized gains [6][7] Group 4 - Recent trading strategies include reducing positions in Hong Kong innovative drugs while increasing positions in the chemical index, resulting in a nearly 10% profit from the chemical sector within a month [9] - The current valuation levels of major indices are high, with the CSI 300 at 14.11, the CSI 500 at 33.09, and the CSI 1000 at 46.39, all reflecting high historical percentiles [11][13][15] Group 5 - The A-share market has shown significant gains this week, with valuation levels rising sharply, particularly in the Sci-Tech 50 and CSI 2000, both reaching 100% historical valuation percentiles [25] - The difference in valuation perception between the ChiNext Index and the ChiNext Composite Index is clarified, as the former includes only leading stocks while the latter encompasses all listed companies, leading to a higher average valuation [26] Group 6 - The current temperature of the A-share market is 67.61, surpassing the previous high of 63 in 2021 and the peak of 93 in 2015, while the Hong Kong market temperature stands at 48.37 [40]

Core Viewpoint - The newly proposed "Measures" aims to standardize information disclosure for three types of asset management products, ensuring investor rights and obligations are upheld throughout the product lifecycle [1][2][3]. Group 1: Regulatory Framework - The "Measures" address industry pain points by unifying information disclosure standards across various asset management products, enhancing regulatory consistency and investor protection [2][4]. - The implementation of the "Measures" is set for approximately six months after formal release, allowing institutions to adjust product documentation and systems accordingly [1][3]. Group 2: Information Disclosure Process - The "Measures" comprehensively regulate the information disclosure process during the product lifecycle, covering fundraising, ongoing management, and termination phases [5][6]. - Specific requirements include detailed disclosures during fundraising, regular performance reporting during the product's life, and clear communication of fees and profit distribution upon termination [5][6]. Group 3: Performance Benchmarking - The "Measures" stipulate that asset management products should maintain consistent performance benchmarks, with adjustments only permitted under strict internal approval processes [7][8]. - This regulation aims to enhance transparency and reduce misleading practices related to past performance disclosures, thereby protecting investor interests [7][8]. Group 4: Differentiated Standards for Public and Private Products - The "Measures" establish stricter disclosure requirements for public products, reflecting their broader audience and varying investor knowledge levels, while allowing for more flexibility in private product disclosures [9][10]. - This approach balances the need for transparency with the protection of sensitive information in private transactions [9][10].

Core Insights - The Financial Regulatory Authority is drafting a new regulation to standardize information disclosure for asset management trust products, aiming to enhance investor protection and unify regulatory standards across similar financial products [1][2]. Group 1: Regulatory Changes - The new regulation, titled "Management Measures for Information Disclosure of Asset Management Products by Banking and Insurance Institutions (Draft for Comments)," is designed to address inconsistencies in information disclosure across different asset management products [1][2]. - The regulation aims to strengthen the protection of investors' rights by ensuring they have access to comprehensive and detailed product information, thereby fulfilling the fiduciary duty of asset management institutions [2][3]. Group 2: Industry Impact - The introduction of standardized information disclosure is expected to enhance transparency, allowing investors to better understand the operation, risk status, and management of trust products, thus reducing information asymmetry [3][4]. - By improving information disclosure practices, the regulation is anticipated to bolster market confidence, protect investor rights, and promote the long-term healthy development of the trust industry [3][5]. Group 3: Investor Protection Measures - A multi-dimensional investor protection system is being established, which includes breaking the rigid payment structure, regulating shareholder behavior, optimizing corporate governance, and refining risk prevention measures [5][6]. - The regulatory framework emphasizes the importance of compliance and governance within trust companies, mandating the establishment of compliance management systems and the appointment of chief compliance officers [6][7].

Core Insights - The approval of foreign insurance asset management companies in China reflects the ongoing high-level opening of the financial sector and the tangible results achieved [1][2][4] Group 1: Regulatory Developments - The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC) has approved the establishment of insurance asset management companies by AIA and Dutch Global Life, indicating a commitment to foreign investment in the Chinese market [2][3] - Since 2018, over 30 new measures have been introduced to lower the entry barriers for foreign investment in the banking and insurance sectors, enhancing cooperation opportunities [4] Group 2: Company Strategies - AIA's new asset management company aims to create a product system that covers multiple industries and asset classes, aligning with the long-term investment strategy in the Chinese market [2] - Dutch Global Life plans to complement its existing business in China by establishing an insurance asset management company, leveraging its international experience and diverse investment strategies [3] Group 3: Market Trends - Nearly half of the world's 40 largest insurance companies have entered the Chinese market, with 80% of national banks enhancing governance through foreign strategic investors [1] - The collaboration between foreign and domestic institutions is expected to enrich the types of institutions and services available, better meeting diverse financial needs [1][4] Group 4: International Engagement - The recognition of China Re as an internationally active insurance group highlights the country's efforts to enhance its risk management capabilities and international influence [5] - Recent significant investments by foreign institutions, such as AIA's over 12 billion yuan stake in China Post Life, signal strong confidence in China's long-term economic growth potential [5]

150亿元是各个资管子行业的加总，其中包含资管子行业中的交叉金融部分，可能高于实际资管规模。但在银行存款利率走低、禁 止银行"手工补息"、规范同业存款的背景下，2024年确实是"金融脱媒"迹象较为明显的一年，包括银行理财、信托、公募基金、保 险这四个资管子行业均呈现规模两位数增长。 翻开资管行业的历史卷轴：2004年银行理财"横空出世"，这是中国资管业划时代的变化；2011年开始银信合作兴起，信托业迈入大 发展时期；2012年证监会发布《证券公司客户资产管理业务管理办法》，券商资管、基金子公司规模激增；2013年天弘基金联手支 付宝推出余额宝，互联网公司倒逼传统金融机构布局线上渠道；2015年的"股灾"暴露了场外配资、结构化资管计划加剧市场波动等 乱象，"伞形信托"被叫停；2018年多部门联合发布"资管新规"——《关于规范金融机构资产管理业务的指导意见》，行业清理影子 银行、正本清源，打破刚兑、禁止资金池、限制期限错配，大资管回归同一起跑线；2019年起至今理财子公司陆续呱呱落地，清洁 起步，构成资管行业合规发展新势力；到2024年末，银行理财净值化率98%，非标资产基本出清，大资管行业从野蛮生长逐步走向 规 ...

Core Viewpoint - By the end of 2024, China's total asset management scale is expected to reach 150 trillion yuan, with significant growth across various asset management sectors, indicating a clear trend of "financial disintermediation" [1][6]. Group 1: Industry Overview - The asset management industry in China has evolved significantly since the introduction of bank wealth management products in 2004, with various regulatory changes shaping its development [2][4]. - The total asset management scale reached 157.04 trillion yuan by the end of 2024, marking a 13.09% increase from the previous year, the highest growth rate since the implementation of the new asset management regulations [6][8]. - The growth in asset management is driven by a shift in deposits towards wealth management products due to declining bank deposit rates and regulatory changes [15][14]. Group 2: Sector Performance - Trusts experienced the highest growth rate at 23.58%, with their scale approaching that of bank wealth management products, which grew by 11.75% [7][8]. - Public funds and insurance asset management also saw significant growth rates of 20.39% and 15.08%, respectively, indicating a shift in investor preferences [8][19]. - By the end of 2024, the asset management scale for insurance reached 33.26 trillion yuan, accounting for 21.18% of the total market, making it the largest segment [23][24]. Group 3: Regulatory Environment - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has been proactive in promoting high-quality development in the asset management industry, issuing multiple regulatory documents to enhance market stability and investor protection [4][5]. - The implementation of the new asset management regulations has led to a more standardized and transparent industry, with a focus on compliance and risk management [2][3]. Group 4: Financial Performance - The net profit of trust companies increased to 940.36 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting the growth in asset management scale, although the profit margin remains lower than pre-2021 levels [39]. - Public fund management fees decreased by over 8% in 2024 due to a shift towards lower-cost passive investment products, impacting overall revenue [40]. - The income from securities firms' asset management remained stable at 239.47 billion yuan in 2024, despite a significant decline in asset scale over recent years [41].

Regulatory Framework - The "Financial Institutions Product Suitability Management Measures" emphasizes the dual principles of "seller's due diligence and buyer's self-responsibility" to ensure appropriate product sales to suitable clients[3] - The measures will take effect on February 1, 2026, and aim to enhance investor education and break rigid repayment structures[3][7] Impact on Financial Institutions - Compliance costs for banks in the wealth management sector are expected to rise due to stricter suitability matching requirements, necessitating upgrades in information systems and human resources[15][16] - The measures will lead to improved client data quality, enhancing product design capabilities within the banking wealth management industry[3][15] Investor Responsibility - Investors are required to understand products and make informed decisions based on their risk preferences, with a focus on providing accurate information to financial institutions[14] - The measures stipulate that investors must undergo risk assessments, limiting the frequency of such assessments to twice a day and a maximum of eight times within twelve months[14] Market Dynamics - The proportion of high-risk wealth management products is anticipated to increase, as the measures clarify the responsibilities of both buyers and sellers, potentially leading to a rise in equity investments[19][20] - As of the end of 2024, only 0.27% of wealth management products were rated as high-risk, despite over 20% of investors having a risk tolerance above level four[20][22] Future Projections - It is estimated that by 2026, the proportion of equity assets in wealth management products could increase by 1%, translating to an additional RMB 320 billion entering the A-share market[22]