Core Viewpoint - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) announced that six institutions have completed the filing for cross-border asset management pilot business in Hainan Free Trade Port, marking the first batch of pilot institutions since the implementation guidelines were released [1]. Group 1: Institutions Involved - The six institutions that have been approved include four issuing institutions: Jinyuan Securities Co., Ltd., Wanhua Securities Co., Ltd., Huibaichuan Fund Management Co., Ltd., and Peng'an Fund Management Co., Ltd. Additionally, two sales institutions are involved: Industrial Bank Co., Ltd. Haikou Branch and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., Ltd. Haikou Branch [1]. Group 2: Regulatory Framework - The implementation guidelines for the cross-border asset management pilot business were jointly issued by several regulatory bodies, including the People's Bank of China Hainan Branch, the National Financial Supervision Administration Hainan Regulatory Bureau, the CSRC Hainan Regulatory Bureau, the Hainan Provincial Local Financial Management Bureau, and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange Hainan Branch on July 21 [1]. Group 3: Investment Opportunities - The guidelines support foreign investors in investing in financial products issued by financial institutions within the Hainan Free Trade Port, including wealth management products, private asset management products from securities and futures institutions, public securities investment funds, and insurance asset management products [1].

Core Viewpoint - Xinhua Fund Management Co., Ltd. has officially announced the cancellation of its Zhejiang branch, marking a trend of strategic contraction among small and medium-sized public funds in China [2][7]. Company Summary - Xinhua Fund was established in 2004 and is headquartered in Chongqing, being the first public fund management company in Southwest China. The company has a registered capital of 628 million yuan and manages 46 public funds with an asset management scale of 53.206 billion yuan as of the second quarter of 2025, ranking 84th in the industry [5]. - In March 2023, Xinhua Fund underwent a significant capital increase of 188%, raising its registered capital from approximately 218 million yuan to 628 million yuan, with contributions from shareholders totaling nearly 800 million yuan [5]. - The company plans to use the newly raised funds to strengthen operational capital, explore new business areas, and delve into ESG investments and cross-border asset allocation [5]. Industry Summary - The cancellation of local branches by public fund companies has become increasingly common, with several firms such as Guotou Ruijin Fund, Jinying Fund, and others also shutting down branches in various regions, indicating a broader trend of resource reallocation from less efficient areas to core economic zones [7][8]. - The trend of branch cancellations is primarily observed among small and medium-sized public funds, with a notable increase in the number of cancellations in 2023 compared to previous years [7][8]. - Industry experts suggest that the cancellation of branches does not equate to exiting the market but rather reflects a strategic optimization of resources to enhance competitiveness in core markets [8].

日前，新华基金宣布已注销旗下浙江分公司。据统计，自去年6月以来，已有8家公募基金公司宣布注销 部分地区的分公司，这一数量较以往明显增加。 新华基金成立于2004年，是我国西南地区第一家公募基金管理公司。除日前注销的浙江分公司外，其下 设北京、上海、广东分公司。截至二季度末，新华基金资产管理规模为532.06亿元，管理公募基金数达 46只。 公募资源整合加速 对于注销分公司的原因，多数公司表示此举是为了顺应自身业务发展需求。值得注意的是，部分公司在 注销原有分公司的同时，也新设立了其他分公司。业内人士认为，这一现象背后，反映出在"提质增 效"的行业大环境下，公募基金行业正加快资源整合的步伐。 新华基金注销浙江分公司 8月1日，新华基金公告称，经公司研究决定，注销本公司浙江分公司。上述事项已在杭州市上城区市场 监督管理局办理完成相关注销手续。 天眼查信息显示，新华基金浙江分公司成立于2022年1月份，位于杭州市，2024年的参保人数为6人，许 可项目包括公募证券投资基金服务业务、公募证券投资基金销售等。 谈及新华基金关闭浙江分公司的原因，一位知情人士表示，"根据公司组织架构调整和业务发展需求， 决定关闭浙江分公司 ...