Core Viewpoints - The collaboration between small and medium-sized banks and wealth management subsidiaries is intensifying, serving as a crucial breakthrough for optimizing income structures and achieving strategic transformations [3][6] - The overall growth of the bank wealth management industry continues, with leading companies maintaining profitability while some smaller institutions, such as Ningyin and Hangyin, exhibit significant growth momentum [3][8] Regulatory and Industry Dynamics - The recent increase in the participation of small and medium-sized banks in wealth management product distribution indicates a strategic shift to enhance income and adapt to regulatory pressures [6][8] - Wealth management subsidiaries are expanding their distribution networks to include regional small and medium-sized banks, aiming to tap into broader market opportunities [6][7] - The top three wealth management subsidiaries by distribution channels are Xingyin Wealth Management (543), Hangyin Wealth Management (241), and Xinyin Wealth Management (205) [6] Performance of Returns - Cash management products recorded an annualized return of 1.29% for the week of September 8-14, 2025, a decrease of 1 basis point [13] - The annualized return for money market funds was reported at 1.17%, also down by 1 basis point [13] - The overall yield of fixed-income products has declined, influenced by the new public fund sales regulations and a strong equity market [14][15] Innovations in the Industry - Ningyin Wealth Management has successfully participated in public REITs, marking a significant step in leveraging policy benefits and asset distribution characteristics [9][10] - On September 10, 2025, Puyin Wealth Management launched a product linked to the "Pudong Bank - China Bond Credit Technology Innovation Bond Index," focusing on technology bonds [10][11] - The rapid expansion of the technology bond market is supported by favorable policies, with the index covering 514 bonds from 325 issuers across various strategic emerging industries [10][11]