Core Viewpoint - The recent legal and operational challenges faced by Kaishi Fund and its chairman Chen Jiwu highlight the difficulties small and medium-sized public funds encounter in a competitive and heavily regulated market [6][7][8]. Group 1: Legal and Operational Challenges - Chen Jiwu, chairman of Kaishi Fund, has been subjected to consumption restrictions by the Shanghai Huangpu District People's Court, affecting his ability to engage in high-cost activities [1]. - Kaishi Wealth, a professional fund sales institution, has faced termination of business relationships with multiple public funds, including China CITIC Prudential Fund and Xinjiang Qianhai United Fund [2]. - Kaishi Fund Management Co., Ltd. has multiple equity freezes totaling over 300 million yuan, with the latest freeze lasting until 2027 [2]. Group 2: Financial Performance and Product Line - As of March 31, 2025, Kaishi Fund's total assets under management have plummeted to 117 million yuan, a decline of over 90% from its peak of 1.429 billion yuan in Q3 2019 [3]. - The company has seen a significant reduction in its product line, with several funds being liquidated since its establishment in 2017 [3]. - The recent launch of the Kaishi Yuanxin Mixed Fund raised only 10.61 million yuan, with no external subscriptions, indicating a lack of investor confidence [3]. Group 3: Industry Context and Future Outlook - The situation of Chen Jiwu and Kaishi Fund reflects the broader challenges faced by small public funds amid increasing market concentration, where top firms hold over 80% of market share [6][7]. - As of the end of 2024, Kaishi Fund's scale was merely 19 million yuan, ranking last among similar "private-to-public" companies, while competitors like Pengyang Fund exceeded 124.8 billion yuan [7]. - Industry experts suggest that building differentiated competitive advantages and addressing historical issues like equity freezes are crucial for the survival of small public funds [7].