Core Viewpoint - The asset management business of securities firms, approaching a scale of 10 trillion yuan, is undergoing a transformation amid intensified competition, with a focus on enhancing active management capabilities and obtaining public fund licenses [1][4]. Group 1: Industry Trends - The number of large collective products in the asset management industry totals 167, with a combined management scale of 357.032 billion yuan as of the end of the first quarter [1]. - Only 15 securities firms or their asset management subsidiaries hold public fund licenses, leading many to face restrictions when large collective products mature [1][4]. - The competition in the asset management industry is becoming increasingly fierce, prompting firms to seek differentiation through public fund penetration [1][4]. Group 2: Strategic Moves - Many firms are shifting from "passive rectification" to "active collaboration," changing the management of large collective products to affiliated public fund companies [2][3]. - For example, CITIC Securities Asset Management plans to change the management of 17 large collective products to Huaxia Fund, which is 62.2% owned by CITIC Securities [2]. - This strategy aims to maintain product continuity, avoid the loss of scale from liquidation, and enhance market competitiveness through resource sharing between securities firms and fund companies [3]. Group 3: Importance of Public Fund Licenses - Obtaining public fund licenses is crucial for securities firms to broaden their client base and enhance the competitiveness of their asset management services [4]. - As of the end of 2024, the total scale of the securities industry's asset management business is projected to reach 9.7 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.7% [4]. - The active management product scale, including public funds and collective asset management, is expected to account for approximately 44% of the total, continuing to exceed the scale of directed asset management products for three consecutive years [4]. Group 4: Performance Disparities - The net income from asset management fees for 42 listed securities firms in 2024 totaled 44.092 billion yuan, a slight year-on-year decline of 0.35% [5]. - Despite the overall decline, some firms like Dongwu Securities and Guolian Minsheng have reported growth in asset management revenue for 2024 and the first quarter of 2025 [5]. - The private asset management scale of securities firms has decreased to 5.32 trillion yuan, down 530.962 billion yuan from its peak in July 2024 [5]. Group 5: Competitive Landscape - As of the end of the first quarter, four securities firms and their asset management subsidiaries have public fund management scales exceeding 100 billion yuan, indicating a tiered competitive landscape [6]. - Firms like Dongfanghong Asset Management and Huatai Asset Management lead with management scales of 158.559 billion yuan and 136.562 billion yuan, respectively [6]. - Many securities firms are leveraging their dual licenses to accelerate business expansion, focusing on optimizing product structures and enhancing investor experience [6].

Core Viewpoint - Guosen Securities Asset Management Co., Ltd. officially commenced operations on March 21, 2024, marking a significant development in the company's asset management business [2][3]. Group 1: Company Establishment and Operations - Guosen Securities Asset Management Co., Ltd. was established after nearly three years of preparation, with the board approving the establishment in April 2022 and receiving regulatory approval in November 2023 [3]. - The registered capital of Guosen Asset Management is 1 billion yuan, headquartered in Shenzhen, and it is authorized to manage securities asset management and overseas securities investment [3]. - The company has a management team of five, with Cheng Fei as the chairman and Fang Qiang as the general manager [3]. Group 2: Business Strategy and Future Plans - Guosen Asset Management aims to differentiate itself in the market, focusing on customer satisfaction rather than merely maximizing returns or scale [8]. - The company plans to develop a product strategy system comprising 12 major strategies, covering fixed income, equity investment, fund of funds (FOF), and derivatives [8]. - The asset management business had a net asset value of 152.746 billion yuan as of June 30, 2024, with growth attributed to innovative strategies and targeted market management [9]. Group 3: Changes in Management and Operations - The asset management business will transition from Guosen Securities to Guosen Asset Management, with changes in management entities and operational accounts effective from the opening date [5][6]. - The company has established an internal control mechanism for related party transactions to ensure compliance and fairness in its operations [7].