Group 1 - The departure of three prominent fund managers, including Zhai Xiangdong and Ma Long, has created significant turmoil within China Merchants Fund, raising concerns about the company's future stability and performance [2][3][5] - Zhai Xiangdong, known for his exceptional investment strategies, managed to grow the "China Merchants Advantage Enterprise Mixed Fund" from 0.4 billion to over 10 billion in just three years, achieving a return of 122.95% [3][4] - Ma Long, a key figure in fixed income, managed assets worth 876 billion, contributing significantly to the company's solid reputation in this sector, but he has begun to resign from his managed products and will leave entirely by April 2025 [5][6] Group 2 - The departures of these fund managers reflect deeper issues within China Merchants Fund, particularly related to its salary and compensation policies, which have led to dissatisfaction among employees [7][8] - The company's rigid salary structure has been identified as a major factor contributing to the talent crisis, as it fails to align with the market value and contributions of high-performing fund managers [8][10] - New General Manager Zhong Wenyue faces the daunting task of stabilizing the company and restoring investor confidence amid these significant leadership changes [13][14] Group 3 - Zhong Wenyue's experience in the financial sector may not be sufficient to navigate the current challenges, as he must quickly implement reforms to address the issues stemming from the recent departures [13][14] - The effectiveness of potential reforms, particularly in salary structures and talent acquisition, remains uncertain, as the company must adapt to a rapidly changing market environment [14]

Group 1 - The general manager of China Merchants Fund, Xu Yong, has resigned for personal reasons, effective May 20, 2025, and has been succeeded by Zhong Wenyue [2][3] - During Xu Yong's tenure from June 2022 to March 2025, the non-monetary fund scale of China Merchants Fund decreased from 587.11 billion to 551.07 billion, a reduction of 36.04 billion, resulting in a drop in industry ranking from 5th to 9th [3] - Fund manager Ma Long has left the China Merchants Anxin Income Bond Fund and has no products under management, having previously managed a total public offering scale of 87.62 billion by the end of Q2 2024 [3] Group 2 - The performance of the China Merchants Prosperity Preferred Stock Fund has drawn market attention, with a net value decline of 48.52% since its inception in November 2020, and a 22.38% decline over the past three years [4] - As of May 19, 2025, the unit net value of the China Merchants Prosperity Preferred Stock A fund is 0.5148, with a total net asset value of approximately 1.134 billion as of the end of Q1 2025 [5] - The top ten holdings of the fund include companies such as Hualu Hengsheng, Xiaoshangcheng, Renfu Pharmaceutical, and others, indicating a diversified investment strategy [5]

Group 1 - The former fixed income fund manager of China Merchants Fund, Ma Long, has officially joined Tianhong Fund, confirming previous market speculation [1] - Ma Long has a PhD in economics and has extensive experience in macroeconomic and bond market strategy research, having worked at China Merchants Fund since 2012 [1] - Under Ma Long's management, the China Merchants Fund's "Anxin Yield Bond Fund" achieved a return of 90.8% over more than 11 years, with an annualized return of 6.04% as of March 30 this year [1] Group 2 - Ma Long's departure may impact China Merchants Fund's fixed income business, with experienced successors taking over his managed funds [2] - Since 2021, China Merchants Fund's total public asset management has increased from 504.4 billion to 915.2 billion, an increase of 81.44%, with non-monetary funds contributing significantly [2] - However, the non-monetary fund's total scale has stagnated since reaching a peak of 595.5 billion in Q3 2022, dropping in industry ranking from 5th to 9th [2] Group 3 - Ma Long's joining Tianhong Fund is expected to enhance its fixed income business, which currently manages 1.863 billion in non-monetary funds, ranking 14th in the industry [3] - Tianhong Fund has nine fixed income funds with scales exceeding 5 billion, with the largest being Tianhong Youxuan at 23.1 billion [3] - The China Securities Regulatory Commission has emphasized the importance of strengthening research teams and resources in the public fund industry, indicating a shift towards high-quality development [3] Group 4 - Ma Long's experience is anticipated to accelerate the upgrade of Tianhong Fund's fixed income research system towards a more structured and platform-based approach [4] - The impact of Ma Long's move on former investors and whether they will follow him remains uncertain until the end of the silence period [4] - The silence period for fund managers transitioning to other public institutions is set at six months, which will affect Ma Long's ability to influence his previous fund holders [5]

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Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the trend of prominent fund managers in the public fund industry resigning from their positions, highlighting the recent departure of Ma Long from China Merchants Fund and the implications for the industry and investors [1][2][11]. Group 1: Ma Long's Departure - Ma Long, a star fund manager at China Merchants Fund, has resigned from all managed products, with his total management scale reaching nearly 900 billion yuan before his departure [2][3]. - Since the second half of 2023, Ma Long has gradually stepped down from nine products, with the largest being the China Merchants Industry A fund, which had a scale of 207.66 billion yuan at the time of his resignation [3][4]. - The company stated that the changes in fund managers are part of a broader strategy for optimizing research and investment team resources [4][9]. Group 2: Industry Trends - As of April 1, 2024, a total of 93 fund managers have resigned this year, which is higher than the same period last year, indicating a growing trend of fund manager turnover in the industry [13]. - The article notes that the departure of star fund managers is accelerating, influenced by market cycles and a shift towards team-based operations, moving away from a "star" model [14][15]. - The trend of increasing fund manager resignations may also be linked to some managers seeking better opportunities at larger firms or pursuing private ventures [15]. Group 3: Impact on Fund Management - The resignation of prominent fund managers can lead to losses for fund companies and affect investors, necessitating a reassessment of the capabilities of the incoming managers [8][12]. - The new managers taking over Ma Long's funds include Liu Wanfeng and Wang Zilin, both of whom have significant experience in fixed income investment [9][10]. - China Merchants Fund emphasizes its commitment to a collaborative investment approach within its fixed income team, which consists of nearly 40 research personnel, to mitigate the impact of these managerial changes [10].