Core Viewpoint - The appointment of Ye Cai as the new chairman of Invesco Great Wall Fund reflects a broader trend of leadership changes in the public fund industry, with 107 fund companies experiencing management shifts involving 243 individuals as of August 5, 2025 [1][2]. Company Overview - Invesco Great Wall Fund, established on June 12, 2003, is the first Sino-American joint venture fund management company in China, with a management scale of 646 billion yuan as of mid-2025, ranking 20th among all public fund institutions [2]. - The company has a significant ownership structure, with Huaneng Capital holding 46.38% of shares, and all six previous chairpersons have come from the Huaneng Group [2]. Challenges Ahead - The new chairman faces three main challenges: 1. Pressure on equity product scale, with 46 equity products having a scale of less than 50 million yuan as of June 30, 2025 [3]. 2. Balancing shareholder demands and optimizing governance structures due to the joint venture nature of the company [3]. 3. Building a talent pipeline, highlighted by the recent departure of a key fund manager, which poses a challenge to the company's research and investment system [3]. Industry Context - The public fund industry is entering a new phase where governance capabilities are becoming crucial for competitive advantage, especially after a decade of rapid growth [4]. - The performance of equity products has been underwhelming, with significant losses reported from non-monetary funds, leading to a decline in revenue and net profit for the company [6][9]. Performance Metrics - In 2024, Invesco Great Wall Fund reported a revenue of 3.373 billion yuan, down 11.93% year-on-year, and a net profit of 951 million yuan, down 19.09% [6]. - The company's equity funds have underperformed relative to industry averages, with significant losses recorded in key products [6][9]. Fixed Income Strength - In contrast to its equity products, Invesco Great Wall Fund has excelled in fixed income investments, ranking first among large fund companies in absolute return ratings over the past decade [12]. - The company has seen substantial growth in its fixed income fund scale, reaching 231.72 billion yuan as of July 24, 2025, with a notable increase in the scale of structured fixed income products [13][14]. Fee Structure Innovation - The introduction of floating management fee rate funds marks a significant shift in the industry, aiming to align fund managers' interests with those of investors [15][16]. - This new fee structure is expected to enhance accountability and promote a focus on performance rather than scale, indicating a transformative period for the company [16].