2025年9月23日，"九方智投控股战略投资EX.IO暨方德证券与EX.IO战略合作签约仪式"于香港举办，金融科技企业九方智投控股(09636)携手全球Web3创新 集团EXIO Group Limited(以下简称"EX.IO")、知名互联网券商方德证券有限公司(以下简称"方德证券")共同达成一系列重要合作，标志着三方在数字金融领 域的协同创新与生态共建迈出关键一步。 九方智投控股战略投资EX.IO，加码全球数字金融战略 据悉，方德证券是一家专注于为全球华人提供港美股交易服务的互联网券商，公司立足香港多年，持有香港证监会颁发的1、2、4、5类牌照。在香港稳定 币、RWA等数字资产业务的新机遇下，方德证券将通过升级1、4类牌照，向客户提供数字资产交易服务和数字资产投资咨询服务，积极推进方德证券从互 联网券商向代币化投行和投资机构的升级迭代。 值得一提的是，此前，九方智投控股已公告宣布，拟收购Yintech Financial及其附属公司方德证券。 作为深耕香港市场的互联网券商，方德证券拥有卓越的本地市场经验与客户基础，未来结合EX.IO的合规交易平台与技术能力与九方智投控股的智能投顾服 务体系，三方将形成强大 ...

智通财经APP获悉，2025年9月23日，"九方智投控股战略投资EX.IO暨方德证券与EX.IO战略合作签约仪式"于香港举办，金融科技企业九方智投控股 （09636）携手全球Web3创新集团EXIO Group Limited（以下简称"EX.IO"）、知名互联网券商方德证券有限公司（以下简称"方德证券"）共同达成一系列重 要合作，标志着三方在数字金融领域的协同创新与生态共建迈出关键一步。 九方智投控股战略投资EX.IO，加码全球数字金融战略 仪式上，九方智投控股旗下全资子公司JF SmartTrade完成对全球Web3创新集团EX.IO的战略投资。此次战略投资，将成为九方智投控股深化海外数字资产业 务、完善链上金融服务体系的重要部署。 据悉，EX.IO是连接传统金融 (Web2) 与 Web3 生态系统的全球领先企业，提供创新、合规且安全的金融解决方案，旗下附属公司EXIO Limited已于2024年12 月获香港证券及期货事务监察委员会（SFC）颁发营运牌照的合规数字资产交易平台，主要业务为提供数字资产交易、托管、分销等服务。 继7月完成约1亿美元战略配售后，九方智投控股再度加码布局海外数字资产业务，推 ...

Core Insights - The rapid development of financial technology has led to the rise of robo-advisors, with global assets under management reaching $1.80 trillion in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 31.16% [1][8] - Traditional advisory models are costly and rely heavily on individual advisors' expertise, making them less accessible to small and medium investors, while robo-advisors leverage AI and big data to provide automated, personalized investment strategies [1][8] - The Chinese market for robo-advisors is also growing, with assets under management projected to reach 190.29 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 35.09% [10] Industry Overview - Robo-advisors utilize big data analysis, quantitative models, and algorithms to provide tailored asset allocation suggestions based on individual risk and return preferences, automating the investment process [2] - The industry is categorized into three service models: fully automated, hybrid (human-machine), and human-led advisory [2] Industry Value Chain - The upstream of the robo-advisory industry includes resources such as chips, financial data, user data, computational power, storage, and machine learning algorithms [4] - The midstream focuses on the development and operation of robo-advisory platforms, while the downstream involves direct applications for individual and institutional investors [4] Market Dynamics - In 2024, the number of new individual investors in China reached 12.72 million, a growth of 7.04%, with total investors reaching 236 million, up 5.69% [6] - The Chinese capital market is enhancing its attractiveness through reforms and expanding cross-border investment channels, leading to a record net purchase of U.S. stocks exceeding 500 billion yuan [6] - Platforms like Ant Wealth and Tencent's investment services are leveraging technology to attract users, with Ant Wealth's "Help You Invest" service reaching over 50 million users and a 65% reinvestment rate [6] Key Companies - Ant Group's "Help You Invest" service has over 50 million users, with a 65% reinvestment rate, and a significant R&D investment of 234.5 billion yuan in 2024 [16] - Huatai Securities reported an asset management scale of 556.3 billion yuan in 2024, with a 17% year-on-year growth [16] - Traditional financial institutions are also entering the robo-advisory space, with platforms like "Mojo Smart Investment" from China Merchants Bank providing comprehensive wealth management services [14] Industry Trends - The industry is expected to undergo deeper intelligent upgrades driven by advancements in AI, big data, and blockchain technologies, enhancing the precision and personalization of investment advice [20] - Service models are becoming more diversified and personalized, catering to individual investor profiles and preferences [21][22] - Regulatory frameworks are anticipated to tighten, ensuring compliance and protecting investor interests, with a focus on risk control and data security [23]

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of enhancing the investor experience in public funds as a key goal in the regulatory framework, highlighting the buyer advisory business as a crucial element for the development of China's asset management industry, drawing lessons from the mature U.S. advisory market [1][2]. Industry Market - The U.S. advisory industry has seen robust growth driven by increasing household assets, rising pension management needs, and a growing number of public fund products, leading to a strong demand for advisory services [2][10]. - The number of advisory firms has increased from over 6,500 in 2000 to more than 21,000 by 2024, with SEC-registered advisory firms reaching 15,906 by the end of 2024 [10][11]. Business Development - The client base has expanded significantly, with individual clients growing from fewer than 4.54 million in 2000 to over 58 million by 2024, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 11.2%, compared to 3.0% for institutional clients [3][24]. - The primary business models include portfolio management and financial planning, with a growing trend towards advisory recommendations and pension consulting [3][29]. - Fee structures are predominantly based on assets under management, performance-based fees, hourly charges, and fixed service fees, with commission-based fees declining due to competitive pressures [3][32]. Investment Behavior - Equity investments (listed stocks and ETFs) are the most significant asset class in advisory portfolios, followed by fund assets, which have been increasing in proportion [4][35]. - The rise of robo-advisors has gained attention, with a mixed model of "human + technology" being favored over purely automated approaches [4][37]. Competitive Landscape - The competitive landscape has evolved, with a clear establishment of leading firms, while competition remains fierce among mid-tier firms [4][43]. - The top 10 advisory firms have increased their market share from 16% in 2003 to 24.2% by 2024, indicating a consolidation trend in the industry [43][45]. Case Studies of Leading Advisory Firms - Vanguard Advisers focuses on individual clients, combining traditional and digital advisory services, managing over $300 billion by the end of 2024 [51]. - Betterment, established in 2009, has become a leading robo-advisor with a management scale of $56.4 billion, emphasizing low investment thresholds and a diverse service offering [53][54].