Core Insights - The asset management trust market showed strong performance in August, with significant year-on-year growth in both issuance and establishment [1] - The issuance of asset management trust products reached 2,654, marking a 4.12% increase month-on-month and a 25.79% increase year-on-year, with a disclosed issuance scale of 132.76 billion, reflecting a 1.87% month-on-month and a 37.67% year-on-year growth [1] - The establishment of asset management trusts also saw a year-on-year increase of over 10%, with 2,265 products established, although this represented a slight month-on-month decline of 1.31% [1] Issuance Market - The issuance of standard products (标品信托) was a key driver for the stable growth of the asset management trust issuance market, with 1,506 products issued in August, a month-on-month increase of 1.01% [1] - The internal structure of standard products showed mixed results, with fixed-income product issuance declining by 9.11%, while mixed products and equity products saw increases of 89.29% and 75.51% respectively [1] Establishment Market - In August, the disclosed establishment scale for asset management trusts was 71.67 billion, reflecting a month-on-month decline of 7.74% but a year-on-year increase of 14.92% [1] - Non-standard products saw a significant month-on-month decline in establishment scale by 20.11%, particularly in financial and infrastructure sectors, with financial products decreasing by 5.16 billion and infrastructure products by 8.48 billion [2] Market Dynamics - The decline in non-standard financial products was attributed to a significant drop in credit asset rights transfer business, with banks shifting towards standardized asset transfer methods like ABS, which can lower financing costs to below 2% [2] - The establishment of standard products saw a month-on-month decrease of 4.75%, but the disclosed establishment scale increased by 23.71%, indicating a shift in investor preferences towards equity markets [3] Strategic Insights - The development of standard trust products is seen as a necessary transition for trust companies under new asset management regulations, facilitating direct financing support for enterprises and enhancing the proportion of direct financing in the economy [3] - Standard trust products are expected to accelerate the industry's transition to net value management, aligning with investors' diverse financial needs and helping trust companies leverage their institutional advantages for competitive differentiation [3]

Group 1 - The trust industry is experiencing continuous growth in standardized trust products, with 1,491 products issued in July 2023, a month-on-month increase of 141 products, representing a growth rate of 10.44% [1] - The implementation of the "Three Classification New Regulations" in 2023 is seen as a significant milestone for the development of standardized trusts, especially as non-standard trusts face transformation pressures [1][2] - Standardized trust investments in bonds, stocks, and other standardized assets are beneficial for guiding social funds towards capital markets and the real economy, thereby enhancing resource allocation efficiency [1] Group 2 - Among the 57 trust companies that have disclosed their 2024 annual reports, 79% actively mentioned standardized trusts, indicating their strategic importance within the industry [1] - Zhongcheng Trust reported a standardized trust scale of 866.58 billion yuan as of June 30, 2025, a growth of 61.79% since the beginning of the year, while Zhonggu Trust's standardized asset management business reached 126 billion yuan, up 19% [1] - Jin Gu Trust and Kunlun Trust have emphasized the importance of standardized trusts in their recent meetings, focusing on enhancing wealth marketing and management capabilities [2] Group 3 - The non-standard trust business has seen a decline in its proportion of total trust assets, yet it remains a component of some trust companies' business systems [2] - The "Three Classification New Regulations" clarify the boundaries of trust business, prohibiting trust companies from conducting asset management trust business in the form of private equity funds and other non-compliant activities [2] - The industry is facing significant transformation challenges, with early adopters of transformation gaining a competitive advantage [3] Group 4 - The future of standardized trusts depends on trust companies' ability to enhance their professional capabilities and find sustainable profit growth points under strict regulatory conditions [3] - The trust industry is expected to transition from being "quasi-credit intermediaries" to "true asset management institutions," reshaping the competitive landscape [3] - Successful transformation will allow trust companies to occupy a dominant position in the asset management market, serving as a core hub connecting the real economy and household wealth [3]

当前，信托行业加速转型，标品信托正逐渐成为主流。根据用益信托统计，今年7月，标品信托发 行1491款，环比增加141款，涨幅为10.44%。 所谓标品信托业务，是指信托公司依据信托文件的约定，将信托资金直接或间接投资于公开市场发 行交易的金融资产的信托业务。信托公司标品信托业务发展情况如何？有何难点待突破？ 权益类标品信托快速增长 2023年《关于规范信托公司信托业务分类的通知》印发，业内人士将其看作标品信托发展的重要政 策节点。2024年4月，《国务院关于加强监管防范风险推动资本市场高质量发展的若干意见》提出，鼓 励银行理财和信托资金积极参与资本市场，提升权益类投资规模。标品信托通过投资债券、股票等标准 化资产，有利于引导社会资金投向资本市场和实体经济，在促进资本市场稳健发展的同时，也可提高资 源配置效率。 在政策支持、信托公司业务转型以及市场潜力巨大等多重因素的推动下，信托业务逐步向全面投资 化、服务化转型，标品信托因此获得了快速发展。 标品信托中，标准化固定收益类信托也是各家公司的发力重点。中国信托业协会数据显示，截至 2024年末，资产投向债券类信托的规模合计达9.15万亿元，占全部信托规模的比重达4 ...

Core Viewpoint - China Trust Registration Co., Ltd. (China Xindeng) will implement new requirements for asset management trust products starting from September 2025, mandating portfolio investment to avoid single financing for trust businesses [1][2]. Group 1: Regulatory Changes - New pre-registration review standards for trusts will take effect on September 1, 2025, requiring trust companies to adopt portfolio investment strategies [1]. - The regulatory body has indicated that asset management trusts should primarily use portfolio investment to mitigate risks, with plans to revise relevant regulations [2]. Group 2: Industry Response - Trust companies are currently observing the situation regarding the new portfolio investment requirements, with expectations that the impact on actively managed trust businesses will be manageable [3]. - Many trust companies have already begun implementing portfolio investment strategies in their self-issued asset management trust products, particularly in standard and non-standard trusts [4]. Group 3: Challenges and Considerations - The shift to portfolio investment increases management complexity for trust companies, as they must now manage multiple projects within a single trust product, which poses challenges in aligning project timelines and credit evaluations [4].

Core Viewpoint - The trust funds are accelerating their entry into the market amid a structural market trend, with significant growth in the establishment of trust products, particularly in bond and equity investments [1] Group 1: Trust Fund Market Trends - In July, the number of established standard trust products increased by over 17% month-on-month [1] - Both bond investment and equity investment trust products saw significant month-on-month growth in establishment numbers [1] Group 2: Investment Strategies - Leading trust companies are actively promoting "fixed income plus" strategies, increasing allocations to convertible bonds, REITs, and other rights-related assets [1] - The decline in risk-free interest rates is creating continuous structural opportunities in the capital market, prompting institutional funds to accelerate their market entry [1] Group 3: Asset Allocation - Equity assets are becoming a necessary option for asset allocation as institutional funds seek to capitalize on emerging opportunities [1]

Group 1 - The trust fund market is experiencing a structural shift, with an increase in the number of trust products established, particularly in the "standard product" category, which saw a 17.55% month-on-month growth in July [2][3] - The total number of asset management trusts established in July reached 2,295, marking a 10.5% increase from the previous month, although the total disclosed scale decreased by 6.88% to 77.682 billion [2] - The bond and equity investment trust products also showed significant growth, with bond investment trusts increasing by 15.59% to 1,142 products and equity investment trusts rising by 19.57% to 55 products [2] Group 2 - The trend of shifting focus from traditional fixed income to "fixed income plus" products is becoming mainstream among trust institutions, driven by the decline in risk-free interest rates [3] - Trust companies are diversifying their portfolios by investing in REITs and convertible bonds, indicating a strategic shift to adapt to current market conditions [3] - The overall market risk appetite is expected to increase, with sectors like technology and innovative pharmaceuticals showing global competitiveness, making "fixed income plus" products attractive for investors seeking stable returns [3] Group 3 - There is a long-term trend of increasing trust fund participation in the capital market, supported by regulatory guidance encouraging banks and trust funds to engage more actively [4][5] - Trust companies are optimistic about the future of the Chinese capital market, planning to leverage their long-term investment advantages to increase their capital market allocations [4] - The shift of trust funds towards the securities market is anticipated to accelerate, driven by regulatory policies and the evident profitability of capital markets [5]

Group 1: Asset Management Trust Market Overview - In July, the issuance of asset management trusts saw a slight decline in quantity and a significant decrease in scale, with non-standard product issuance down by 13.85% and disclosed issuance scale down by 23.97% [1] - The establishment market for asset management trusts showed a notable increase in quantity but a significant decrease in scale, with non-standard financial products' disclosed establishment scale decreasing by 8.309 billion [1][4] - Basic industry products experienced a disclosed establishment scale increase of 7.246 billion, reflecting a nearly 30% growth, supported by stable contributions from high-qualification regions and significant growth in central and western regions [1][4] Group 2: Standardized Trust Products Performance - The issuance of standardized trust products in July increased significantly, with 1,491 products issued, a rise of 10.44%, although the disclosed issuance scale decreased by 1.53% [2] - The number of established standardized trust products also saw a significant increase, with a rise of 195 products, or 17.55%, while the disclosed establishment scale decreased slightly by 0.09% [2] - TOF (Trust of Funds) products were the main growth driver in the standardized trust establishment market, with 481 products disclosed, an increase of 33.62%, and a disclosed establishment scale of 8.561 billion, up by 16.90% [2] Group 3: Performance Metrics of Trust Products - In July, the average performance benchmark for fixed-income products was 2.89%, a slight increase of 0.03 percentage points, while the benchmark for mixed products was 3.78%, down by 0.49 percentage points [3] - The downward trend in fixed-income product benchmarks is stabilizing, influenced by changing monetary policy expectations and a strong equity market [3] - The average expected yield for non-standard trust products in July was 5.18%, up by 0.11 percentage points, with basic industry products showing the most significant yield increase [5][6] Group 4: Non-Standard Financial Products Trends - The establishment scale of non-standard financial products decreased significantly in July, primarily due to the impact of credit asset transfer business, with a decrease of nearly 30% [5] - The establishment scale of industrial and commercial enterprise products fell by nearly 70%, attributed to a decline in manufacturing PMI and reduced financing demand [5] - The average term for non-standard trust products was 1.88 years, a decrease of 0.04 years, with variations in average terms across different product categories [5]

Group 1 - In July, the issuance of asset management trusts decreased slightly, with a significant decline in issuance scale, while the establishment market showed a notable increase in quantity but a clear decrease in scale [1] - Non-standard financial products saw a substantial decrease in established scale, influenced significantly by the transfer of credit asset income rights, with a reported reduction of 8.309 billion yuan [1][7] - Conversely, basic industry products experienced an increase in established scale by 7.246 billion yuan, reflecting a nearly 30% growth, supported by stable contributions from high-quality regions and significant growth in central and western regions [1][6] Group 2 - The issuance of standard products (标品信托) saw a significant increase, with 1,491 products issued in July, a rise of 141 products or 10.44% compared to the previous month, although the disclosed issuance scale decreased by 1.53% [3] - The establishment of standard products also grew significantly, with an increase of 195 products or 17.55%, while the disclosed establishment scale saw a slight decrease of 0.09% [3] - TOF (Trust of Funds) products were the main growth driver in the standard trust establishment market, with 481 products established, marking a 33.62% increase, and a disclosed establishment scale of 8.561 billion yuan, up 16.90% [3] Group 3 - The average performance benchmark for fixed income products in July was 2.89%, a slight increase of 0.03 percentage points, while the benchmark for mixed products was 3.78%, down 0.49 percentage points [4] - The downward trend in performance benchmarks for fixed income products appears to be stabilizing, influenced by changing monetary policy expectations and market conditions [4] - The average expected yield for non-standard trust products in July was 5.18%, reflecting a slight increase of 0.11 percentage points, with basic industry products showing the most significant yield increase [7][8]

Core Viewpoint - The trust industry is experiencing a slowdown in growth for the first half of 2022, with some companies showing strong performance in their trust business. The focus for the second half remains on transformation and innovation to achieve high-quality development [1][2]. Group 1: Performance Overview - As of now, most trust companies have disclosed their unaudited financial reports for the first half of 2022, showing overall performance under pressure. The total operating income for 56 trust companies reached 57.544 billion yuan, with trust business income at 37.358 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 13.86%. Proprietary business income was 20.187 billion yuan, down 15.21% year-on-year [2][3]. - Notably, Ping An Trust achieved operating income of 11.679 billion yuan, surpassing the 10 billion yuan mark, while Jianxin Trust saw a steady increase with revenue of 6.288 billion yuan, up 16% year-on-year. Other companies like CITIC Trust, Chongqing Trust, Wukuang Trust, Everbright Trust, and Zhongrong Trust also reported revenues exceeding 2 billion yuan [2][3]. - Many trust companies experienced a slowdown in net profit growth, with some reporting negative growth. Jiangsu International Trust was one of the few to achieve net growth in both operating income and net profit, with figures of 1.124 billion yuan and 1.328 billion yuan, respectively, marking increases of 134 million yuan and 128 million yuan year-on-year [2][3]. Group 2: Business Income Analysis - In terms of trust business income, CITIC Trust, Everbright Trust, and Wukuang Trust each reported over 2 billion yuan, but still saw declines compared to the previous year. Jianxin Trust, Yingda Trust, Foreign Trade Trust, and Guotou Taikang Trust achieved positive year-on-year growth, with Jianxin Trust's income at 1.429 billion yuan, up 10.38% year-on-year, and Guotou Taikang Trust showing a remarkable growth of 52.89% [3][4]. - Analysts attribute the narrowing of trust business income to regulatory pressures and a reduction in financing and management trust business scales. Additionally, fluctuations in the capital market have led to impairments in fair value changes, resulting in lackluster performance in proprietary business income [3][4]. Group 3: Strategic Focus on Transformation - Many trust companies are emphasizing "innovation and transformation" in their mid-year meetings, with a focus on standard product trusts and family trusts as key strategic areas for development. Shanghai Trust highlighted the need to align with asset management and wealth management directions [4][5]. - The issuance of standard product trust products saw a significant increase, with 1,031 products issued in July, up 13.07% month-on-month, and a total issuance scale of 73.653 billion yuan, reflecting a 23.39% month-on-month growth. This segment is becoming a major support for the trust market's growth [4][5]. - Family trust business is also gaining traction, with a reported existing scale of approximately 349.481 billion yuan by the end of 2021, and over 10 billion yuan added in June alone, marking a month-on-month growth of over 60% [5][6]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The trust industry is expected to see performance improvements as various "stabilizing growth" policies are implemented and the economy recovers. Trust companies are encouraged to leverage their resource advantages and explore business transformations in line with the latest regulatory classifications [6][7]. - The asset management and wealth management sectors are anticipated to become focal points for future development, although the industry currently lacks a differentiated competitive landscape, necessitating improvements in technology, research capabilities, and talent quality [7][8].

Core Insights - The asset management trust market in July showed a slight decline in issuance quantity and a significant decrease in issuance scale, while the establishment market experienced a notable increase in quantity but a clear decline in scale [1][2]. Issuance Market - In July, a total of 2,549 asset management trust products were issued, representing a month-on-month decrease of 1.13%, with a disclosed issuance scale of 130.318 billion yuan, down 16.35% [1]. - Non-standard products faced significant setbacks, with issuance quantity decreasing by 13.85% and issuance scale dropping by 23.97% [1]. - Conversely, standard products saw a notable increase, with 1,491 standard trust products issued, an increase of 141 products or 10.44%, while the disclosed issuance scale slightly decreased by 1.53% [1]. - The positive performance of the equity market contributed to the growth of standard trust product issuance [1]. Establishment Market - In July, 2,295 asset management trust products were established, marking a month-on-month increase of 10.50%, with a disclosed establishment scale of 77.682 billion yuan, down 6.88% [2]. - Non-standard products also saw a significant decline in establishment scale, with a month-on-month decrease of 9.30% [2]. - The establishment of standard trust products increased significantly, with a rise of 195 products or 17.55%, while the disclosed establishment scale remained relatively stable, decreasing by only 0.09% [2]. - TOF (Trust of Funds) products emerged as a key growth driver in the standard trust establishment market, with 481 products established, an increase of 121 products or 33.62%, and a disclosed establishment scale of 8.561 billion yuan, up 16.90% [2]. Importance of Standard Trusts - The development of standard trusts is crucial in the context of the trust industry's transformation, helping to reduce reliance on non-standard business and mitigate existing risks [3]. - Standard trusts offer high transparency, strong liquidity, and clear risk-return characteristics, catering to diverse investor preferences [3]. - By investing in standardized assets like bonds and stocks, standard trusts can channel social funds into the capital market and support the real economy, thereby enhancing resource allocation efficiency [3].