Core Viewpoint - The announcement from Chunhou Fund Management Co., Ltd. regarding the departure of Qi Jieping from multiple bond funds indicates a significant change in the management structure of these investment products, which may impact their performance and investor confidence [1][3][4]. Fund Performance Summary - Chunhou Yijia Bond A and C, established on December 30, 2020, reported a year-to-date return of 4.48% and 4.29%, respectively, with cumulative returns since inception of 19.23% and 17.14%, and net asset values of 1.1923 and 1.1714 [1]. - Chunhou Short-term Bond A and C, launched on March 26, 2020, showed a year-to-date return of 0.26% and 0.15%, with cumulative returns of 15.42% and 13.92%, and net asset values of 1.1491 and 1.1356 [1]. - Chunhou Stable Ning 6-Month Open-End Bond, initiated on February 15, 2021, achieved a year-to-date return of 0.28% and a cumulative return of 8.62%, with a net asset value of 1.0838 [1]. - Chunhou Anxin 87-Month Open-End Bond, established on November 26, 2020, reported a year-to-date return of 1.93% and a cumulative return of 21.16%, with a net asset value of 1.1956 and a fund size of 8.131 billion [2]. Management Changes - Qi Jieping has been dismissed as the fund manager for Chunhou Yijia Bond, Chunhou Short-term Bond, Chunhou Stable Ning 6-Month Open-End Bond, and Chunhou Anxin 87-Month Open-End Bond, indicating a shift in management strategy [3][4]. - Other co-managers for these funds include Xue Lili, Zhang Rui, and Jiang Wenjun, suggesting continuity in management despite the departure [3][4].

Core Viewpoint - The recent announcement by Chunhou Fund regarding the temporary inability of fund manager Qi Jieping to fulfill her duties reflects the impact of long-standing shareholder disputes on management stability within the company [1][4]. Group 1: Management Changes - Qi Jieping, who joined Chunhou Fund in 2020 and managed over 28 billion yuan in bond products, has seen her management scale shrink to 8.2 billion yuan by the end of Q1 2025 [1][4]. - The announcement of her inability to perform her duties is unusual in the public fund industry, typically associated with maternity leave, health issues, or regulatory penalties [4]. - Qi Jieping's contract was originally set to expire in January 2025, and despite initial agreement to renew, negotiations failed due to unresolved terms [4]. Group 2: Shareholder Disputes - The direct cause of Qi Jieping's inability to leave is the governance deadlock resulting from disputes between major shareholders, which has led to a freeze on shareholder equity by the Shanghai Financial Court [6]. - The Shanghai Securities Regulatory Bureau has initiated investigations into several shareholders and executives for violations of fund laws, including unauthorized share transfers and continuous disclosure violations [6]. - As of Q1 2025, Chunhou Fund's management scale has decreased from 35.3 billion yuan in mid-2024 to 21.7 billion yuan, with six products already facing liquidation [6]. Group 3: Fund Performance and Risks - Qi Jieping continues to manage four bond funds, which collectively amount to 8.21 billion yuan, a nearly 70% decrease from her peak management scale [5]. - Several funds are at risk of liquidation due to their scales dropping below 50 million yuan, with three of the four funds Qi Jieping is set to leave facing issues related to scale [5]. - The ongoing shareholder disputes and management turmoil highlight deeper issues within the governance and compliance structures of small to medium-sized public funds [8].