Core Viewpoint - The current market volatility has become the norm, and the ability to diversify assets will be a core competitive advantage for asset management institutions, requiring them to find certainty amid uncertainty [1][4][14]. Summary by Sections Market Trends - The A-share index has reached a nearly 10-year high, prompting increased activity in the wealth management sector [2]. - There is a noticeable trend of funds flowing from cash management and pure fixed-income products to equity-related investments due to the rising stock market [3][8]. Performance of Financial Products - As of July, cash management and pure fixed-income products had average annualized returns of 1.46% and 2.38%, respectively, underperforming the 3.5% increase in the CSI 300 index [3]. - In contrast, mixed and equity-based wealth management products achieved average annualized returns of 6.52% and 37.14% over the same period [3]. Redemption Pressures - There is a growing redemption pressure on cash management and pure fixed-income products, particularly those with annualized returns below 1.5% [8]. - The redemption of bond funds has increased significantly, with 36 funds experiencing large redemptions since July, compared to 14 in May and 19 in June [5]. Strategic Adjustments - Wealth management companies are adjusting their strategies to diversify asset allocations, moving away from a reliance on single asset classes [5][14]. - The focus is shifting towards multi-asset strategies to enhance returns and manage risks effectively [14][15]. Challenges in Asset Diversification - Implementing a diversified asset allocation strategy poses challenges, including the need for superior research capabilities across various asset classes [15][16]. - There is a necessity to transition from traditional investment approaches to quantitative analysis for better decision-making [15][16]. Future Outlook - The ongoing "stock-bond seesaw" effect is expected to influence asset allocation strategies significantly, with a shift towards equity investments anticipated [13][14]. - Wealth management firms are encouraged to enhance their multi-asset allocation capabilities to adapt to market fluctuations and improve overall product returns [14][15].

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the financial and wealth management market Core Insights - The financial market in China is experiencing a structural recovery, with a 5.2% year-on-year growth in actual GDP for Q2 2025 and a nominal GDP value of 34.18 trillion yuan, although nominal growth (3.94%) continues to lag behind actual growth, indicating ongoing pressure on corporate profits [8] - The savings market saw a net inflow of 2.47 trillion yuan in June, but experienced a net outflow of 1.1 trillion yuan in July, reflecting a strong long-term savings intention among residents despite short-term fluctuations [28] - The wealth management market's total size remained above 30 trillion yuan, with a slight contraction in June, primarily driven by declines in fixed-income and cash management products [32] - The fund market has seen significant expansion, with a total scale of 34.05 trillion yuan by the end of July, driven mainly by bond and equity funds [32] Summary by Sections Financial Market Overview - The financial market is characterized by a structural recovery, with notable improvements in industrial output and inflation metrics [8] - The M2 balance reached 329.94 trillion yuan, growing by 8.8% year-on-year, indicating a supportive monetary environment [8] Financial Policy Analysis - The report highlights several financial policy initiatives aimed at enhancing consumer finance and capital market reforms, including the introduction of new financial products and support for consumption [16][17][18] Market Scale Changes and Fund Flows - A structural differentiation in the financial market is observed, with funds shifting from wealth management to the fund market, driven by a preference for higher returns and risk diversification [22] - The wealth management market contracted by 640 billion yuan in June, while the fund market expanded by 1.71 trillion yuan, indicating a clear migration of funds [25] Resident Savings - The savings market showed a net inflow in June but a subsequent outflow in July, reflecting seasonal consumption patterns and a shift towards investment in financial assets [28][31] Wealth Management Products - The wealth management market's total size was reported at 30.65 trillion yuan as of June, with a decrease in fixed-income and cash management products [32] - The issuance of wealth management products saw a significant increase in June, with a total issuance scale of 604.12 billion yuan, marking a 25.06% increase from May [39] Public Funds - The public fund market experienced substantial growth, with a total scale of 34.05 trillion yuan by the end of July, primarily driven by bond and equity funds [32] - The report notes a shift in the types of newly issued funds, with equity funds regaining a larger share of the market in July [32]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is maintained at "Overweight" [4] Core Insights - The bank wealth management market experienced steady growth in the first half of 2025, with a total scale of 30.67 trillion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 7.53%. The scale of wealth management companies reached 27.48 trillion yuan, up 12.98% year-on-year. This growth is attributed to the migration of funds due to low deposit interest rates, indicating potential for continued stable expansion [6][14] - The structure of wealth management products shows that fixed-income products account for 97.20% of the total scale, with a slight decrease of 0.13 percentage points since the beginning of the year. This decline is expected to be related to bond market volatility and improved conditions in the equity market [6][16] - In terms of asset allocation, there has been an increase in cash and deposit assets as well as public funds, while allocations to bonds and interbank certificates of deposit have decreased. Specifically, the allocation ratios for bonds, interbank certificates, and equity assets have decreased by 1.7%, 0.6%, and 0.5% to 41.8%, 13.8%, and 2.4%, respectively [6][20] Wealth Management Product Yield - The yield of cash management wealth management products has continued to decline, with a 7-day annualized yield of 1.44% in July, down 6 basis points from the previous month and 40 basis points from December of the previous year. In comparison, the yield of money market funds was 1.25%, down 9 basis points month-on-month and 31 basis points year-on-year [8][24] - The average annualized yield for short-term pure fixed-income wealth management products was 2.15%, up 0.03 percentage points from the previous month, while the yields for medium-term and long-term products decreased [9][27] - The overall break-even rate for fixed-income + wealth management products increased to approximately 2.4% in July, indicating a rise from the previous month, although the number of deeply discounted products remains low [10][35] Market Performance - Over the past 12 months, the industry has shown a relative return of 13.49% and an absolute return of 25.64%, indicating strong performance compared to the market benchmark [5]

Core Insights - The banking wealth management market in China has shown significant growth in the first half of 2025, with a total scale reaching 30.67 trillion yuan, marking a 2.38% increase from the beginning of the year and a 7.53% year-on-year increase [1][3] Group 1: Market Performance - The average annualized yield of wealth management products in the first half of 2025 was 2.12%, generating a total return of 389.6 billion yuan for investors, which is a 14.18% increase compared to the same period last year [1][3] - The number of investors holding wealth management products reached 136 million by the end of June 2025, reflecting an 8.37% growth since the beginning of the year [3] Group 2: Product Composition - Fixed income products dominate the market, with a total scale of 29.81 trillion yuan, accounting for 97.2% of the total wealth management product scale, showing a slight decrease of 0.13 percentage points from the beginning of the year but an increase of 0.32 percentage points year-on-year [2] - Open-ended wealth management products are increasingly favored, with a scale of 24.82 trillion yuan, representing 80.93% of the total, which is an increase of 0.13 percentage points from the start of the year [2] Group 3: Investor Behavior - The growth in personal pension wealth management accounts is notable, with over 1.439 million accounts opened, a 46.2% increase since the beginning of the year, and a total purchase balance of 110.36 billion yuan [1] - The decline in bank deposit rates has led investors to seek safer and more stable returns through bank wealth management products, which are perceived as lower risk [3][4]

Core Insights - The banking wealth management market in China has shown growth in both scale and investor participation, with a total size of 30.67 trillion yuan as of June 2025, reflecting a 2.38% increase from the beginning of the year and a 7.53% year-on-year growth [2] - The number of investors holding wealth management products reached 136 million, an increase of 8.37% from the start of the year, generating a total return of 389.6 billion yuan for investors in the first half of 2025 [2] - Personal pension wealth management products have seen significant growth, with over 1.439 million accounts opened, a 46.2% increase since the beginning of the year, and a total purchase balance of 110.36 billion yuan [2][11] Wealth Management Product Structure - The wealth management market has a strong focus on stability, with fixed-income products dominating, accounting for 97.20% of the total scale, and low-risk products making up 95.89% of the market [4][5] - The average duration of newly issued closed-end wealth management products ranged from 377 to 489 days, with closed-end products over one year accounting for 72.86% of all closed-end products, an increase of 5.71 percentage points from the beginning of the year [8][9] Factors Influencing Investor Preferences - The preference for low-risk products is driven by the uncertain global economic environment and domestic market volatility, leading investors to favor stable returns [5][6] - The shift in investor demographics towards younger, more educated individuals is expected to gradually change the client structure, allowing for a broader acceptance of mixed and equity products over the next 5 to 10 years [6] Pension Wealth Management Products - The rapid development of personal pension wealth management products is supported by government policies, with an average annualized return exceeding 3.4% [11][12] - The market has seen the introduction of multiple pension products, with six wealth management companies launching a total of 35 pension products, managing over 15.16 billion yuan [12] Recommendations for Investors - Investors are advised to diversify their asset allocation based on their risk tolerance and retirement goals, focusing on products with stable historical performance and controlled volatility [12][13]

Core Viewpoint - The banking wealth management market in China has shown steady growth in the first half of 2025, with a notable increase in personal pension wealth management products driven by policy support and changing demographics [2][10]. Group 1: Market Overview - As of June 2025, the total scale of the banking wealth management market reached 30.67 trillion yuan, an increase of 2.38% from the beginning of the year and 7.53% year-on-year [2]. - The number of investors holding wealth management products reached 136 million, growing by 8.37% since the start of the year [2]. - Wealth management products generated a total return of 389.6 billion yuan for investors in the first half of 2025 [2]. Group 2: Product Structure - Fixed income products dominate the market, accounting for 97.20% of the total scale of wealth management products, while low-risk products represent 95.89% of the total scale [4]. - The proportion of closed-end products with a maturity of over one year increased to 72.86%, up by 5.71 percentage points from the beginning of the year [8]. - Cash management products saw a decline, with their scale at 6.40 trillion yuan, representing 25.79% of all open-end wealth management products, down by 4.38 percentage points since the start of the year [8][9]. Group 3: Personal Pension Wealth Management - The number of investors opening personal pension wealth management accounts exceeded 1.439 million, a growth of 46.2% since the beginning of the year [10][12]. - Personal pension wealth management products provided an average annualized return of over 3.4% [10]. - The market has seen the launch of 35 personal pension wealth management products with a total management scale exceeding 15.16 billion yuan [12]. Group 4: Investor Preferences and Trends - Investors are increasingly favoring low-risk, stable-return products due to the low interest rate environment and market volatility [5][6]. - The shift in investor demographics towards younger, more educated individuals is expected to gradually change the client structure over the next 5 to 10 years [6]. - The development of personal pension products is supported by government policies aimed at enhancing the third pillar of pension finance, which includes tax incentives for personal pension investments [12].

Core Insights - The banking wealth management market reported a total scale of 30.67 trillion yuan as of June 2025, reflecting a 2.38% increase from the beginning of the year and a 7.53% year-on-year growth [1] - The average annualized yield of wealth management products in the first half of 2025 was 2.12%, generating a total return of 389.6 billion yuan for investors, which is a 14.18% increase compared to the same period last year [1][4] Investment Product Composition - Fixed income products dominate the market, with a total scale of 29.81 trillion yuan, accounting for 97.2% of the total wealth management products, showing a slight decrease of 0.13 percentage points from the beginning of the year but an increase of 0.32 percentage points year-on-year [2] - Cash management products have seen a contraction, with a scale of 6.4 trillion yuan, representing 25.79% of all open-ended wealth management products, down 4.38 percentage points from the beginning of the year and 7.09 percentage points year-on-year [2][3] Market Trends and Future Outlook - The overall scale of wealth management products is expected to exceed 33 trillion yuan by the end of the year, driven by factors such as declining deposit rates and continuous innovation from wealth management subsidiaries [5] - There is a growing demand among investors for higher yields and reduced net value volatility, with a focus on increasing equity asset allocation within wealth management products [5][6] - The personal pension wealth management product segment is emerging as a new growth engine, with a balance of over 15.16 billion yuan as of June 2025, marking a 64.7% increase since the beginning of the year [7]

Core Insights - The banking wealth management market reported a total scale of 30.67 trillion yuan as of June 2025, reflecting a 2.38% increase from the beginning of the year and a 7.53% year-on-year growth [1] - The average annualized yield of wealth management products in the first half of 2025 was 2.12%, generating a total return of 389.6 billion yuan for investors, which is a 14.18% increase compared to the same period last year [1][4] Group 1: Product Types and Performance - Fixed income products dominate the market, with a total scale of 29.81 trillion yuan, accounting for 97.2% of the total wealth management products, showing a slight decrease of 0.13 percentage points from the beginning of the year but an increase of 0.32 percentage points year-on-year [2] - Cash management products have seen a contraction, with a scale of 6.4 trillion yuan, representing 25.79% of open-ended wealth management products, down 4.38 percentage points from the beginning of the year and 7.09 percentage points year-on-year [2][3] Group 2: Market Trends and Future Outlook - The overall scale of wealth management products is expected to exceed 33 trillion yuan by the end of the year, driven by factors such as declining deposit rates and continuous innovation from wealth management subsidiaries [5] - There is a growing demand among investors for higher yields and reduced net value volatility, with a focus on enhancing yield being the primary concern [5] - The personal pension wealth management products have shown significant growth, with a balance of 15.16 billion yuan as of June 2025, up 64.7% from the beginning of the year, and over 1.1 trillion yuan in cumulative purchase balance [6][7]

Core Insights - The report indicates that the number of investors holding wealth management products increased by 8.37% year-on-year, reaching 136 million by the end of June [1][4] - The average annualized yield of wealth management products fell to 2.12%, down 68 basis points from 2.8% in the same period last year [1][4] - The total scale of the wealth management market reached 30.67 trillion yuan, with a year-to-date increase of 720 billion yuan [2][3] Investor Trends - The number of personal investors increased by 10.29 million in the first half of the year, indicating a strong influx of new investors [1][4] - The risk appetite of individual investors has shifted, with an increase in the proportion of those with higher risk preferences [4][6] Market Dynamics - The gap between the scale of wealth management products and public funds has widened, with public fund assets totaling 34.39 trillion yuan, a year-to-date increase of 1.56 trillion yuan [2][3] - The growth in wealth management products was primarily driven by the second quarter, contributing approximately 1.53 trillion yuan to the total scale [3] Product Composition - Cash management products have seen a significant decline, with a reduction of nearly 1 trillion yuan in the first half of the year, now accounting for 25.79% of open-ended wealth management products [7][8] - The proportion of risk-rated products has shifted, with a notable increase in the share of higher-risk products [6][9] Asset Allocation - Wealth management products have increased their allocation to public funds, cash, and deposits, while reducing exposure to credit bonds [10][11] - By the end of June, the total investment assets of wealth management products reached 32.97 trillion yuan, with a significant portion allocated to bonds [10][11]

Core Insights - The report highlights the steady expansion of the wealth management market amid declining interest rates and the migration of deposits, with a total of 194 banks and 32 wealth management companies offering 41,800 products as of June 2025, marking a 3.78% increase from the beginning of the year and a 4.54% year-on-year increase [6][8] - The total assets under management reached 30.67 trillion yuan, reflecting a 2.38% increase from the start of the year and a 7.53% year-on-year growth [6][8] - The average annualized yield of wealth management products fell to 2.12% in the first half of 2025, down 68 basis points from 2.80% in the first half of 2024 and 53 basis points from 2.65% at the end of 2024 [6][8] Product Structure - Cash management products continue to shrink, with open-ended wealth management products accounting for 80.93% of the total, slightly up by 0.13 percentage points from the beginning of the year and up 1.06 percentage points year-on-year [7] - The scale of cash management products within open-ended products was 6.40 trillion yuan, representing 25.79% of open-ended products, a decline of 14.55% compared to the same period last year [7] Asset Allocation - As of June 2025, the total investment assets of wealth management products reached 32.97 trillion yuan, with bond assets (including bonds and interbank certificates of deposit) being the largest category at 18.33 trillion yuan, accounting for 55.60% of total investment assets [8] - The scale of credit bonds was 12.79 trillion yuan, making up 38.79% of total investment assets, a decrease of 2.34 percentage points year-on-year [8] - The proportion of cash and bank deposits increased from 23.9% at the end of 2024 to 24.8% in mid-2025, while equity assets continued to decline, accounting for 2.40% of total investment assets [9]