Core Viewpoint - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has decided to revoke the public fundraising sales license of Minshang Fund Sales (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., marking a trend of self-elimination in the industry as many fund companies terminate sales cooperation with it [1][2]. Group 1: License Revocation - The CSRC's Shanghai Regulatory Bureau announced the decision to revoke Minshang Fund's public fundraising sales license following its application for cancellation [2]. - Minshang Fund was established in 2016 and obtained its public sales license in 2017, initiated by professionals from the banking industry [4]. Group 2: Industry Trends - Since May, dozens of fund companies have announced the termination of sales cooperation with Minshang Fund, indicating a broader trend of license cancellations among various institutions in recent years [1][5]. - The value of public sales licenses has decreased significantly since 2018, with the introduction of stricter regulations leading to a decline in their desirability [6]. Group 3: Regulatory Environment - The new regulations require that public sales licenses have a validity of three years and focus on maintaining a minimum average daily holding of 500 million yuan in funds, leading to the cancellation of licenses for those failing to meet these criteria [6][8]. - The regulations also emphasize the establishment of internal assessment mechanisms for fund sales, prioritizing investor interests and long-term investment [6]. Group 4: Market Dynamics - Many smaller institutions lack the necessary brand influence, customer resources, and technological advantages to compete with larger financial institutions, resulting in a struggle to maintain required fund holdings [7]. - Fund companies conduct annual evaluations, and those with low scores may terminate cooperation with third-party institutions lacking substantial fund holdings [7]. Group 5: Future Outlook - The trend of license cancellations reflects a self-optimizing process within the industry, as the market adjusts to the new regulatory landscape and the realities of competition [9].

Core Viewpoint - A significant number of public funds, totaling 40, have terminated their sales agreements with Minshang Fund, indicating a strategic shift in the fund's operations and a potential industry-wide restructuring [2][4][10]. Group 1: Termination of Agreements - On June 12, 40 public fund companies announced the termination of their sales agreements with Minshang Fund, which represents half of the total fund companies that previously collaborated with Minshang [4][10]. - Minshang Fund has stated that the terminations are a result of their proactive decision to adjust their business strategy, focusing on private fund sales rather than public fund sales [7][8]. - The number of fund companies collaborating with Minshang Fund has decreased from 72 to 36, and the number of funds sold has dropped from 2726 to 1629 within a short period [4][10]. Group 2: Business Focus and Strategy - Minshang Fund, established in 2016, primarily focuses on asset management and wealth management, serving small to medium financial institutions and affluent individuals [5]. - The company has paused its "Zhenhao Investment" platform for over five years, indicating a shift in its operational focus [6]. - Industry insiders suggest that the decision to terminate public fund sales may be a strategic move to concentrate resources on more profitable private fund sales [7][10]. Group 3: Industry Context and Trends - The fund distribution industry is undergoing significant changes, with many sales institutions ending partnerships with fund companies due to cost-effectiveness, compliance risks, and a shift towards larger, more capable sales organizations [10][11]. - The recent regulatory framework emphasizes long-term investor returns over short-term sales, which may lead to a consolidation of the industry, favoring institutions with strong compliance and service capabilities [11].