Core Insights - The growth of foreign-controlled joint venture wealth management companies in China has been notable, with firms like BNP Paribas and BlackRock's joint venture surpassing 500 billion yuan in total assets, and the former exceeding 600 billion yuan in July [1][3] - In contrast, many domestic wealth management companies experienced a decline in scale in June, attributed to a recovering stock market and low bond yields [1][3] - Fixed income assets are crucial for institutions to expand their scale, especially in a low-interest-rate environment, with the 10-year government bond yield dropping from around 3% at the beginning of 2023 to approximately 1.6% [3][8] Foreign Wealth Management Expansion - Foreign wealth management firms in China have seen a resurgence in scale over the past two years, with BlackRock's joint venture achieving nearly double its size this year [2][3] - The focus of these firms is primarily on fixed income assets, including cash management products and various fixed income strategies, while maintaining a low allocation to equity assets [3][4] - BlackRock's joint venture has launched a total of 120 products across various risk levels, aiming to meet diverse investor needs [4] Domestic Wealth Management Trends - Domestic wealth management companies still dominate the market, with three firms exceeding 2 trillion yuan in scale and nearly ten others surpassing 1 trillion yuan [1][8] - The overall scale of wealth management products in the market reached 30.97 trillion yuan as of June 2025, reflecting a slower growth rate compared to previous years [6][8] - The decline in scale for many domestic firms in June was significant, with a total drop of nearly 10 billion yuan across various institutions [7] Market Conditions and Future Outlook - The current bond market is characterized by low yields, posing challenges for the expansion of wealth management scales [8] - Expectations for monetary policy adjustments, such as rate cuts, are low, with potential policy changes anticipated around September or later [10] - The prevailing view among institutions is to maintain a range-bound strategy in the bond market, with expectations for the 10-year government bond yield to fluctuate between 1.6% and 1.7% [10]