Core Insights - As of the end of September, the scale of bank wealth management has exceeded 32 trillion yuan, reaching 32.1 trillion yuan, with a significant increase of approximately 1.4 trillion yuan in the third quarter compared to the end of June [1][2][3] - The growth in July was particularly notable, with an unexpected increase of 2 trillion yuan, attributed to the maturity of high-interest deposits and the relative attractiveness of wealth management products [2][3] - However, in September, there was a month-on-month decline of 850 billion yuan, primarily due to seasonal factors related to quarter-end assessments and increased cash demand before the "Double Festival" holidays [1][3] Wealth Management Scale - The overall trend in the third quarter showed a "rise first, then fall" pattern, with July experiencing a significant increase, while September saw a decline [2][3] - Despite the decline in September, the wealth management scale still grew by approximately 8.5% compared to September of the previous year [3] Future Outlook - It is anticipated that the wealth management scale will recover in October as the pressure from quarter-end assessments eases and liquidity demands from the holidays decrease [3] - The expected increase in October could exceed 1 trillion yuan, driven by the maturation of fixed-term deposits and a continued decline in deposit rates [3] Product Trends - Fixed-income products remain the primary type of bank wealth management products, accounting for over 95% of the total scale, due to their stable returns aligning with the risk tolerance of most investors [3] - The average annualized yield for fixed-income products has declined in the third quarter, with a near one-month yield of 2.30% and a near three-month yield of 2.73% [4] "Fixed Income Plus" Products - There is a growing interest in "Fixed Income Plus" products, which combine stable fixed-income assets with riskier assets to enhance returns [5][6] - Wealth management companies are increasingly promoting "Fixed Income Plus" products, with significant growth in their scale, such as the "All + Fortune" multi-strategy product series from Zhaoyin Wealth Management, which surpassed 300 billion yuan in September [6] - The overall scale of "Fixed Income Plus" products is expected to grow by over 1.4 trillion yuan this year, contributing to an anticipated total wealth management scale exceeding 33.5 trillion yuan [6]