# Mutual Funds
Latest news and articles about Mutual Funds
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A-Share Crossroads: China’s Markets Pivot from AI Speculation to Earnings Reality
As China's A-share market closes out the first half of the year, investors are shifting focus from AI-driven speculation to fundamental earnings performance amid quarter-end liquidity pressures and sector crowding.
The Lone Hero Departs: A Talent Crisis Emerges at China's Wanjia Asset Management
Wanjia Asset Management is grappling with a significant talent drain following the resignation of star fund manager Ye Yong. This departure, coupled with the recent loss of the firm’s chairman and several other key investment personnel, threatens the stability of the 500-billion-yuan asset manager.
Shanghai’s New Active ETF Rules: A Strategic Shift Toward Professionalized Alpha
The Shanghai Stock Exchange has released new guidelines for actively managed ETFs, imposing high entry barriers and strict diversification rules for fund managers. The move aims to institutionalize the market by combining active management strategies with the transparency and liquidity of the ETF structure.
The Retirement Trap: How a Chinese Veteran’s ‘Legacy’ Fund Became a Risky Experiment
Lion Fund Management is facing intense scrutiny as its 'Balanced Choice' fund, launched as a veteran's legacy project, has lost 15% this year under a junior successor. The fund's extreme 'style drift' and the timing of the original manager's retirement have raised serious questions about investor protection and corporate ethics in China's mutual fund industry.
The Weight of Success: China’s ‘Star Manager’ Trap Claims Its Latest Victim
Hu Zhongyuan, a once-celebrated star manager at Huashang Fund, is facing a severe performance crisis in 2026 driven by asset bloat and a failed heavy bet on the aviation sector. The situation highlights systemic issues in China's mutual fund industry, where rapid scaling often destroys the investment strategies that initially generated success.
China’s Fund Managers Face Pay Overhaul as Beijing Mandates Long-Term Results
China’s AMAC has issued new guidelines requiring mutual fund companies to link executive and manager pay to long-term investment returns. The policy mandates that three-year performance metrics must constitute 80% of appraisals, focusing on actual investor profitability and compliance over short-term asset growth.
Stagnation in a Surge: The Unraveling of SWS MU Fund Management
SWS MU Fund Management is facing a severe institutional crisis characterized by three years of declining profits, high-profile labor litigation, and the failure of its star investment team. Despite a bullish broader market, the firm's equity funds are underperforming significantly, and its large bond funds are at risk of liquidation due to a lack of retail investors.
Sloppy Math and Silent Errors: A Professionalism Crisis in China’s Fund Management Industry
Prominent Chinese fund managers are facing scrutiny following a series of high-profile operational blunders, including mathematical errors in annual reports and delayed net value corrections. These incidents highlight a growing gap between the massive scale of China's asset management industry and the maturity of its internal risk controls.