China mutual fund closures hit eight-year high as demand fades

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China's mutual funds are closing at the fastest pace in eight years, as weak returns and investor redemptions leave hundreds of products too small to remain viable. The wave of closures underscores how retail and institutional demand for onshore funds has cooled.

Why it matters：It reflects a broad retreat in Chinese asset management as performance disappoints and capital shifts, affecting fund managers, distributors and investors across the sector.

Key points

  • Closures are running at the fastest pace in eight years.
  • Weak returns and redemptions are the main drivers.
  • Hundreds of funds have fallen below viable size.

Sources (original reporting)

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