[Brokerage firms collectively settle into third-party AI platforms The battle for space in the Agent era has begun] October 6th, from accessing DeepSeek, to launching Skills, to recently intensively settling into third-party AI platforms, the securities industry is embracing the external AI ecosystem faster than most people expected. According to incomplete statistics from reporters, more than 10 brokerages have currently connected to third-party AI platforms, covering Kimi, WorkBuddy, Qianwen, Huoshan Engine, etc. What’s interesting is that many large brokerages do not “choose one of the two”, but access multiple platforms at the same time. "Different platforms have their own capabilities and focus, and we will choose the best according to the scenario." said a person related to CITIC Securities Information Technology. A year ago, they were still competing for self-developed large models. Why are they now "moving" their own AI capabilities into third-party platforms? According to industry insiders, expanding new user touch points is the primary consideration - through the ability of Skills or agents to output investment research, market information, etc., brokerages can reach more potential customers. For financial institutions, traffic competition has become an unavoidable battlefield, and accessing the mature ecosystem of leading platforms is one of the simplest and most direct paths. (China Fund News)