Futures companies only set up a trading channel for trust companies, private placements and funds. Futures companies can get the benefits of commission income, and trusts, private placements and funds can get fast trading channels, low handling fees and related industry information.

Trust companies bear the responsibility of capital security, and private fund management companies issue investment suggestions. In fact, private fund managers will not directly contact funds.

In China, a trust company refers to a financial institution mainly engaged in trust business established according to the Company Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Measures for the Administration of Trust and Investment Companies. A trust company is a kind of enterprise legal person who makes trust investment as a trustee for the purpose of obtaining trust remuneration. Its main functions are asset management and financing.