FINANCIAL STREET(SZ:000402) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-10-30 08:42Core Insights - The report titled "Global FinTech Hub Report 2025" reveals that Beijing retains its position as the top global fintech city, with significant advancements in various Chinese cities [1][3]. Trend Summaries Trend 1: Intensifying Global Competition - The competition in the global fintech sector is intensifying, with the top 10 cities showing a reduced gap in rankings over the past six years. The index gap between the first and tenth ranked cities is now 22.8, down from 29.7 in 2020, indicating a narrowing disparity in fintech capabilities [4]. - Notable movements include Hong Kong rising one position and Paris entering the top 10 for the first time, replacing Sydney [4]. Trend 2: Asia's Leading Position - Asia continues to dominate the global fintech landscape, with 60% of the top 10 cities located in the region. China has five cities in the top 10, contributing to a total of 25 Asian cities in the top 50, significantly outpacing other regions [5][6]. Trend 3: Emergence of New Centers - New fintech centers are rapidly emerging, with 14 cities in the top 50 showing consistent upward movement over the past three years. This growth is driven by "industry/technology-driven" and "ecosystem/regulatory-driven" models [7][8]. Trend 4: Breakthroughs in Ecosystem and Industry Rankings - In the ecosystem rankings, China has made significant strides, with four cities in the top 10. Hong Kong's financial institutions saw a market value increase from $216.9 billion to $363.9 billion, a growth rate of 67.8% [9]. - The industry rankings remain led by China and the U.S., with Chinese cities collectively housing 121 fintech listed companies valued at $375.4 billion [10]. Trend 5: Enhanced Index System - The report introduces an upgraded Financial Development Index (FDI) that evaluates fintech development through over 50 indicators, aiming to foster international collaboration and a robust global fintech ecosystem [11][12].