曾刚：“十五五” 时期我国金融业将迎来转型升级的关键窗口期

Core Viewpoint - During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China's financial industry has achieved significant growth in both scale and quality, establishing a solid foundation for building a financial powerhouse. The focus is now on how to align with the goals of the "15th Five-Year Plan" amidst a rapidly changing global economic landscape and domestic economic transformation [1]. Group 1: Achievements During the "14th Five-Year Plan" - The financial industry has seen a historic leap in scale, with total assets of the banking sector reaching nearly 470 trillion yuan, ranking first globally. The banking and insurance sectors combined have total assets exceeding 500 trillion yuan, with an average annual growth of 9% over five years [2]. - The financial sector has significantly enhanced its function in serving the real economy, providing over 170 trillion yuan in new funds to support high-quality economic development [2]. - The multi-tiered capital market system has improved, with the direct financing role becoming more prominent, including reforms in the Sci-Tech Innovation Board and the establishment of the Beijing Stock Exchange [3]. - China leads globally in financial technology innovation, with significant advancements in digital transformation, enhancing operational efficiency and service quality [4]. - The risk prevention system has been upgraded, with the banking sector's non-performing loan ratio maintained below 2% and a provision coverage ratio of 197.97% [4]. - The level of openness in the financial sector has significantly increased, with foreign investment restrictions being lifted and the international competitiveness of China's financial industry enhanced [4]. Group 2: Innovations in System and Mechanism - The financial regulatory system has undergone significant reforms, establishing a more coordinated and unified regulatory framework, enhancing regulatory efficiency [6]. - The legal framework for finance has been strengthened, with improved consumer protection and increased enforcement against financial violations [6]. - Corporate governance in financial institutions has improved, with better risk management and internal control systems established [6]. Group 3: Focus and Outlook for the "15th Five-Year Plan" - The international economic environment is expected to face multiple challenges, with global GDP growth projected to remain low between 2.4% and 2.9% [8]. - Domestic economic structure is set to continue optimizing, with a deeper integration of the digital economy and traditional industries [8]. - The construction of a financial powerhouse is a core goal of China's financial strategy, with a focus on technological innovation and green finance [9]. Group 4: Key Tasks for the "15th Five-Year Plan" - The financial sector will focus on five major areas, including technology finance, green finance, inclusive finance, pension finance, and digital finance, to support sustainable development and address aging population challenges [14][15]. - Financial institutions are encouraged to enhance their service capabilities to the real economy, particularly in key strategic areas such as manufacturing and green development [11][12]. - The international competitiveness of China's financial institutions is expected to improve, with a focus on supporting outbound investments and enhancing the use of the renminbi in international trade [12][16].