中国信托业协会“媒体走进信托公司”第四期活动在上海信托成功举办

Core Viewpoint - The event "Media Entering Trust Companies" aims to showcase the role of trust in China's financial system and its contributions to the real economy and people's lives, emphasizing the importance of trust companies like Shanghai Trust in the development of the financial sector [1][2]. Group 1: Historical Context and Development - The modern trust industry in China originated in the first half of the 20th century, evolving from mixed operations with banks and insurance, and has become an integral part of the asset management development history over the past century [2]. - Since the reform and opening up, trust companies, represented by Shanghai Trust, have significantly contributed to raising construction funds, promoting the development of Pudong, large infrastructure projects, attracting foreign investment, and establishing local financial state-owned enterprises [2]. Group 2: Current Trends and Transformations - Since 2018, the trust industry has accelerated its return to core business, focusing on asset services, asset management, and public welfare charity, taking on greater responsibilities for national and public welfare [2]. - Shanghai Trust is committed to long-termism, providing trust services across various sectors and households, and has made breakthroughs in wealth management, capital market products, long-term technology equity investments, and charitable trusts [2]. Group 3: Communication and Collaboration - The media event aims to foster a comprehensive and objective understanding of the trust industry's development over the past 40 years and its evolving roles at different stages [3]. - The event emphasizes the need for trust companies to clarify their positioning, leverage the unique advantages of trust in wealth management, and innovate various trust tools to actively serve social governance [3]. Group 4: Discussions and Insights - Media representatives engaged in discussions with Shanghai Trust executives on various topics, including the functional positioning of trusts in the new environment, the popularization of pension finance, the differentiation between charitable trusts and public funds, and the challenges in real estate trusts [3].