证监会宣布优化合格境外投资者制度 欢迎国际长期资本投资中国

Core Viewpoint - The speech by the Vice Chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), Li Ming, at the 2025 International Financial Leaders Investment Summit emphasized China's commitment to deepening institutional openness in its capital markets and introduced a series of new measures aimed at enhancing cross-border investment and regulatory cooperation [1][2]. Group 1: New Measures for Capital Market Openness - The primary initiative is to enhance the convenience of cross-border investment and financing, with an optimized Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor (QFII) system launched to improve access, investment efficiency, and support for foreign investors [3]. - There will be a deepening of practical cooperation between mainland and Hong Kong capital markets, focusing on improving the efficiency of overseas listing filings and expanding the scope of the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect [4]. - The CSRC supports Hong Kong in launching government bond futures to enrich offshore RMB risk management tools, aiming to strengthen Hong Kong's position as an international financial center [5]. Group 2: Strengthening Regulatory Capabilities - The CSRC will enhance regulatory capabilities and risk prevention in tandem with market openness, establishing a cross-border regulatory cooperation mechanism with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission [6]. - This includes information sharing, policy discussions, and coordinated responses to ensure effective monitoring of capital flows and prevent cross-border risk transmission [6]. Group 3: Achievements During the 14th Five-Year Plan - During the 14th Five-Year Plan, significant achievements in capital market openness were noted, including the removal of foreign ownership limits in securities, funds, and futures institutions, attracting more foreign financial institutions to operate in China [7]. - A total of 269 companies successfully listed overseas in the past five years, supported by improved regulations for overseas listings and optimized mechanisms for foreign investors to participate in A-shares [7]. - The expansion of mutual recognition of domestic and foreign funds and the introduction of the first A-share index futures in Hong Kong have diversified cross-border investment products [7]. Group 4: Future Cooperation Initiatives - Li Ming proposed three cooperation initiatives for international financial institutions: to become "discoverers of investment value," leveraging improved market conditions and increased corporate quality [9]. - He encouraged institutions to be "contributors to reform and development," sharing expertise and insights amid new technological revolutions and industrial transformations [9]. - Lastly, he urged institutions to act as "maintainers of market stability," emphasizing compliance with laws and regulations and collaboration with regulatory bodies to build a robust risk prevention framework [9].