“金融有为”地方纵横谈丨以构建市场体系为核心的区域金融中心模式

Core Viewpoint - The "15th Five-Year Plan" emphasizes the combination of an effective market and a proactive government, aiming to enhance the role of the market in resource allocation and to build a unified, open, competitive, and orderly market system [1][2]. Group 1: Regional Financial Center Development - The development of regional financial centers requires a strong regional economic foundation, as only areas with significant economic scale and growth can attract diverse financial institutions and resources [3]. - A complete financial market system is essential for regional financial centers, which includes market participants, financial institutions, trading markets, regulatory mechanisms, and financial infrastructure [4]. - Supporting mechanisms such as legal frameworks, talent development, credit systems, and financial culture are crucial for the establishment of regional financial centers [5]. Group 2: Shanghai's Financial Center Experience - Shanghai has established a comprehensive financial market system, with 1,782 licensed financial institutions by the end of 2024, one-third of which are foreign institutions [6][7]. - The city has developed a robust financial service capability, enhancing its service capacity to the Yangtze River Delta and nationwide through platforms that facilitate data sharing and financing for enterprises [8]. - Shanghai's GDP has surpassed 5.3 trillion yuan, with leading industries such as integrated circuits, biomedicine, and artificial intelligence exceeding 1.8 trillion yuan, reinforcing its role as a national economic engine [9].