Core Viewpoint - Hainan Free Trade Port is entering a new phase of full island closure operations, with all financial preparations completed by the People's Bank of China, aiming to enhance cross-border capital flow and financial innovation [4][5]. Financial Infrastructure - The multi-functional Free Trade Account (EF Account) has become a key player in cross-border capital flow, with a business volume reaching 268.9 billion RMB, marking it as a significant contributor in Hainan [6][7]. - As of October 2025, 11 banks in Hainan have launched EF Accounts, with a total of 658 accounts opened, facilitating capital transfers with 80 countries and regions [7][8]. Policy and Regulation - The People's Bank of China has established a unified account system for domestic and foreign currencies to support high-level free and convenient cross-border capital flow, enhancing services for both domestic and foreign clients [8]. - A management approach for the EF Account has been implemented to ensure regulatory support for cross-border capital flow, alongside a monitoring mechanism to improve financial risk prevention [9]. Trade and Investment Growth - Hainan's foreign exchange income and expenditure reached 108.63 billion USD by the end of 2024, which is 2.9 times higher than at the end of 2021, with nearly 10,000 enterprises listed for foreign exchange transactions by October 2025 [12]. - The expansion of high-level open pilot policies across Hainan aims to facilitate compliance in cross-border trade and investment, significantly boosting the local economy [11][13]. Innovative Financial Products - Recent pilot projects have seen the issuance of private fund products for overseas investors, indicating a growing trend in cross-border investment activities [14].
海南自贸港明日封关 金融准备工作已准备就绪
Bei Ke Cai Jing·2025-12-17 11:09