Core Insights - Hainan Free Trade Port officially commenced full island closure operations on December 18, 2025, following the release of the overall plan for Hainan Free Trade Port construction in 2020, with the People's Bank of China continuously improving financial policies and institutional frameworks to support its development [1] Financial Preparations - All three financial preparations for the closure have been completed, including the enhancement of cross-border capital flow management systems and the launch of the multi-functional free trade account (EF account), which has seen a transaction volume exceeding 250 billion RMB by the end of October 2025 [1] - The EF account has been adopted by 11 banks in Hainan, facilitating fund transfers with 80 countries and regions [1] - A cross-border capital flow monitoring and early warning mechanism has been established, significantly improving the ability to prevent cross-border financial risks [1] Cross-Border Trade and Investment - High-level openness in cross-border trade and investment pilot programs has deepened, with Hainan recording a total of 43.05 billion USD in cross-border trade facilitation pilot business and 2.8 billion USD in cross-border investment and financing pilot business since the policy implementation [2] - The cross-border investment reform has shown significant results, with 144 qualified foreign limited partner (QFLP) equity investment funds established in Hainan, attracting a total of 2.275 billion USD in cross-border inflows [2] - The cross-border RMB settlement scale has expanded, with a total of 484.5 billion RMB in cross-border receipts and payments in Hainan from January to November 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 7.8% [2] Asset Management Pilot Programs - As of the end of October 2025, the People's Bank of China in Hainan has received applications from four pilot issuing institutions for a total initial issuance scale of 5 billion RMB, with dynamic management of the trial scale in place [3] - Two private placement pilot products were successfully subscribed by overseas investors, completing the fund transfer process between investor accounts and bank sales accounts [3]
金融政策制度持续完善支持海南自贸港建设成型起势
Zhong Guo Zheng Quan Bao·2025-12-17 20:17