广东：有序推进期货和科技创新指数体系赋能科技创新

Core Viewpoint - The Guangdong Provincial Financial Management Bureau, along with nine other departments, has issued a work plan to promote financial services for the construction of a technology-driven province, focusing on enhancing the role of futures and technology innovation indices in supporting technological advancements [1] Group 1: Financial Services and Futures - The plan proposes the implementation of a strong foundation for technology finance, aiming to systematically advance the futures and technology innovation index system to empower technological innovation [1] - There is an emphasis on refining the futures product segment for strategic emerging industries, particularly in the renewable energy sector [1] - The development and listing of futures products such as lithium hydroxide are prioritized to create a comprehensive system of renewable energy products [1] Group 2: Strategic Industry Support - The plan aims to steadily advance the research and development of major strategic products like carbon emission rights to support the growth of strategic emerging industries such as renewable energy and energy storage [1] - The role of indices and index-based investments is highlighted as a crucial link between capital market financing and investment, encouraging index institutions to focus on key regions, industries, and enterprises [1] Group 3: Investment Products and Innovation - Support is provided for securities and fund management institutions to develop technology-themed fund products that align with national strategies, enhancing active management capabilities directed towards technology enterprises [1] - The initiative seeks to enrich the categories of technology innovation indices and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), promoting the aggregation of more medium- to long-term capital towards the development of new productive forces [1] - The plan aims to further guide the functionality of technology innovation index fund tools in driving innovation-driven development [1]