将期货工具纳入科技金融政策体系

Group 1 - The Guangdong Province has issued a comprehensive policy document titled "Guangdong Province's Work Plan for Promoting Financial Services for the Construction of a Strong Technological Province," aiming to enhance the financial system to support technological innovation and high-level self-reliance [1] - The plan introduces innovative mechanisms, including the integration of futures tools and a technology innovation index into the financial policy framework, marking a first in supporting the entire lifecycle of technological innovation [1] - Specific initiatives include the development of futures products related to strategic emerging industries, with a focus on refining the new energy futures sector and advancing the research and listing of lithium hydroxide futures [1] Group 2 - The futures products mentioned, such as lithium hydroxide and carbon emission rights, are part of the planning by the Guangzhou Futures Exchange, which has previously launched various futures and options to support green development industries [2] - The carbon emission trading mechanism is a key policy tool for achieving China's "dual carbon" goals, with the national carbon market expanding from 5 billion tons to 8 billion tons in emission coverage this year, increasing the number of regulated enterprises from over 2,200 to 3,700 [2] - The introduction of carbon emission futures and options is expected to enhance market liquidity and provide effective risk management tools for participants, thereby strengthening China's position in the international carbon market [3] Group 3 - The Guangzhou Futures Exchange has nearly completed the design of the carbon emission futures contract and plans to proceed with its listing while focusing on foundational research and contract design [3] - Future efforts will concentrate on innovative fields such as new energy, new materials, and carbon emissions, with an emphasis on expanding product offerings and enhancing the application of weather indices in futures markets [3] - The exchange aims to strengthen market cultivation services, improve market regulation, and better support green development and initiatives like the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Belt and Road Initiative [3]