“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 article emphasizes the importance of developing regional financial centers in China during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, highlighting the need for a strong economic foundation, a complete financial market system, and supportive mechanisms to enhance local financial effectiveness [1][2][3]. Group 1: Building Regional Financial Centers - The development of regional financial centers requires a strong regional economic foundation, characterized by a large economic scale and strong growth momentum to attract financial institutions and talent [1]. - A complete financial market system is essential, comprising market entities, financial institutions, trading markets, regulatory mechanisms, and financial infrastructure [2]. - The establishment of supportive mechanisms, including legal frameworks, talent development, credit systems, and financial culture, is crucial for the success of regional financial centers [3]. Group 2: Shanghai's Exploration of Financial Center Models - Shanghai serves as a global financial center, with a complete financial market system that includes a variety of financial institutions and a robust trading market, with 1,782 licensed financial institutions by the end of 2024, one-third of which are foreign [5]. - The city has enhanced its financial service capabilities, particularly in the Yangtze River Delta, by implementing platforms for data sharing and financing needs, addressing financing challenges for small and medium-sized enterprises [6]. - Shanghai's GDP has surpassed 5.3 trillion yuan, with key industries such as integrated circuits, biomedicine, and artificial intelligence exceeding 1.8 trillion yuan, further solidifying its role as a national economic engine [7].