Core Viewpoint - The development of offshore finance in China should be explored with a higher perspective and broader vision, focusing on domestic economic needs while deeply integrating into the international financial system to form a new pattern of coordinated development between domestic and foreign markets [1] Group 1: Role of Offshore Finance - Offshore finance enhances the international influence of financial markets, attracting global financial resources and increasing the trading activity and liquidity of financial markets [2] - The introduction of various offshore financial products enriches the financial market functions in international financial centers like Shanghai, meeting diverse investor needs and strengthening resource allocation capabilities [3] - Engaging in offshore finance requires familiarity with international rules and laws, prompting financial institutions to innovate products and improve risk management, thereby enhancing their international competitiveness [4] Group 2: Promotion of Offshore Trade and Economic Growth - Offshore finance promotes the development of offshore trade by providing essential services such as cross-border payments and trade financing, which helps businesses expand their market competitiveness [5] - Offshore finance supports the growth of offshore economies by offering services to domestic enterprises expanding into international markets, creating a mutually beneficial relationship that drives sustainable economic development [6] Group 3: Challenges in Offshore Finance Development - There is insufficient coordination between domestic and foreign offshore finance, leading to inconsistencies in standards and operations, which can result in regulatory and interest rate arbitrage [8] - Domestic offshore financial accounts still have functional deficiencies compared to international standards, hindering the support for RMB internationalization [9] - The range of offshore financial products in domestic free trade zones needs to be further diversified, as current explorations remain theoretical without substantial pilot testing [10] - The legislative progress for offshore finance needs to accelerate, particularly in areas like offshore banking and trade dispute resolution [11] Group 4: Pathways for Strengthening Offshore Finance - It is recommended to establish offshore banks in free trade zones, which would operate under international standards and primarily serve domestic enterprises' cross-border transactions [12] - Accelerating the pilot and innovation of offshore financial products is essential, with a focus on adapting international best practices to local conditions [13] - Coordinating the development of domestic and foreign offshore finance markets is crucial, including enhancing market connectivity and regulatory collaboration [14] - Tax optimization measures should be implemented to reduce operational costs for financial institutions and attract more international business [15] - Strengthening legal frameworks and international regulatory cooperation is necessary to ensure compliance and stability in offshore finance [16] - Legislative efforts should be made to support various offshore financial activities, promoting legal and compliant operations within the domestic market [17]

5月9日，上海市高级人民法院召开2024年上海法院金融商事审判情况暨司法服务保障科技金融高质量发 展情况发布会。证券时报记者从会上获悉，2020年至2024年，上海法院一审审结涉科技金融纠纷案件共 计10540件，按案件数量排序，证券虚假陈述责任纠纷位列首位，为3488件，占比33.09%。 证券虚假陈述责任纠纷案件数量较多，一方面源于其涉众性特征，上市公司的信息披露往往会影响资本 市场上众多投资者的投资决策，因此一旦科技企业因信息披露不实而涉讼，案件往往会集中爆发；另一 方面，涉科创板案件根据相关规定由上海金融法院集中管辖，也是导致近年来此类案件数量占比较高的 重要因素。 简单、小额金融案件下降 2024年上海法院金融商事审判情况显示，去年，上海法院共受理一审金融商事案件150035件，审结 149536件，收结案数同比分别下降31.66%和31.78%。 案件类型方面，2024年上海法院一审金融纠纷收案数量排名前五位的案件类型是：金融借款合同纠纷 69191件，占比46.12%；信用卡纠纷34521件，占比23.01%；融资租赁合同纠纷15005件，占比10.00%； 小额借款合同纠纷5307件，占比3. ...