Group 1: Core Policies Announced - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) announced eight policy measures to be implemented in Shanghai, focusing on enhancing financial infrastructure and services [2][3] - Establishment of an interbank market trading report database to analyze transaction data across various financial sub-markets [2] - Creation of a digital RMB international operation center to promote the internationalization of digital currency [2] Group 2: Support for Financial Center Development - The National Financial Regulatory Administration announced a joint action plan with the Shanghai government to support the construction of an international financial center [4] - Encouragement for innovation in technology finance and cross-border finance, including the establishment of financial asset investment companies in Shanghai [4] - Recent approvals for insurance asset management companies in Shanghai, indicating ongoing support for financial openness [4] Group 3: Innovation in Capital Markets - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) introduced the "1+6" policy measures to enhance the STAR Market, including the establishment of a growth tier for technology companies [6][7] - Introduction of six reform measures aimed at improving the listing process and support for high-quality technology enterprises [6][7] - Plans to establish a specialized technology company in Shanghai to enhance asset management services and investment capabilities [7]

周小川说，中国正以制度型开放为重点推进金融高水平对外开放。上海是中国金融开放的高地，具 有较为完备的金融市场体系和背靠长三角的产业集群优势，是深化金融制度型改革开放的先行区。各位 嘉宾的发言涵盖了对上海国际金融中心建设的观察，也探讨了各金融市场相互合作的机遇与潜力，并围 绕发展资本市场产品、对标国际最佳实践提升规则标准、完善金融基础设施体系与风险防范机制等方面 提出务实建议。相信这些中肯的意见，将对上海国际金融中心建设带来启发和借鉴。 龚正代表上海市人民政府，对各位发言嘉宾表示衷心感谢。他说，在中央政府的大力支持下，在全 球金融界的支持和全球投资者的信任下，上海国际金融中心建设取得了积极成效。上海将按照习近平主 席和中央政府要求，深入实施金融高水平对外开放，更好服务实体经济、科技创新和共建"一带一路"。 要以推进制度型开放为抓手，切实提高国际化程度；加快塑造更具吸引力的金融营商环境，形成与国际 接轨的优良金融生态；提高金融监管水平，更加有效地防范化解金融风险。希望中外嘉宾继续关心支持 上海发展，为上海国际金融中心建设建言献策。 记者 孟群舒 吴頔 2025陆家嘴论坛上海国际金融中心建设专场昨天举行，专家学者与 ...

Geopolitical Developments - Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the use of the "Mudstone" missile against Israel, marking the 13th phase of the "Real Commitment 3" operation [2] - Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei declared that the conflict with Israel has entered a new phase, stating "the great war has begun" [3] - U.S. President Trump commented on the situation, expressing support for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to continue actions against Iran [3][17] U.S. Policy Changes - The U.S. government has resumed processing foreign student visas, requiring applicants to make their social media accounts public for scrutiny [4] - The Federal Reserve maintained the federal funds rate at 4.25%-4.50%, with expectations of two rate cuts this year, while raising inflation forecasts [6] Financial Sector Developments - The Central Financial Committee of China issued opinions to accelerate the construction of Shanghai as an international financial center, aiming for significant improvements in financial system adaptability and competitiveness over the next five to ten years [7] - The People's Bank of China announced eight major financial policies, including the establishment of a digital RMB international operation center and a personal credit institution [9] Market Reactions - On June 18, institutional investors showed varied activity, with 14 stocks experiencing net buying and 20 stocks facing net selling, highlighting market dynamics [23][24] E-commerce Trends - Reports indicated that some products on e-commerce platforms saw price increases instead of decreases during the promotional period, affecting various categories including clothing and electronics [27]

Core Viewpoint - The 2025 Lujiazui Forum highlighted significant policy signals aimed at enhancing financial openness and cooperation, with a focus on high-quality development in the context of global economic changes [1][2]. Group 1: Financial Policies and Innovations - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) announced eight innovative policies for Shanghai, including the establishment of a bank interbank market trading report library and a digital RMB international operation center [2][3]. - A series of favorable policies were introduced, such as the pilot program for green foreign debt and the expansion of Qualified Domestic Institutional Investor (QDII) investment quotas [1][14]. - As of May 31, 2025, the cumulative approved QDII quota reached $167.79 billion, with 189 institutions approved for QDII investment quotas [16]. Group 2: Global Financial Governance - PBOC Governor Pan Gongsheng emphasized the need for reform in the global monetary and payment systems, noting that the RMB has become the second-largest trade financing currency and the third-largest payment currency globally [3][5]. - The international monetary system is evolving towards a structure where a few sovereign currencies coexist and compete, necessitating responsible governance from the issuing countries [5][6]. Group 3: Cross-Border Payment Systems - The cross-border payment system is shifting towards diversification, with an increasing number of countries using local currencies for settlements, thereby changing the dominance of a single sovereign currency [6][7]. - Emerging technologies like blockchain and distributed ledger are reshaping traditional payment systems, significantly shortening cross-border payment chains [7]. Group 4: Foreign Investment and Market Opportunities - Foreign banks and insurance institutions in China have total assets exceeding 7 trillion yuan, with foreign insurance companies' market share increasing from 4% in 2013 to 9% currently [11]. - The Chinese market presents vast opportunities in consumer finance and technology sectors, with significant growth potential in service consumption [11][12]. Group 5: Capital Market Reforms - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) announced a series of reforms for the Sci-Tech Innovation Board, including the introduction of a growth layer for technology companies that are not yet profitable [19][20]. - The CSRC will expand the application of the fifth listing standard to support more cutting-edge technology sectors, including artificial intelligence and commercial aerospace [21][22].

Macro News - The 2025 Lujiazui Forum announced significant financial opening measures, including the establishment of an interbank market trading report library, a digital RMB international operation center, and a personal credit agency [1] - The head of the Financial Regulatory Bureau stated that efforts are underway to promote pilot projects for financial asset investment companies and technology enterprise merger loans, along with a joint action plan with the Shanghai government to support the construction of an international financial center [1] - The chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission emphasized the role of the Sci-Tech Innovation Board as a "testing ground," introducing a growth tier and restarting the listing standards for unprofitable companies [1] - The deputy governor of the People's Bank of China announced the upcoming release of additional investment quotas for qualified domestic institutional investors and a package of foreign exchange innovation policies in free trade pilot zones [1] Industry News - The Central Financial Committee issued opinions to accelerate the construction of the Shanghai International Financial Center, aiming for a comprehensive enhancement of its capabilities and competitiveness over the next five to ten years [3] - The China Securities Regulatory Commission has developed opinions to enhance the inclusiveness and adaptability of the Sci-Tech Innovation Board, including the reintroduction of listing standards for unprofitable companies [3] Cross-Border Payment - The RMB Cross-Border Payment System (CIPS) held a signing ceremony with six foreign institutions, marking the first direct participation of foreign entities from Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Singapore in CIPS [4]

Group 1 - The central financial committee issued opinions to accelerate the construction of Shanghai as an international financial center, aiming for significant improvements in financial system adaptability, competitiveness, and inclusiveness over the next five to ten years [1] - The opinions emphasize enhancing Shanghai's role as a global hub for RMB asset allocation and risk management, aligning its status with China's comprehensive national strength and international influence [1] Group 2 - The first meeting of the Shanghai International Financial Center Construction Coordination Promotion Mechanism was held, attended by key financial leaders, discussing the support from central financial institutions [2] - The meeting reviewed the progress of the Shanghai International Financial Center construction and deliberated on related topics [2] Group 3 - The 2025 Lujiazui Forum opened with a theme focused on financial openness and high-quality development amid global economic changes, featuring speeches from prominent financial officials [3] Group 4 - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) announced the formal implementation of a third set of standards for the ChiNext board, allowing unprofitable companies to list under specific conditions [4] - The CSRC is also promoting the development of sci-tech bonds and accelerating the launch of sci-tech bond ETFs [4] Group 5 - The CSRC announced that qualified foreign investors will be allowed to participate in ETF options trading starting from October 9, 2025, with a focus on hedging [5] - Further reforms to optimize the qualified foreign investor system are expected to enhance the capital market's openness [5] Group 6 - The Financial Regulatory Bureau and Shanghai Municipal Government jointly issued an action plan to support the construction of the Shanghai International Financial Center, aiming to enhance its competitiveness and influence [6] Group 7 - The Shanghai Futures Exchange will expand the range of commodities available for trading by qualified foreign institutional investors, including natural rubber, lead, and tin [8]

Group 1 - The central financial committee issued opinions to accelerate the construction of Shanghai as an international financial center, aiming for a comprehensive upgrade in financial capabilities within five to ten years [2] - The first meeting of the Shanghai International Financial Center Construction Coordination Mechanism was held, discussing the support from central financial institutions and reviewing progress reports [3] - The 2025 Lujiazui Forum opened with a theme focused on financial openness and high-quality development amid global economic changes [4] Group 2 - The chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission announced the formal implementation of a third set of standards for the ChiNext board, allowing unprofitable companies to list under specific conditions [5] - The China Securities Regulatory Commission announced that qualified foreign investors will be allowed to participate in ETF options trading starting from October 9, 2025, aimed at enhancing capital market openness [6] - The financial regulatory authority and Shanghai municipal government jointly issued an action plan to support the construction of the Shanghai International Financial Center [7] Group 3 - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued a digital transformation implementation plan for the textile industry, aiming for over 70% digitalization in key business processes by 2027 [8] - The Shanghai Futures Exchange will expand the range of commodities available for qualified foreign institutional investors to trade, including natural rubber, lead, and tin futures and options starting June 20, 2025 [8] Group 4 - The National Foreign Exchange Administration is seeking public opinion on a draft notice to facilitate cross-border investment and financing activities, including nine specific policies [9] - The Fujian Provincial Development and Reform Commission issued a long-term plan for the hydrogen energy industry, targeting a production capacity of 30,000 tons of green hydrogen and 100,000 tons of hydrogen-based green fuel by 2035 [11]

Financial Policy and Market Developments - The People's Bank of China announced eight significant financial opening measures at the 2025 Lujiazui Forum, including the establishment of an interbank market trading report library and a digital RMB international operation center [3] - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) introduced a "1+6" policy to deepen the reform of the Sci-Tech Innovation Board, aiming to enhance market attractiveness and competitiveness [3][4] - The State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) will implement a package of foreign exchange innovation policies in the free trade pilot zone, including optimizing international trade settlement [3][4] Regulatory and Institutional Support - The Financial Regulatory Bureau and Shanghai Municipal Government jointly released an action plan to support the construction of Shanghai as an international financial center, promoting innovation in technology finance and cross-border finance [3][4] - The CSRC announced that starting from October 9, 2025, qualified foreign investors will be allowed to participate in on-market ETF options trading, aimed at expanding investment opportunities for foreign institutions [3][4] Market Expansion and Investment Opportunities - The Shanghai Futures Exchange will expand the range of commodities available for qualified foreign institutional investors, including natural rubber and lead futures contracts [4] - The Shanghai Stock Exchange is drafting guidelines to support the listing of unprofitable technology companies, enhancing the inclusivity and adaptability of the capital market [3][4] International Financial Cooperation - The Shanghai-Hong Kong International Financial Center Collaborative Development Action Plan was signed, supporting the optimization of free trade account functions and encouraging the use of RMB for cross-border transactions [4] - The Central Financial Committee issued opinions to accelerate the construction of Shanghai as an international financial center, promoting high-quality development of multi-level equity markets [4]

Macro News - Premier Li Qiang emphasized the importance of innovation-driven development and expanding effective demand to promote sustained economic growth [3] - The Central Financial Committee issued opinions to support the construction of Shanghai as an international financial center, aiming for significant improvements in financial system adaptability, competitiveness, and inclusiveness over the next five to ten years [3][4] Industry News - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) announced the establishment of a "Growth Layer" on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board to support technology companies that are not yet profitable but have significant breakthroughs and commercial prospects [6] - The CSRC will restart the listing of unprofitable companies under the fifth set of standards on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board, expanding the scope to include more frontier technology sectors [6] - The CSRC will allow qualified foreign investors to participate in on-market ETF options trading starting from October 9, 2025, with the purpose limited to hedging [7] Company News - Wolong Electric announced plans to issue H-shares and list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange [9] - ST Dongshi expects to be unable to complete its rectification before the deadline, leading to a suspension of its stock and convertible bonds from June 20 [10] - Huate Dain received a stake increase from Guo Weisong, raising his holding to 5% [11] - Juxin Technology reported progress in promoting its AI products [12] - Guoxuan High-Tech announced that its all-solid-state battery PACK system has begun vehicle testing [13] - A company announced plans to invest 1 billion yuan in a new project for producing 3,000 tons of lithium battery materials annually [16]

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve decided to maintain the federal funds rate target range at 4.25% to 4.50%, marking the fourth consecutive meeting without a rate change. Officials expect inflation in the U.S. to worsen in the coming months but anticipate two rate cuts by the end of 2025 [4] - The Fed projects that by the end of 2025, the U.S. inflation rate will rise to 3%, the unemployment rate will increase to 4.5%, and economic growth will slow to 1.4% [4] - Fed Chairman Jerome Powell cautioned against over-reliance on interest rate predictions, emphasizing that forecasts may change based on incoming data, particularly inflation data [4] Group 2 - U.S. stock indices closed mixed, with the Nasdaq up 0.13%, while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones fell by 0.03% and 0.1%, respectively. Circle saw a significant increase of nearly 34%, reaching a new high [5] - Major tech stocks had varied performances, with Intel rising over 3% and Tesla up more than 1%, while Google and Amazon fell over 1% [5] - Chinese concept stocks mostly declined, with the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index down 0.82% [5] Group 3 - International gold prices decreased, with spot gold down 0.55% at $3368.47 per ounce, and COMEX gold futures falling 0.6% to $3386.40 per ounce [6] - International oil prices also saw slight declines, with WTI crude oil down 0.22% at $73.11 per barrel, and Brent crude down 0.26% at $76.25 per barrel [7] Group 4 - The Central Financial Committee issued opinions to support the accelerated construction of the Shanghai International Financial Center, aiming for a comprehensive enhancement of its capabilities within five to ten years [10] - The action plan includes promoting the gathering of financial institutions, improving financial services for the real economy, expanding institutional openness, enhancing regulatory standards, and improving policy support [10] Group 5 - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) announced the establishment of a growth tier on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board to enhance institutional inclusiveness and adaptability [12] - The CSRC will allow qualified foreign investors to participate in ETF options trading starting from October 9, 2025, aimed at hedging purposes [13] Group 6 - JD.com announced its entry into the hotel and travel industry, offering hotel operators up to three years of zero commission to attract participation in its membership program [23] - The collaboration between ByteDance's Seed team and BYD on lithium battery development aims to leverage AI technology for advancements in battery research [25] Group 7 - Minimax, an AI unicorn, is considering an IPO in Hong Kong, currently in the preliminary preparation stage [27] - Haitian Flavoring and Food Company has seen significant interest in its IPO, with subscription amounts exceeding 400 billion HKD, indicating strong investor confidence [28]