Core Viewpoint - The development of financial infrastructure is crucial for enhancing the competitiveness of Shanghai as an international financial center, with a focus on supporting the real economy, preventing financial risks, and promoting market innovation [1][6][11]. Group 1: Importance of Financial Infrastructure - Financial infrastructure serves as the backbone of the modern financial system, facilitating financial regulation, market openness, resource allocation, risk prevention, and product innovation [1][3]. - A robust financial infrastructure is essential for the high-quality development of financial markets and is a key component of financial system reform [2][4]. Group 2: Role of State-Owned Banks - State-owned banks, particularly the Bank of Communications, play a vital role in enhancing the financial infrastructure and supporting the development of Shanghai as an international financial center [10][11]. - The Bank of Communications aims to leverage its resources to enrich market participant structures and enhance market depth and activity [12][13]. Group 3: Tasks and Requirements for Financial Infrastructure - The elevation of Shanghai's international financial center requires financial infrastructure to provide efficient and diverse services, facilitating global capital allocation and supporting technological innovation [7][8]. - Financial infrastructure must also enhance risk prevention capabilities to ensure financial security and stability, particularly in the context of international financial activities [8][9]. Group 4: International Standards and Governance - The development of financial infrastructure should align with international high standards to participate effectively in global financial governance, promoting both inbound and outbound financial activities [9][14]. - Mechanisms such as "Bond Connect" and "Swap Connect" are examples of initiatives that enhance connectivity between domestic and international markets [9][14]. Group 5: Conclusion - Shanghai is positioned as a key node in the domestic and international economic cycles, with financial infrastructure development being critical for achieving high standards in market systems and facilitating comprehensive financial reforms [16].

今日在2025陆家嘴论坛上，国家金融监管总局局长李云泽表示，近年来，上海国际金融中心建设取得一 系列新进展新突破，论坛期间，金融监管组将和上海市政府联合发布支持上海国际金融中心建设的行动 方案，推出一系列部署举措，包括鼓励上海在科技金融跨境金融的领域开展创新试点，支持符合条件的 全国性银行在沪设立金融资产投资公司，提升上海国际再保险航运保险承保能力和全球服务水平的。 (智通财经) ...

综合自央视新闻、人民财讯 央行潘功胜：推动上海国际金融中心建设发布八项举措 6月18日，央行行长潘功胜在2025陆家嘴论坛上表示，为进一步推进上海国际金融中心的建设，一是在 上海设立银行间市场交易报告库，二是在上海设立数字人民币国际运营中心；三是在上海设立个人征信 机构，四是在上海临港（600848）新片区开展离岸贸易金融服务综合改革试点，五是在上海发展自贸离 岸债；六是在上海优化升级自由贸易账户功能；七是在上海"先行先试"结构性货币政策工具创新；八是 会同证监会研究推进人民币外汇期货交易。 央行行长潘功胜：在上海"先行先试"结构性货币政策工具创新 6月18日，央行行长潘功胜在2025陆家嘴论坛上表示，在上海"先行先试"结构性货币政策工具创新，包 括开展航贸区块链信用证再融资业务试点，以信用方式发放再贷款，支持在沪商业银行向外贸企业提供 融资。开展跨境贸易再融资业务试点，运用再贴现支持在沪商业银行向进出口企业提供人民币跨境贸易 融资。开展碳减排支持工具扩容试点，将支持范围扩大至部分转型金融领域和地方特色产业。积极推动 上海首批运用科技创新债券风险分担工具，支持私募股权机构发行科创债券。 2025年陆家嘴论坛开 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the support for optimizing the functions of free trade accounts in Shanghai and encourages banks in Shanghai and Hong Kong to enhance the non-resident account system, facilitating cross-border e-commerce and overseas warehouse operations [1] Group 1: Policy Support - The "Shanghai-Hong Kong International Financial Center Collaborative Development Action Plan" advocates for the optimization of free trade account functions in Shanghai [1] - It encourages the establishment of non-resident accounts for cross-border e-commerce platforms and overseas warehouse operating companies in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone or Hong Kong [1] Group 2: Financial System Integration - The plan promotes the interconnection of Hong Kong's Fast Payment System (FPS) with the Interbank Payment System (IBPS) for online payment cross-bank clearing [1] - It encourages financial institutions in both regions to jointly develop financial products that meet the offshore trade and economic funding needs [1] Group 3: Currency Utilization - The initiative aims to promote the use of the Renminbi as a payment settlement currency among more trade entities [1]

Core Viewpoint - The key to promoting the broader international use of the Renminbi is to provide a financial market environment with sufficient liquidity and comprehensive risk hedging tools for global Renminbi holders [1][5]. Group 1: Shanghai International Financial Center Development - Vice Premier He Lifeng emphasized the importance of implementing Xi Jinping's directives on accelerating the construction of Shanghai as an international financial center [1]. - The construction of the Shanghai International Financial Center has been a national strategy since the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party in 1992, receiving high attention from successive leaders [2]. - Shanghai has achieved significant progress in its international financial center construction, ranking third or fourth in global financial center rankings multiple times [2]. Group 2: International Economic and Financial Landscape - The current international situation is undergoing significant changes, with the post-World War II economic and financial order centered around the U.S. facing major transformations [3]. - The competition between major powers, particularly between China and the U.S., is entering a strategic stalemate phase, which may be prolonged [3]. - The U.S. dollar remains the dominant international currency, but concerns about its stability are growing due to the U.S. national debt and fiscal deficits [4]. Group 3: Renminbi Internationalization - Since the initiation of Renminbi cross-border trade settlement in July 2009, the internationalization of the Renminbi has made significant progress but has not yet achieved a breakthrough [5]. - The Renminbi's share in SWIFT settlements has stabilized around 4%, ranking between fourth and fifth [5]. - To promote broader international use of the Renminbi, it is essential to create a financial market environment that offers sufficient liquidity and risk hedging tools [5]. Group 4: Strategic Opportunities - Shanghai's international financial center construction has successfully seized opportunities presented by changes in the international economic and financial landscape over the past 30 years [6]. - The current situation presents a new opportunity for Shanghai to enhance its international influence [6].

Core Viewpoint - The construction of Shanghai International Financial Center is entering a new phase, emphasizing the importance of enhancing asset management functions to support high-quality development and adapt to global economic changes [1][2]. Group 1: Importance of Asset Management - Asset management is a core function of financial centers, crucial for asset valuation, allocation, and risk management [1]. - The integration of stock and incremental asset management is essential, focusing on revitalizing "dead" assets and transforming ineffective assets into effective ones [2]. - The role of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is highlighted as a strategic tool for activating stock assets and expanding the asset management industry's business scope [2]. Group 2: Traditional vs. Emerging Asset Management - The fusion of traditional and emerging asset management is necessary, especially with the rise of new asset forms driven by technological advancements and green development [3][4]. - Attention must be given to managing traditional assets while also integrating new asset types, such as intellectual property and data assets, into the asset management framework [3][4]. - The management of carbon assets is emphasized as a strategic direction for supporting green finance and industry transformation [4]. Group 3: Domestic and International Asset Management - The importance of balancing domestic and international asset management is underscored, with a focus on enhancing the capability to manage international assets priced in RMB [6]. - The development of an international financial asset trading platform is crucial for facilitating the integration of domestic and international markets [6]. Group 4: Ecosystem Development for Asset Management - Emphasis on institutional development and regulatory coordination is necessary for building a global asset management center [7]. - The impact of technology, particularly AI, on asset management is recognized as a transformative force [7]. - Enhancing the capabilities of the asset management industry is vital for deepening asset management functions [7].

Core Viewpoint - The collaboration between Shanghai and Hong Kong as international financial centers is crucial for China's financial globalization, serving as a "dual engine" for global financial development and governance [1]. Group 1: Shanghai's Financial Market - Shanghai has established itself as an international financial center that aligns with China's economic strength and the international status of the RMB, with a total financial market transaction volume reaching 36.503 trillion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 8.2% [2]. - The Shanghai Stock Exchange ranks third globally in market capitalization and fifth in trading volume, while its bond market is the second largest worldwide [2]. - Shanghai is a core hub for RMB asset allocation, with RMB accounting for 70% of cross-border receipts and nearly 50% of national cross-border RMB settlements [2]. Group 2: Hong Kong's Financial Market - Hong Kong is highly internationalized, with a significant number of foreign banks and being the largest offshore RMB hub globally, holding approximately 1.1 trillion yuan in RMB deposits by the end of 2024 [3]. - The daily average transaction volume of Hong Kong's RMB instant payment settlement system reached 30.975 trillion yuan in 2024, marking a 50% year-on-year increase [3]. - Hong Kong processes about 75% of global offshore RMB payment transactions, maintaining the largest offshore RMB liquidity pool and foreign exchange market [3]. Group 3: Collaborative Development - The collaboration between Shanghai and Hong Kong is built on a solid foundation, with Hong Kong being the largest source of foreign investment for Shanghai and a key partner in service trade [4]. - There are established financial infrastructure connections, including the CIPS and RTGS systems, and various investment products such as "Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect" and "Bond Connect" [4]. - The cooperation has deepened in areas like risk management for the Belt and Road Initiative and green finance product development [4]. Group 4: Advantages of Collaboration - Shanghai's strong resource allocation capabilities and efficient financial infrastructure position it as a crucial player in China's onshore financial market, while Hong Kong serves as a vital link to international markets [5]. - The collaboration helps both cities address challenges posed by international political changes and competition in technological innovation [5]. - The partnership enhances Shanghai's offshore financial system and increases foreign financial institutions' participation in its market [5]. Group 5: Enhancing RMB Market - The synergy between onshore and offshore markets is essential for improving the pricing mechanisms of RMB assets, enhancing market efficiency, and establishing a more transparent RMB exchange rate formation mechanism [6]. - Strengthening regulatory cooperation and exploring innovative financial systems will facilitate integration into the global economic and financial landscape [7]. - The collaboration will lead to the development of more financial products and services, increasing market liquidity and attracting more international financial institutions [8]. Group 6: Future Prospects - The cooperation aims to achieve a "chemical fusion" beyond mere physical connections, establishing a dual circulation model for RMB and enhancing the internationalization of the currency [9]. - Historical experiences from the collaboration between London and New York provide a reference for Shanghai and Hong Kong's financial integration [10]. - Leveraging Shanghai's pilot experiences and regulatory cooperation can yield significant institutional innovations and enhance market stability [11].

Group 1: Core Insights - Jane Street has signed the largest Grade A office lease in Hong Kong since the pandemic, leasing a building in Central with a total area of 223,000 square feet at a monthly rent exceeding HKD 30 million (approximately USD 3.8 million), which is a 50% premium over the current average rent [1] - The lease will commence in 2028 for a duration of five years, with an option to renew for an additional four years at market rates [1] - This transaction is considered the largest office leasing deal in Hong Kong's Central business district in decades [1] Group 2: Company Expansion - Jane Street is actively expanding its office space globally, planning to double its office area in London to approximately 500,000 square feet and increase its New York office space to about 1 million square feet [2] - The recent lease in Hong Kong is part of Jane Street's global expansion strategy [2] - Jane Street, established in 2000, is recognized as one of the strongest market-making firms globally, with trading revenues expected to exceed USD 20 billion in 2024, ranking just behind Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan [2] Group 3: Market Context - The timing of Jane Street's lease coincides with a shift in perception regarding Hong Kong's status as a global financial center, following a period of weak demand and oversupply in Grade A office space [3] - Since 2022, rental prices for Grade A offices in Central have dropped over 20%, with the current average rent at approximately HKD 89.8 per square foot [3] - Recent significant IPOs, such as CATL's USD 5.3 billion listing, have enhanced Hong Kong's position as a leading listing venue, contributing to increased market activity [3]

在创新方面，据DIFC创新中心(DIFCInnovationHub)首席执行官MohammadAlblooshi介绍，DIFC是区域 内的实验室，拥有AI校园和加速器，2024年仅用6个月就吸引了130家AI公司注册。 20年间，迪拜在伦敦、新加坡、中国香港和东京之间，打造了一座国际金融中心。 迪拜国际金融中心(DIFC)首席运营官AlyaAlZarouni对经济观察报表示，回溯20年前，迪拜就要建立国 际金融中心(DIFC)，这其实是迪拜进化故事的一部分。当时，迪拜从最初的贸易枢纽逐步发展，建立了 港口和阿联酋航空，这些举措显著增强了迪拜的连通性，使其自然成为旅游胜地，并开始更多地投资于 生活方式元素。 于是DIFC应运而生。根据最新的全球金融中心指数(GFCI)，DIFC位列全球第12位，是全球仅有的8个在 金融能力上"广泛且深入"的城市之一。 据经济观察报了解，DIFC的架构包含三个独立实体：DIFC管理局(负责战略和基础设施)、迪拜金融服 务管理局(DFSA，类似央行职能的监管机构)和DIFC法院(处理争议解决的独立司法系统)。 DIFC财富和资产管理主管JonathanBeardall介绍了2025 ...

在全球历史的演变中，大国崛起与世界金融中心的转移之间，总有着一种紧密而微妙的联系。这种现象，仿佛一条不为人知的线索，穿越了过去五百年的世 界经济史、金融史与公司史，深刻地影响着全球格局的走向。 让我们从17世纪的荷兰开始追溯。当时，荷兰由于地势低洼，农业发展受限，因此他们选择了不同的道路，大力发展运输业。在这一过程中，世界上第一个 股份公司应运而生。阿姆斯特丹港，成为了远洋运输的结算中心及货物卸货交割的地方，见证了世界上第一个交易所和第一家银行的诞生。荷兰人接着成立 了东印度公司，并且占领了如今的美国纽约地区，那个时候，纽约还被称为"新阿姆斯特丹"。 美国的全球统治大致可以分为两个阶段。1971年，因越南战争和朝鲜战争的困境以及国际经济的快速发展，黄金储备有限无法满足需求，时任总统尼克松宣 布美元与黄金脱钩。此后，美元与"黑金"石油挂钩，至今这一货币体系依然与全球石油交易紧密相连，包括SWIFT系统。从1944年到2025年，美国的全球主 导地位将持续达到81年。 回顾历史，大国更替似乎是一种必然趋势。今天，中国已经成为世界第二大经济体。数据显示，美国的GDP为29.2万亿美元，而中国的GDP折算为美元约 1 ...