Group 1 - The 40th Lujiazui Financial Salon will be held on December 6 in Shanghai Pudong, focusing on the theme of "Data-Driven Financial Information Services and Risk Management" [1] - Financial information services are identified as a key variable in determining the core competitiveness of international financial centers, influencing efficient operation, risk management, and market service efficiency [1] - The event aims to explore optimization directions for financial information services to enhance Shanghai's global competitiveness as an international financial center [1] Group 2 - Chen Fang, Managing Director of LSEG for China and North Asia, will be the main guest speaker, bringing over 20 years of experience in financial services and data innovation [2] - Other speakers include industry experts with extensive backgrounds in data transmission, financial product pricing, and cross-border financial operations, contributing to discussions on enhancing financial information services [2][3] - The dialogue will cover critical topics such as the shortcomings of financial information service systems, cross-border data flow, local platform competitiveness, technological opportunities, blockchain applications, high-frequency trading support, and the potential of the Belt and Road Initiative [3] Group 3 - The Lujiazui Financial Salon is guided by the Shanghai Municipal Financial Office and the Pudong New Area Government, with media support from First Financial and Zhitong Finance [4] - The series aims to create a regular communication platform that complements the Lujiazui Forum, promoting financial reform and supporting high-quality economic development in Pudong [4] - The initiative seeks to elevate the construction of Shanghai's international financial center to new heights through systematic, scenario-based, and international operations [4]