Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the GFCI report indicates that global financial centers are experiencing stable development, with an overall slight increase in scores and a positive outlook from industry professionals [1][2] - The GFCI report ranks 120 financial centers, with New York, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore maintaining their positions as the top four, while Shenzhen remains ninth with a score of 750, an increase of 7 points from the previous report [1][2] - Shenzhen's fintech ranking has improved to second globally, surpassing New York, Singapore, and London, marking its best performance historically [1] Group 2 - The top ten financial centers are divided into two tiers, with the first tier consisting of New York, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore, whose score differences have narrowed to just 1 point, while the second tier includes San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Seoul, with a score gap of nearly 10 points between the two tiers [2] - In sub-category rankings, both Shanghai and Shenzhen rank within the top fifteen globally across various criteria, with Shenzhen achieving fifth place in financial development level [2] - Shenzhen's overall performance solidifies its position among the top ten financial centers globally, ranking fourth in the Asia-Pacific region and third among Chinese financial centers, following Hong Kong and Shanghai [2]

Core Insights - The 38th Global Financial Centre Index (GFCI 38) report was jointly released by Z/Yen Group and the Comprehensive Development Research Institute in Shenzhen, China, ranking 120 financial centers globally, with New York, London, and Hong Kong leading the list [1][5]. Financial Center Rankings - The top ten financial centers remain unchanged from the previous report, indicating a stable competitive landscape. The first tier includes New York, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore, with a scoring gap of only 1 point among them. Singapore saw a significant increase of 13 points, while New York's score decreased by 2 points [6][18]. - The second tier consists of San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Seoul, with a nearly 10-point gap from the first tier but only a 1-point difference among themselves, highlighting intense competition within the top ten [6][18]. Regional Performance - Financial centers in the Asia-Pacific region have surpassed those in North America in average scoring, with six centers in the top 15 globally. The average score for Asia-Pacific centers increased by 1.27%, while North America's average score rose by 0.56% [9]. - In mainland China, 12 financial centers made it to the index, with Shanghai (8th), Shenzhen (9th), and Beijing (22nd) being the top three. Notably, Xi'an improved its ranking by 9 places [12][13]. Fintech Rankings - In the fintech sector, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and New York ranked as the top three financial centers. Hong Kong achieved the highest score for the first time, while Shenzhen reached its best performance historically. Shanghai's fintech ranking improved by 9 places, entering the global top ten [15][17].