Core Viewpoint - The development of the financial industry should not rely solely on traditional lending models but should instead focus on innovative financial solutions that support the growth of private enterprises and the real economy [1][2]. Group 1: Legislative Framework - The "Private Economy Promotion Law," effective from May 20, aims to address the financing challenges faced by private enterprises, providing a robust legal framework for their development [1][2]. - This law includes a dedicated chapter on "Investment and Financing Promotion," which is crucial for the growth of the private economy [2]. Group 2: Financial Innovation and Digital Economy - The rapid development of digital finance, leveraging technologies like AI and big data, offers new opportunities to alleviate financing difficulties for private and innovative enterprises [1][2]. - The core industries of the digital economy account for approximately 10% of GDP, with over 4,500 AI-related companies and a core industry scale nearing 600 billion RMB [2]. Group 3: Banking Practices and Credit Expansion - Current banking practices predominantly rely on collateralized loans, which do not necessarily equate to credit expansion but rather enhance asset liquidity [3][4]. - There is a pressing need to develop credit loans to support economic growth, with Guangdong positioned to lead in this area due to its history of financial innovation [3][4]. Group 4: Structural Financial Service Challenges - Small and micro enterprises heavily depend on bank loans, with limited access to capital markets and direct financing, indicating a need for structural changes in financial services [4]. - The financial asset structure is overly conservative, with a majority being bank assets, necessitating a shift to allow banks and their investment subsidiaries to engage in investment activities [4].

Core Viewpoint - The Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Commerce and the Municipal Development and Reform Commission have jointly issued a plan to promote high-quality development of service trade and digital trade, emphasizing financial support for these sectors [1] Financial Support for Trade Development - The plan aims to expand the application of RMB (Renminbi) settlement, enhancing the convenience and efficiency of cross-border RMB usage [1] - Banks are encouraged to optimize document review processes and strengthen data sharing while enriching RMB payment scenarios [1] - The initiative seeks to improve the experience of enterprises using RMB for investment, project construction, procurement, and revenue recovery [1] Digital Currency and Risk Management - The plan promotes participation in multilateral central bank digital currency bridge projects and encourages banks to expand services for enterprises seeking foreign exchange risk hedging [1] - There is a focus on expanding the application of foreign exchange risk hedging products, including swaps and linked products [1] Export Credit and Insurance Services - The plan aims to optimize export credit and export credit insurance services, particularly in the service trade sector, to enhance business coverage and support [1] - It encourages enterprises to improve their international operational capabilities [1] Financial Innovation and Investment Facilitation - The initiative promotes cross-border financial innovation based on Free Trade Accounts (FT Accounts) and aims to expand account functions and pilot bank ranges [1] - It advocates for a unified bank settlement account system for both domestic and foreign currencies, with plans to expand the range of participants [1] - The plan facilitates the qualification application process for Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors (QFII) and Renminbi Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors (RQFII), improving direct investment foreign exchange management [1] - It supports foreign institutions in investing in Shenzhen's technology enterprises through Qualified Foreign Limited Partnership (QFLP) structures [1]