From July 10 to 12, 2025, the 2nd Chengdu Finance Week — featuring the “Conference Series” and the “The Tailor-Made Finance & Innovation Visit in Chengdu” — was successfully launched in Chengdu.
On this occasion, the Organizing Committee of Chengdu Finance Week extends its most sincere appreciation to all partner institutions for their invaluable support throughout this journey.
International Partners
Frankfurt Main Finance (FMF)
Frankfurt Main Finance was founded in 2008 as the voice of the financial centre Frankfurt in Germany and the Eurozone. Frankfurt Main Finance has more than 75 members, including the state of Hesse, the cities of Frankfurt and neighbouring Eschborn and Offenbach, numerous well known financial market players and their service providers, as well as private and public universities and research institutions.
FMF is dedicated to fostering dialogue and cooperation among academic institutions, government bodies, and broader society. It plays an active role in strengthening Frankfurt’s position as a financial hub and in promoting the future development of the financial center.
Since 2014, Frankfurt Main Finance has been holding lecture events in loose succession under the title “Financial Centre Breakfast.” Top-class speakers comment on current topics of the financial center from an international perspective. In addition to interesting insights, the audience is offered an extensive breakfast and the opportunity for a lively exchange of ideas in the community. FMF is also a key organizer and sponsor of the FinTech Germany Awards, an important initiative established in Frankfurt to recognize outstanding FinTech enterprises.
Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC)
The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) was officially established by the Government of Kazakhstan in 2018 as a financial services hub.
AIFC aims to create a supportive legal and regulatory framework, provide comprehensive talent, product, platform, and capability support, and empower investors and enterprises in the financial sector. It is recognized as the leading international financial centre in Central Asia and Eastern Europe, serving as a key hub for innovation and economic growth.
The AIFC’s highest decision-making body is the AIFC Management Council, chaired by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and composed of senior government officials and leaders of major global financial institutions. The Centre operates through a dynamic ecosystem of institutions, including the AIFC Authority, the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA), the AIFC Court, the International Arbitration Centre, and the Astana International Exchange (AIX).
As of June 2025, AIFC has attracted more than 3,900 companies from over 85 countries, of which more than 1,400 are financial and consulting firms, with total investments exceeding USD 14.7 billion.
Astana International Exchange (AIX)
Established in 2017, the Astana International Exchange (AIX) is one of the core institutions of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC). It is the first internationalized securities exchange in Central Asia.
AIX shareholders are the Astana International Financial Centre, the Shanghai Stock Exchange, the Silk Road Fund, and NASDAQ, which provides the AIX trading platform. Its mission is to develop a reliable and liquid capital market in Central Asia by providing innovative products and services to both enterprises and investors. The exchange operates under the AIFC regulatory framework, which is enshrined in the Constitution of Kazakhstan as an independent jurisdiction based on the principles of English common law. AIX is regulated by the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA), an independent regulator established within the AIFC.
Since its establishment, AIX has facilitated USD 3.4 billion in debt financing and USD 356 million in equity financing. It operates an industry-standard trading system supported by an ecosystem of over 45 local and international trading members. Its diverse listing of products includes equities, global depositary receipts, bonds, and exchange-traded funds. One of AIX’s key objectives is to serve as a gateway for global investors into Central Asia while supporting the Belt and Road Initiative through market-based, diversified, localized, and sustainable financing solutions.
Baiterek Holding (‘Baiterek’ National Managing Holding)
Baiterek Holding maintains a close relationship with the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which is its sole shareholder and participates in the governance of Baiterek. It was established with the aim of building a comprehensive system of development institutions, managing financial institutions, and supporting national economic development.
Through its seven wholly owned subsidiaries, Baiterek provides long-term financing, guarantees, and equity investments to strategic sectors, translating national economic priorities into concrete projects. In addition, Baiterek serves as the implementing agency for key government development programs for the period 2021–2030, covering industrial development, small and medium-sized enterprises, and housing infrastructure. As such, it plays a pivotal role as a bridge between investors and state policy.
Roland Berger
Founded in 1967, Roland Berger is the only leading global consultancy of European origin. The firm operates successfully in all major international markets, with 52 offices in 33 countries and more than 3,500 employees worldwide.
Roland Berger is an independent partnership owned by over 350 partners. It provides comprehensive management solutions and consulting services to multinational corporations, nonprofit organizations, and public institutions. Its areas of expertise include establishing strategic alliances, introducing new business models and processes, designing organizational structures, and formulating information strategies.
The firm has established various industry and functional competence centers around the world. By effectively integrating these resources and drawing on cross-sector expertise, Roland Berger delivers tailored, high-quality management solutions for its clients.
China has always been regarded as one of the most important markets in Roland Berger’s international development journey. Since undertaking its first project in China in 1983, the firm has opened offices in Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Taipei, and Guangzhou, with several hundred consultants. Over the decades, Roland Berger has established strategic partnerships with numerous multinational corporations and Chinese enterprises.
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)
The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) traces its history back to 1698, making it one of the world’s oldest securities markets. LSEG was created in October 2007 (as the London Stock Exchange Group) when the London Stock Exchange merged with the Milan Stock Exchange, Borsa Italiana.
LSEG is one of the world’s four major stock exchange groups. As the most internationalized financial center, London is a global leader in bond and foreign exchange trading and accounts for more than two-thirds of international equity underwriting. With its scale and location, London provides companies and investors worldwide with an ideal gateway to Europe. LSEG plays a central role in maintaining London’s leading position in global finance.
HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited
Founded in 1865, HSBC was originally established to finance the growing trade between Asia and Europe, and has since developed into the largest bank in Hong Kong.
As one of Hong Kong’s most representative banks, HSBC plays a vital role in the city’s financial system, issuing more than half of the Hong Kong dollar banknotes currently in circulation. HSBC operates in 57 countries and territories worldwide, providing multinational corporations, asset owners, and investors with comprehensive cross-border services through its extensive international network and complete product portfolio.
HSBC is one of the largest international investors in mainland China, with business coverage across banking, insurance, funds, securities, and fintech. As the flagship institution of HSBC Group in mainland China, HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited operates branches in about 50 cities, making it the foreign bank with the most extensive branch network and widest geographic coverage in the country. Leveraging its deep understanding of the mainland market and expertise in international financial services, HSBC China delivers global financial solutions to both individual and corporate clients through international wealth management, premier banking, and corporate and institutional banking services.
Domestic Partners
Wind Information Co., Ltd.
Wind Information Co., Ltd. is a leading provider of financial information services in China. Headquartered in Shanghai International Financial Center in Lujiazui, the company has established pre-sales and after-sales service centers in over 40 cities worldwide, including New York, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore, enjoying strong recognition in global markets.
Wind specializes in financial information services, and after years of development, its financial database has gained broad recognition across the market. It has become an indispensable data service for financial professionals engaged in investment research, trading decisions, and risk management.
All of Wind’s technology platforms are developed in-house, with full mastery of core and cutting-edge technologies. The company continues to expand into big data, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence, driving innovation across the industry.
BYD Co., Ltd
Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, BYD Company Limited is a Fortune Global 500 enterprise listed on both the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) and Shenzhen stock exchange (SZSE). Its businesses span four major industries: automobiles, electronics, new energy, and rail transit. Covering the entire energy value chain—from acquisition and storage to application—BYD provides comprehensive zero-emission new energy solutions. The company has actively expanded into global markets, with business operations across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East & Africa, and the Americas.
BYD has established a range of R&D institutions, including the Central Research Institute, Automotive Engineering Research Institute, Automotive Intelligent Ecosystem Research Institute, Truck Research Institute, Bus Research Institute, and the Product Planning & Automotive New Technology Research Institute. These institutes engage in R&D and design across diverse fields, driving technological innovation and industry incubation.
Through its strong market presence and strategic commitment to promoting global sustainable development, BYD has earned numerous accolades, including the Zayed Future Energy Prize, the UN Special Award for Energy, and recognition by Fortune magazine as one of the “Companies Changing the World.”
National Sponsors
China Society of World Economics (CSWE)
Founded in 1980, the China Society of World Economics (CSWE) is a national, academic, and non-profit social organization voluntarily formed by individuals and institutions engaged in the study of world economics. Its supervisory authority is the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS).
CSWE focuses on major theoretical and practical issues in world economics. In addition to its annual academic conference, the Society organizes a series of themed forums each year, including the World Economic and China’s Economic Situation Forum, the International Finance Forum, the International Trade Forum, the Regional Economy Forum, and the Cross-Strait Economy Forum. CSWE also edits and publishes several leading academic journals, including The Journal of World Economy (one of the earliest journals in China dedicated to world economics), International Economic Review, and China & World Economy (English edition).
The Society brings together a wide range of distinguished scholars and experts. Its members are mainly from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, universities nationwide, Party School of the CPC Central Committee, provincial academies of social sciences, provincial Party schools, and institutions engaged in teaching and research on world economics, international trade, investment, and finance. Experts from the Development Research Center of the State Council, the People’s Bank of China, and other related agencies also participate actively. CSWE is recognized as a leading academic community in the field of world economic research in China.
China International Finance Society
Founded in 1983, the China International Finance Society is a national, mass academic organization engaged in scientific research in the field of international finance. Currently affiliated with the Bank of China Limited, the Society operates under the professional guidance and supervision of the People’s Bank of China and the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
Since its establishment, China International Finance Society has brought together a large number of renowned experts in international finance, organizing academic exchange activities and playing an active role in exploring theories of international finance, tracking global financial hot topics, and drawing on advanced international banking practices.
In recent years, the social influence of China International Finance Society’s academic journals—Studies of International Finance and International Finance—has continued to expand. Founded in 1985, Studies of International Finance has become a highly influential academic journal in the field of international finance research and serves as an important reference for government agencies, think tanks, regulators, academia, and practitioners in China. Established in 1981, International Finance adheres to the editorial philosophy of being finance-oriented, internationally focused, and market-driven. It has evolved into a comprehensive economic and financial management journal that covers both domestic and international financial hot topics as well as commercial banking issues, and is now an important reference for decision-making and research by central government ministries, domestic financial institutions, and universities.
China Association for the Promoting of Development Financing
The China Association for the Promoting of Development Financing was established in April 2013. Initiated by the China Development Bank, it was approved by the State Council and registered with the Ministry of Civil Affairs. It is the only national social organization in China named after “development finance.” Yuan Chen, the former vice chairman of the 12th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), serves as President, and Mingshe Guo, former Director of Planning and General Office of the China Development Bank, serves as Vice Chairman and Secretary-General.
The China Association for the Promoting of Development Financing has established a number of specialized committees, including the industry-Finance Working Committee, Project Investment and Financing Committee, Cooperation Committee for Small and Medium Financial Institutions, Inclusive Finance Committee, Green Industry Branch, FinTech Working Committee, and Manufacturing Branch.
The Association is committed to serving as a bridge linking the government, financial institutions, enterprises, and broader society. It provides its members with platforms for investment and financing, project matchmaking, and international cooperation, while offering planning consulting and industry training services. By applying development finance methodologies, CDFPA promotes market development, credit building, cultural advancement, and institutional improvement. It also facilitates development finance cooperation in economic diplomacy and advances the overall progress of the development finance sector.
Chinese Association of Middle East Studies
The Chinese Association of Middle East Studies, established in July 1982, is the earliest academic association in China dedicated to Middle East studies. Its mission is to promote in-depth research on the politics, economy, society, ethnicity, religion, culture, and international relations of Middle Eastern countries and the region as a whole. The Society also aims to advance the development of Middle East studies as an academic discipline and think tank field in China, strengthen academic exchanges at home and abroad, and foster friendly relations between China and Middle Eastern countries.
CAMES organizes national academic seminars and high-level forums—either independently or jointly—in cities across China, focusing on both theoretical issues in Middle East studies and major practical challenges facing national development. At the same time, the Society actively engages in international academic exchange and cooperation. As a founding member of the Association of Asian Middle East Studies Societies, CAMES regularly organizes and sends Chinese scholars to participate in its biennial academic conferences.
China Reform Forum
China Reform Forum was established in 1994 in Beijing. It is an academic research institution subordinate to the Party School of the Central Committee of the C.P.C. (National Academy of Governance). The Forum is dedicated to examining key and challenging issues arising in China’s reform and opening-up process from a national strategic perspective. It organizes research and exchange activities involving prominent experts and scholars from both domestic and international communities, and provides policy recommendations to relevant government departments.
Over the past 30 years, the Forum has conducted a series of research projects focused on China’s reform, opening-up, and path of peaceful development. It has established exchange relationships with research institutions in more than 20 countries, including the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Russia, India, South Korea, and Singapore. Through joint research, international seminars, institutional cooperation, and personnel exchanges, the Forum promotes dialogue and mutual understanding, contributing to China’s reform and opening-up initiatives.
The Forum has a senior advisory committee and a councilors committee, jointly composed of eminent experts, scholars, former officials, and corporate elites from China’s strategic circle, academic field, policy research departments, and enterprises. In 2025, Yi Li, the vice president of the Party School of the CPC Central Committee, serves the position as chairman of the Forum.
Hong Kong Institution for International Finance
The Hong Kong Institution for International Finance (HKIIF) is an independent, non-profit knowledge exchange institution and professional association registered in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The Institution is dedicated to researching and incubating diverse policy options to help individuals, companies, associations, and governments integrate into the new era of international economic and financial development. It serves as a platform for intellectual exchange, policy research, and leadership development, combining Chinese and international perspectives.
The mission of HKIIF is to bring outstanding thinkers and practitioners from around the world together to share, debate, and analyze knowledge, experiences, and insights about key policy changes that will define the future role of international finance.
Hong Kong International Finance Review (HKIFR) is published by the Hong Kong Institution for International Finance (HKIIF). It publishes the latest research and perspectives on current affairs in international finance by the HKIIF members, policymakers, economists, and financial professionals.
School of International Politics and Economics, the University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (UCASS)
The School of International Politics and Economics at UCASS is a key national institution for cultivating specialized talents in international studies, regional and country-specific research, and foreign-related practical work. The school offers doctoral and master’s programs in Area and Country Studies, International Relations, International Politics, and World Economy; a professional master’s program in International Practice; as well as undergraduate programs in International Affairs and International Relations.
The School integrates the academic resources and faculty expertise of the Institute of World Economics and Politics, the Institute of Russian, Eastern European, and Central Asian Studies, the Institute of European Studies, the Institute of West Asian and African Studies, the Institute of Latin American Studies, the Institute of Asia-Pacific and Global Strategy, the Institute of American Studies, and the Institute of Japanese Studies—all under the International Studies Division of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. This provides a concentration of distinguished scholars and teaching resources.
The school also possesses extensive international education and academic exchange resources. It has established cooperative partnerships with over 60 overseas universities and research institutions, including Stanford University (USA), Heidelberg University (Germany), Russian Academy of Sciences, University of Tokyo (Japan), Geneva Graduate Institute (Switzerland), the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW), and the Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa. In addition, it maintains active academic collaborations with international organizations such as the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.
The school has a strong track record of research output, consistently producing cutting-edge work with broad academic, policy, and societal impact. Its co-established research institutes host 13 core academic journals or above, including World Economics and Politics, Contemporary Asia Pacific Studies, American Studies, and European Studies.
Renmin University of China, School of Smart Governance
The School of Smart Governance at Renmin University of China was established in September 2023 in Suzhou. It was founded to implement the guiding principles of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important speech during his visit to the University, as well as the strategic decisions of the University’s 15th Party Congress. The school is dedicated to advancing the integration of “New Humanities” and “New Engineering” disciplines, creating an innovative educational model in China.
The school is committed to advancing discipline development, talent cultivation, scientific research, think tank services, and international cooperation in the field of smart governance. It seeks to build an independent Chinese knowledge system for the digital-intelligence era, contribute to the modernization of China’s governance system and capacity, and provide Chinese perspectives and solutions to global smart governance.
Located in the Yangtze River Delta, a core region of China’s national integration strategy, the school draws on Suzhou’s rich cultural heritage and dynamic innovation ecosystem. Upholding an open and pragmatic educational philosophy, it collaborates closely with the Suzhou Institute for Artificial Intelligence (Suzhou AI Lab) to establish an integrated training system for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs.
The school has pioneered several firsts nationwide: the first doctoral and master’s programs in “Smart Governance,” the first professional degree program in “Artificial Intelligence and Smart Governance,” and the first undergraduate major in the same field. It also offers graduate programs in Digital Economy, FinTech, and Electronic Information. By promoting reforms in education and adopting “scenario-based, project-oriented, and team-driven” teaching models, the school aims to cultivate versatile, high-level governance talents with international vision, strong commitment to China, a balance of humanistic and technological literacy, practical experience, and innovative capacity.
Shenzhen Finance Institute (SFI)
In response to the global demand for a research and exchange platform that combines international vision with Chinese insights, and to address the opportunities and challenges arising from profound changes in the world’s financial and economic landscape, the Shenzhen Finance Institute (SFI) is a high-level educational research institution established with the support of the Shenzhen Municipal Committee and Government, leveraging resources from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen. The Institute is dedicated to becoming a globally influential hub for cultivating top financial and economic talents, an international platform for high-level research and academic exchange, and a leading think tank for policy advisory.
Relying on CUHK-Shenzhen’s academic strengths, SFI offers degree programs in economics, finance, and management to nurture innovative and outstanding talents. It has established 10 specialized research centers focusing on frontier issues in economics and finance, while also undertaking government-sponsored research projects to fulfill its role as a financial think tank.
SFI regularly organizes international academic conferences and co-founded the platform VoxChina.org, which brings together global scholars to discuss key issues in China’s economy and foster cross-border academic exchange. It also collaborates with leading financial institutions, hosting high-profile lectures and seminars with renowned scholars and industry experts to promote knowledge sharing, industry advancement, and social development.
Federation of International Financial Centers and International Innovation Centers (Federation of IFC & IIC)
The Federation of IFC & IIC is a new international organization and multilateral investment and financing platform dedicated to enhancing global investment efficiency and facilitating market-oriented, professional matching of multilateral investment and financing opportunities.
The Federation works in close collaboration with leading international financial centers and innovation hubs across Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific. It maintains strong engagement with governments, regulatory authorities, financial institutions, and innovation entities in these centers, and takes the lead in initiating and delivering major innovative investment and financing projects.
Together with partner institutes, the Federation has launched several flagship international financial exchange platforms, including FINOVATURE, the Global Sovereign Wealth Fund Forum, and the Global Innovation Investment Forum (featuring the China-Europe Innovation Investment Conference and the China-Gulf Innovation Investment Conference).
Chengdu Finance Week, as a professional innovation empowerment platform and a new model of international cooperation, Chengdu Finance Week is dedicated to supporting the development of Chengdu as the Western China Financial Center, advancing the city’s financial openness, and facilitating the global expansion of industry–finance integration. With its distinctive international and innovative orientation, the initiative encompasses multiple dimensions, including alignment with national strategies, investment and financing services, platform building, institutional development, research and analysis, conferences and forums, international initiatives, and social responsibility programs.
The inaugural Chengdu Finance Week was launched in November 2023, marking the first financial openness and cooperation platform in Western China—and nationwide—named after a “Finance Week.” The second Chengdu Finance Week officially commenced in July 2025, continuing to highlight internationalization and innovation. It focuses on two major themes: international investment promotion and global industry–finance integration. Centered on Chengdu’s strategic vision of building a Western China Economic Center, a Western China Science and Technology Innovation Center, a Western China Hub for International Exchanges, and a National Advanced Manufacturing Base, as well as advancing the “Liyuan Manyuan” initiative, the program features high-level meetings, corporate and industrial park visits, roadshow matchmaking, closed-door discussions, cooperation signings, and outcome releases.
