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  • Shanghai pilots overseas investment with cross-border reinsurance income

    Shanghai pilots overseas investment with cross-border reinsurance income

    November 11, 2026

    Shanghai has allowed eligible domestic insurance institutions to invest overseas using net income generated from cross-border inward reinsurance transactions.

  • LME launches steel futures tied to Shanghai prices

    LME launches steel futures tied to Shanghai prices

    November 10, 2026

    The London Metal Exchange launched a hot-rolled coil futures contract on Oct 27 based on the settlement price of the corresponding futures traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange.

  • China rolls out measures to develop Shanghai into international reinsurance center

    China rolls out measures to develop Shanghai into international reinsurance center

    July 13, 2026

    The National Financial Regulatory Administration along with the Shanghai Municipal People's Government has jointly announced measures to fast-track Shanghai's progress as an international reinsurance hub.

  • Warehouse receipts are reshaping China's commodity trade

    Warehouse receipts are reshaping China's commodity trade

    May 08, 2026

    A Shanghai company has leveraged warehouse receipt registration to drive the comprehensive digitalization of the commodity ecosystem.

  • Shanghai boosts key industries with new fund investments

    Shanghai boosts key industries with new fund investments

    January 28, 2026

    Shanghai's three leading industry funds of funds unveiled the third batch of selected sub-funds on Jan 26, aiming to further strengthen the city's integrated circuit, biomedicine, and artificial intelligence sectors.

  • FX regulator launches green foreign debt pilot in Shanghai

    FX regulator launches green foreign debt pilot in Shanghai

    December 10, 2025

    The State Administration of Foreign Exchange Shanghai branch launched a green foreign debt pilot program to advance green finance and support cross-border funding.

  • China launches one-stop platform to ease foreign access to bond market

    China launches one-stop platform to ease foreign access to bond market

    October 23, 2025

    A new one-stop account opening platform has been launched for overseas investors in China's Interbank Bond Market, with trial operations beginning on Sept 15.

  • International operation center of e-CNY begins work

    International operation center of e-CNY begins work

    September 26, 2025

    The international operation center of the digital yuan, or e-CNY, has officially begun operations, marking China's latest step in providing innovative solutions for cross-border payments.

  • Shanghai's role key as supplier of institutional innovation

    Shanghai's role key as supplier of institutional innovation

    September 23, 2025

    City's international reinsurance exchange, which became operational in December, is the latest success story.

  • China making global mark in fintech

    China making global mark in fintech

    September 23, 2025

    China is taking the lead in global financial technology innovation, and more international collaboration is expected to empower business growth and promote fintech inclusion, experts said in Shanghai.