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  • Launch of CapitaLand REIT sign of further opening-up

    Launch of CapitaLand REIT sign of further opening-up

    October 10, 2025

    China's first foreign-invested consumer real estate investment trust (REIT) made a solid debut on the Shanghai Stock Exchange recently.

  • Global body of finance professionals announces special award program in China

    Global body of finance professionals announces special award program in China

    September 28, 2025

    The Million Dollar Round Table, a global association of financial service professionals, will launch a special award program in China in 2027.

  • STAR shines for innovative companies

    STAR shines for innovative companies

    August 11, 2025

    The inclusiveness of the mechanism of the STAR Market has provided a better financing environment for quality but unprofitable "hard technology" companies.

  • Shanghai enhances efforts for business-friendly environment

    Shanghai enhances efforts for business-friendly environment

    May 12, 2025

    Shanghai's continued efforts to create an amiable business environment will boost economic vibrancy and elevate market confidence, translating into growth momentum necessary to confront the headwinds in the global economy.

  • China's first commercially registered mediation organization opens in Shanghai

    China's first commercially registered mediation organization opens in Shanghai

    May 07, 2025

    This development marks a significant milestone in China's efforts to reform its commercial mediation system, adhering to a pilot reform task.

  • Shanghai attracts more foreign financial firms

    March 31, 2025

    A new Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Shanghai municipal government and the City of London Corp on March 20, is the latest example. The MoU, valid until 2028, continues the financial cooperation.

  • Pudong New Area launches Lujiazui Finance Salon

    Pudong New Area launches Lujiazui Finance Salon

    March 04, 2025

    Shanghai's Pudong New Area recently established the Lujiazui Finance Salon, a high-end platform for exchanges and cooperation within the finance sector.

  • China promotes high-level financial opening-up

    November 11, 2024

    The People's Bank of China, the country's central bank, conferred with foreign financial institutions on Nov 6, vowing to further optimize the business environment and promote high-level financial opening-up.

  • Policy | Shanghai unveils 22 financial measures to support talent innovation and entrepreneurship

    Policy | Shanghai unveils 22 financial measures to support talent innovation and entrepreneurship

    September 25, 2024

    Shanghai released its Several Measures on Financial Support for Talent Innovation and Entrepreneurship on Sept 20.

  • Shanghai: Strengthening its role as a global financial hub

    Shanghai: Strengthening its role as a global financial hub

    September 20, 2024

    The legislature of Shanghai passed revised regulations on August 22 to further advance the city as an international financial center.