Financial Openings From China’s Lujiazui Forum

Key Takeaways

• The new policies are designed to advance RMB internationalization, leverage synergies between Shanghai and Hong Kong, and channel capital into high-priority sectors.
• While incremental market access moves, like QFII ETF options and QDII quota expansions, are positive, the current policy environment still favors existing license holders.
• Companies may consider early positioning to explore potential opportunities from China’s evolving financial reforms.