The Annual Conference of Financial Street Forum 2026 concluded recently.

The event showcased a series of achievements in financial innovation. According to the Financial Street Development Report (2026), the financial sector's value added in Xicheng District reached 298.36 billion yuan in 2025, up 8.7 percent year on year, accounting for 47.3 percent of the district's GDP and 34.4 percent of Beijing's total financial sector value added. In addition, the Securities Association of China published the Model Practices for Securities Company Mergers and Acquisitions, while the National Fintech Risk Monitoring Center launched a trusted data space.

A financial sector blueprint for the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030) was also unveiled. The Financial Industry Development Plan of Beijing Municipality for the 15th Five-Year Plan Period sets out a two-step goal: by 2030, a modern financial system matching Beijing's status as the national capital and meeting the needs of building China into a financial powerhouse will be soundly established; by 2035, Beijing's overall strength as the national financial management center will be markedly enhanced. The plan outlines key tasks across eight key areas, including reinforcing support for the functions of the national financial management center, improving the modern financial market system, and deepening reforms at the Beijing Stock Exchange. Simultaneously, the Financial Sector Development Plan of Xicheng District for the 15th Five-Year Plan Period was released, aiming to foster a comprehensive ecosystem around the Beijing Stock Exchange by 2030.

(Source: Beijing Daily)