Sino-European Finance Summit 2026 in Beijing
The Sino-European Finance Summit 2026 was held in Beijing on 15 September 2026, jointly organised by the BVI and the Bank of China. Around 280 participants, including asset managers, banks and exchanges from across China and Europe, attended the event. European speakers included representatives from the Deutsche Bundesbank, the German Chamber of Commerce Abroad, Deutsche Börse, Allianz Global Investors, DWS, Universal Investment, Fidelity, and EFAMA. We extend our thanks to our Executive Sponsor, E Fund, and to our sponsors Allianz Global Investors and DWS for their support.
The programme and photographs can be found below.
The Summit is the only global Sino-European dialogue platform bringing together representatives from the financial industry, regulatory authorities, and policymakers. Its aim is to facilitate financial policy dialogue in both directions. It is organized by the German Investment Funds Association BVI and Bank of China. The Summit is held alternately in Frankfurt and Beijing.
It was successfully launched in Frankfurt in 2025 to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the European Union (see the 2025 review). Since then, it has served as an important forum for strengthening mutual understanding and promoting constructive exchange between the two regions.
The idea for the Sino-European Finance Summit originated with the BVI. Germany, with assets exceeding EUR 5 trillion, is Europe’s largest and a highly sophisticated fund market, home to some 600 asset managers from 40 countries. China’s fund market is expanding rapidly, reaching over EUR 9 trillion in assets under management. Interest in accessing each other’s markets is growing steadily.
Agenda:
8:30
Registration and coffee
9:00
Welcome remarks
- Xueling Huang, Executive Vice President, Bank of China
- Thomas Richter, CEO, German Investment Funds Association BVI
- Wuxing Lu, Director, Beijing Financial Street Services Bureau
9:15
Keynote Speech
Resilience and international cooperation: A European financial markets perspective
Martin Wieland, Permanent Deputy Director General, Markets, Deutsche Bundesbank
9:35
Keynote Speech
Opportunities and Trends in China’s Capital Markets
Shuguang Wang, President, China International Capital Corporation
9:45
Keynote Speech
The Next Chapter of Sino-European Economic Cooperation
Oliver Oehms, Executive Director & Board Member of the German Chamber of Commerce in China - North China
9:55
Keynote Speech
Development Opportunities in China’s Public Fund Industry
Lizhou Lou, Executive Vice President, E Fund Management
10:05
Launch of Bank of China Europe RMB Global Service Solutions
Yunfei Liu, Deputy Head of Transaction Banking and Clearing Department, Bank of China
10:15
Coffee Break
10:30
Investing in China’s Capital Markets: Access Schemes and Market Practice
Moderator: Hongbao Zhang, Deputy Head of Financial Institutions, Bank of China
- Feng Chen, Director of International Cooperation Department, Shenzhen Stock Exchange
- Jian Li, Investment Director (Equity), BOC Investment Management
- Wen Li, Honorary President, Shanghai Asset Management Association
- Leo Shen, Chief Growth Officer, China at Allianz Global Investors
- Min Shi, Deputy General Manager, Galaxy Futures
11:15
Building Bridges Across Capital Markets: Infrastructure and Technology Cooperation for Cross-Border Investment
Moderator: Rudolf Siebel, Managing Director, BVI
- Ming Qian, Executive Board Member, China Europe International Exchange
- Xiaoguang Wu, Head of Clearing Service, Cross-Border Interbank Payments System
- Tony Wang, General Manager, Bond Connect
- Yuna Jingyu Zhu, Head of China Market Development, Deutsche Börse Group
- Guang Zhu, Deputy Head of Issuance and Custody Department, Shanghai Clearing House
12:00
Lunch Break
14:00
Entering Europe’s Fund Markets: Structures and Market Access
Moderator: Yin Fan
- Ferdy He, Director & Chief Representative, Euroclear Bank Beijing Representative Office
- Mathias Heiß, CEO, Universal Investment Germany
- Xiaoning Meng, Director of Investment, Aegon Insurance Asset Management
- Carter Shi, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, E Fund Management (Hong Kong)
- Tanguy van de Werve, Director General, EFAMA
14:45
Europe and China as Investment Destinations: A Strategic Asset Allocation View
Moderator: Yin Fan
- Li Kuang, Deputy General Manager, Bank of China Frankfurt Branch
- Lei Jing, General Manager, Harvest Fund Management
- Matthias Liermann, Chief Country Officer Germany, DWS Investment
- Thomas Schindler, CFO, Allianz Global Investors
- Edmond Tan, General Manager, Fidelity Fund Management (China)
15:30
Coffee Break
16:00
From Overregulation to Simplification: Is Europe dismantling the Rulebook?
Featured address by Thomas Richter
followed by a discussion with Tanguy van de Werve
16:30
Closing
