The Sino-European Finance Summit 2025 in Frankfurt
The BVI, in cooperation with the Bank of China, hosted the Sino-European Finance Summit in Frankfurt on 19 November 2025. The event convened around 200 participants, including representatives from European and Chinese asset managers, banks, exchanges and authorities. Following the welcome addresses and keynote speech, senior decision-makers from China provided insights into the domestic capital and fund markets. A panel discussion examined the theme: “Best Practices for Foreign Asset Managers in China”. In the afternoon, the focus shifted to the European fund market, culminating in a panel on: “Best Practices for Foreign Asset Managers in Europe”.
Details of the agenda:
Welcome addresses
- Thomas Richter, CEO, BVI
- Mr. CHEN Longjian, Country Head, Bank of China Frankfurt Branch
- Mr. HUANG Yiyang, Consulate General, Chinese Consulate General in Frankfurt
Germany’s Strategy on China
Nicolas Zippelius, Member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Spokesperson and Chair of the CDU/CSU working group in the Committee on Economic Cooperation and Development of The Parliament of the Federal Republic of Germany
Navigating the Chinese Capital Markets: Opportunities for EU Asset Managers
Mr. WANG Bo, Deputy General Manager, Shanghai Stock Exchange
RMB Market Update: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
Mr. JIN Penghui, President, People’s Bank of China Shanghai Head Office
Unlocking China's Bond and Equity Markets: A Guide to Access Schemes
Mr. LI Jianmin, Deputy Head of Global Market Department, Bank of China
The Development and Investment Opportunities of China’s Fund Industry
Ms. BU Min, Deputy Secretary General, Asset Management Association of China
China’s Asset Management Market: Growth through a Practitioner’s Eyes
Carter Shi, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, E Fund Management HK
Empowering EU Asset Managers: Leveraging Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprises in China
- Ms. LI Heng, Senior Counsel, AllBright Law Offices, Shanghai
- Jordan Yang, Senior Partner/Head of London office, AllBright Law Offices
Building Bridges: Best Practices for Foreign Asset Managers in China
- Mr. LI Jianmin, Deputy Head, Global Market Department, Bank of China
- Ms. LI Xiaowei, CIO, Fullgoal Fund
- Matthias Liermann, Chief Country Officer, DWS Investments Germany
- Alexander Prawitz, Country Head Germany, Austria, CEE & Mediterranean, Schroders
- Tobias Pross, CEO, Allianz Global Investors
- Jordan Yang, Senior Partner/Head of London office, AllBright Law Offices
Dynamics of the EU Fund Markets: Trends and Insights
Markus Michel, BVI
Accessing the EU Fund Markets: Legal Framework for Distribution
Marcus Mecklenburg and Jasmine Schimke, BVI
Building Bridges: Best Practices for Foreign Asset Managers in Europe
- Lars Fahnenbrock, Member of the Management Board, HSBC Asset Management Germany
- Magnus Fielko, CEO, Nomura Asset Management Europe
- Fabio Galli, CEO, Assogestioni
- Jimmy He, Managing Director, E Fund Management HK
- Mr. HU Jinming, CEO, Guotai Junan Securities (UK) Limited
- Pat Lardner, CEO, Irish Funds
Journalist Isabelle Körner moderated the programme and panel discussions. AllBright Law Offices supported the event as “Executive Partner”.
The idea for the Sino-European Finance Summit originated with the BVI. Germany, with assets exceeding EUR 4.7 trillion, is Europe’s largest and a highly sophisticated fund market, home to over 600 asset managers from 40 countries. China’s fund market is expanding rapidly, reaching EUR 9 trillion in assets under management. Interest in accessing each other’s markets is growing steadily. The Summit aims at establishing a platform to facilitate future business relationships in both directions.
On the sidelines of the Sino-European Finance Summit, the Asset Management Association of China (AMAC) and the German Investment Funds Association BVI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Both Associations agreed to establish a high-level exchange mechanism, e. g. regular official mutual visits, industry conferences. Furthermore, BVI and AMAC agreed to provide each other with opportunities to participate in industry-related events, facilitate exchanges and cooperation among industry institutions, and co-host thematic events. Both associations agreed to promote information sharing, e. g. to topics such as regulatory and industry development best practices.
Additionally, in cooperation with Bank of China, BVI published a guideline “Investment in China” to foster cross-border investments and distribution of funds as well as the establishment of fund companies in China.
