Shenzhen, Nov. 19 (Reporter) – The 19th Shenzhen International Finance Expo (hereinafter referred to as the “Finance Expo”) officially opened at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center on November 19, with a three-day schedule running until November 21. Centered on the theme “New Heights of Industrial Finance, Sci-Tech Innovation Empowers the Future”, this year’s expo has attracted 288 financial institutions worldwide, and for the first time, it concurrently hosts the 2025 FinTech Conference, becoming a key platform for showcasing cutting-edge financial trends and promoting industry cooperation in the Greater Bay Area.
Expo overview: A key platform for global financial exchange
As a landmark financial event in South China, the expo focuses on the deep integration of industrial finance and scientific and technological innovation. A highlight of this year’s event is the concentrated release of new policies and products in key areas such as fintech and cross-border finance. Among them, the “Action Plan for Shenzhen-Hong Kong Joint Construction of a Global FinTech Center” has attracted widespread attention from the industry. This document clarifies the cooperation direction between the two cities in fintech talent training, technological research and development, and regulatory coordination, providing a clear policy guide for investors and enterprises looking to tap into the Greater Bay Area’s financial market.
Beyond serving as an investment barometer, the expo also acts as a bridge for talent docking. With the rapid development of fintech and asset management sectors, the demand for professional talents in related fields has surged. Participating institutions cover a wide range of entities, including leading tech-finance enterprises such as JD Finance and WeBank, as well as traditional financial institutions actively transforming into digitalization. These participants have joined hands to promote the expansion of talent programs such as the “Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Macao FinTech Practitioner” certification, which is expected to ease the talent shortage in the regional fintech industry and create more high-quality job opportunities for professionals.
Market focus: Three core sectors taking center stage
From the perspective of market trends, three sectors have become the core focuses of the expo. First, fintech remains a “star track”, with technologies such as artificial intelligence-driven risk control, blockchain-based cross-border payment, and intelligent asset management solutions being displayed intensively, reflecting the industry’s focus on technological empowerment. Second, cross-border finance has gained momentum amid the deepening opening-up of the Greater Bay Area; exhibitors have launched a series of products tailored for cross-border trade settlement and cross-border investment and financing, aiming to facilitate the free flow of capital between the region and the global market. Third, asset management services are moving towards refinement, with institutions showcasing personalized wealth management plans for different customer groups, adapting to the diversified investment needs of residents.
Industry insiders pointed out that the 19th Shenzhen International Finance Expo not only demonstrates the innovative achievements of the financial industry but also provides a communication platform for resolving pain points in industrial development. Against the backdrop of the global economic recovery and the accelerated construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the expo is expected to further stimulate the vitality of the regional financial market and inject new impetus into the integration of finance, industry, and sci-tech innovation.