The second edition of the Sino-European Financial Forum, co-organized by Bank of China and the German Investment Funds Association (BVI), convened successfully on September 15 at Beijing's Financial Street. More than 270 delegates representing the People's Bank of China, the Beijing Financial Street Service Bureau, the Deutsche Bundesbank, the European Union Delegation to China, along with nearly 90 financial institutions and industry associations, participated in the event.

During the forum, attendees engaged in thorough discussions on topics including cross-border investment access and market practices, capital market infrastructure collaboration, and strategic asset allocation between Europe and China. Chinese speakers examined the interconnection of China-Europe capital markets, the evolving policy direction for broader opening of China's capital markets, and the associated investment prospects, offering recommendations on foreign market entry into China's capital markets and asset deployment strategies.

At the event, Bank of China formally introduced its Service Plan for International Use of the RMB in Europe, underscoring its comprehensive capabilities in addressing European client requirements and advancing the global usage of the Chinese currency. European participants, in turn, exchanged perspectives on cross-border investment infrastructure, entry mechanisms for European capital markets, and asset management methodologies.

In 2025, the inaugural Sino-European Financial Forum was hosted in Frankfurt with strong support from Bank of China. The current edition carried forward the exchange and cooperation framework established at the initial gathering, further promoting mutual understanding, deepening professional discourse, and broadening practical partnerships between the Chinese and European financial sectors. By convening representatives from government bodies, financial regulators, market infrastructure providers, industry associations, and major financial institutions, the forum provided a high-level venue for both regions to share policy directions, market insights, and potential areas of collaboration.

As the most internationally oriented Chinese bank, Bank of China harnesses its worldwide service network, diversified business model, and RMB-related strengths to consistently advance key areas such as cross-border trade, two-way investment, bond issuance, and custody and settlement. These initiatives are designed to effectively support European enterprises investing in China and Chinese firms expanding across Europe. Looking ahead, Bank of China is committed to collaborating with all stakeholders to promote the international adoption of the RMB, alongside deeper coordination in asset management and green finance, thereby contributing greater momentum to elevate China-Europe economic and trade relations to new levels.