On the morning of December 19, the ceremony for the establishment of “HSBC Finance Research Institute” of Peking University (HRC) was held in Beijing Marriot Hotel. As a part of the ceremony, the first activity of “HSBC Finance Research Institute”, namely a forum on “Opportunities and Challenges for Chinese Economy in Global Financial Crisis” was also held. People attended this big ceremony were Mr. Siwei Cheng, former vice chairman of NPC Standing Committee, Mr. Yongtu Long, General Secretary of Boao Forum for Asia, Mr. Gang Yi, vice president of PBC, Mr. Fuze Weng, Chairman and CEO of HSBC Limited (China), Mr. Zhipan Wu, vice secretary of Standing Committee of Peking University, Professor Wen Hai, vice president of Peking University and director of HSBC Finance Research Center, and Professor Gang Fan of HSBC School of Business. Professor Gang Fan made a speech on financial crisis and economy in China on the forum.

The influence of the global financial crisis has been spreading to almost all areas in society significantly. While maintaining confidence about Chinese economic development, the reform in financial system, supervision over financial markets, and making of financial policies shall be strengthened. Under such international and domestic environment, Peking University HSBC School of Business was founded by a group of people who believe that it is the mission of economist and scholars to carry researches on addressing the critical economic issues in China and the world.

HSBC Finance Research Institute emphasizes research on financial strategy. It provides a high performance communication platform between Peking University, the Chinese government, other research institutes, and financial organizations. It aims to become a top research institute in China and also globally influential.

Address by Professor Wen Hai, Vice-president of Peking University and Director of HFRI

Address by Mr. Siwei Cheng, Former Vice-chairman of NPC Standing Committee

Address by Mr. Fuze Weng, Chairman and CEO of HSBC Limited (China)

 Address by Mr. Yongtu Long, General Secretary of Boao Forum for Asia

Address by Mr. Gang Yi, vice president of PBC

Speech by Professor Gang Fan of HSBC School of Business, Peking University