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January 27, 2026

SAIF Expands International Engagement and Academic Partnerships

SAIF has expanded its global reach and enhanced its international impact in recent years. Moving forward, SAIF will remain open and connected, leveraging global resources to cultivate financial leaders with international vision grounded in Chinese context

January 26, 2026

SAIF Faculty Participate in Launch of IMF Shanghai Center

The International Monetary Fund Shanghai Center officially commenced operations on December 8th, 2025. SAIF professors attended the inauguration ceremony and related academic sessions, including Executive Dean and Chair Professor of Accounting Shijun Chen

January 25, 2026

SAIF Faculty and Doctoral Students Present Research at 2026 ASSA Annual

A delegation from the Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance (SAIF) at Shanghai Jiao Tong University attended the 2026 Allied Social Science Associations (ASSA) Annual Meeting in Philadelphia from January 3rd to 5th. Faculty members and doctoral students

December 29, 2025

SAIF Co-hosts 2025 Macao Financial Technology Innovation Summit

On November 23, the 2025 Macao Financial Technology Innovation Summit was successfully held in Macao. The summit was hosted by Macau University of Science and Technology (M.U.S.T.) and co-hosted by the Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance (SAIF) at Shan

December 28, 2025

SAIF Master of Finance Graduates Achieve Record Employment Success

The Master of Finance (MF) program at the Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance (SAIF) at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) reports outstanding employment outcomes for its 2025 graduating class. The program maintained a 100% employment rate, with the

December 27, 2025

SAIF CEO Program Concludes Productive Indonesia Visit

The Southeast Asia module of the "Leading the Future: SAIF CEO Program" recently concluded a successful study visit. Centered on "Navigating Southeast Asia's Momentum," the program fostered in-depth exchanges on wealth management, industrial policy, and l

December 26, 2025

Saudi Arabia-China FinTech Exchange Event Concludes Successfully

The "Partnering for FinTech Growth: Saudi Arabia - China" salon, which also served as the FinTech exchange session of the Lujiazui Industrial Finance Forum 2025, was successfully held at Expo New Bund. The event was jointly organized by the Expo Administr

November 28, 2025

Diplomat Kishore Mahbubani Speaks at SAIF Distinguished Speaker Series

On November 6, Kishore Mahbubani—Founding Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore, former Singaporean Ambassador to the United Nations, and former President of the UN Security Council—delivered a keynote address at the SAIF Distinguished Speaker Series at the SAIF Greater Hongqiao Center. Under the theme "Navigating Uncertainty: Building a Shared Future Between China and the World," Mahbubani offered insights on the current global landscape and China's evolving role, engaging in substantive exchanges with SAIF faculty, students, and alumni. The event was jointly organized by SAIF and the SAIF Hong Kong Foundation, with special support from CITIC Publishing Group and CITIC Academy. In attendance were Xinan Zhang, Secretary of the CPC SAIF Committee, Tenured Professor of SJTU, and President of the Shanghai Behavioral Science Association; Hong Yan, Chair Professor of Finance, Deputy Dean, and GES Program Academic Director; and Nan Li, Term Associate Professor at SAIF and Deputy Director of the SJTU Institute of Securities & Finance. The event attracted over 400 attendees from diverse sectors. In his opening address, Professor Zhang outlined SAIF's founding mission to advance Shanghai's position as an international financial center and establish global leadership in finance research and education. He noted that amid growing uncertainty, SAIF has intensified its focus on Innovation Finance, Digital Finance, and Sustainable Finance—areas aligned with national financial policy priorities while driving innovation in talent development, research, and industry-academia collaboration. The SAIF Distinguished Speaker Series, he emphasized, serves as a vital platform for fostering dialogue and generating insight during times of global uncertainty. Drawing on decades of diplomatic experience, Mahbubani identified three profound structural shifts reshaping the world order: first, the world is shrinking at a dramatic rate; second, there is a massive shift of power from West to East, particularly in economic terms; and third, we are transitioning from a mono-civilization world to a multi-civilization world. These converging transitions, he argued, lie at the root of contemporary instability. Mahbubani stressed that shared global challenges—from climate change to pandemics—demand renewed commitment to multilateral governance. "Our world is shrinking," he observed. "Over 8 billion people inhabit more than 190 countries, much like passengers sharing one ship. We must safeguard it." While multilateralism is increasingly essential, some Western states, he noted, remain reluctant to relinquish privilege in international institutions. Mahbubani expressed strong support for China's Global Governance Initiative as a timely contribution, urging the international community to collaborate in building a shared future. In a subsequent dialogue, Mahbubani and Professor Yan exchanged views on global governance reform, major-power competition, the rise of regional forces, and the international expansion of Chinese enterprises. On global governance reform, Mahbubani noted growing disconnects between economic weight and institutional influence, underscoring the need for structural reform and sustained dialogue. Regarding regional forces, Mahbubani described ASEAN, with nearly 700 million people, as a "postcard from the future"—a model of peaceful coexistence among diverse cultures and religions, offering lessons for inclusive global governance. For Chinese enterprises expanding abroad, Mahbubani advised deeper local engagement, cultural sensitivity, and active participation in platforms such as the China International Import Expo to foster mutual understanding and achieve win-win outcomes. Mahbubani further encouraged Chinese entrepreneurs and youth to engage globally, witness firsthand China's impact abroad, and consider how to refine the country's narrative on the international stage. In his closing remarks, Professor Yan noted that the dialogue highlighted both the urgency and complexity of global governance reform, offering a strategic framework and practical wisdom for navigating an uncertain world. He emphasized that China should advocate for reforms in the global governance framework with greater openness and inclusiveness, upholding its responsibility as a major nation in building a global community with a shared future.

November 28, 2025

EDHEC Associate Dean Richard Perrin Visits SAIF

On November 4, Richard Perrin, Associate Dean for International Relations at EDHEC Business School, and Sisi Pan, Head of China Operations, visited SAIF. Deputy Dean Hong Yan welcomed the delegation and held discussions on deepening bilateral cooperation.

November 26, 2025

AACSB President and CEO Lily Bi Visits SAIF

On October 27, Lily Bi, President and CEO of The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), led a delegation to the Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance (SAIF) at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. The visit centered on enhancing busines