The Dishui Lake Research Institute of Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE) established its board of directors recently, moving from the preparatory stage into substantive operation.

The launch ceremony of the Dishui Lake Research Institute's board of directors. [Photo/Shanghai Observer]

Evolving from the Dishui Lake Think Tank, the institute was officially renamed in April. It now works alongside SUFE's Dishui Lake Advanced Finance Institute to create greater synergy in financial research and education.

With a focus on sci-tech finance, offshore finance, and corporate global expansion, the institute seeks to become a high-level financial think tank that contributes fresh thinking to China's financial opening-up and fosters cross-sector collaboration among government, business, academia, and research sectors.

Forty-one financial institutions, industry groups, and organizations have joined the institute's board of directors. Together, they will conduct joint research on major issues of concern to government, regulators and the financial sector. 

Meanwhile, the research institute plans to develop a series of products, including a sci-tech finance index, an offshore finance white paper, and a guide to help companies expand overseas. It will also foster regular dialogue and exchange through the Dishui Lake Finance Salon, ensuring that its research responds to market needs and is grounded in practice.