The Shanghai Stock Exchange has formed a partnership with the Federation of Euro-Asian Stock Exchanges to bolster collaboration among Eurasian financial markets through a combined exchange and training program hosted in Shanghai.
This partnership marks the inaugural joint organization of the SSE’s Conference and International Workshop for Stock Exchanges with FEAS, demonstrating an increasing commitment to improve communication and cooperation among regional exchanges and financial institutions.
The recent event, titled the “2026 Conference and International Workshop for Stock Exchanges & Euro-Asian Capital Market Exchange,” attracted over 120 participants. Attendees included senior executives from nearly 30 exchanges across Eurasia, as well as representatives from securities firms, asset management companies, and publicly listed corporations.
Spanning four days, the event was organized collaboratively by the SSE, the Shanghai International Centre for Communication and Cooperation between Exchanges, and FEAS, based in Yerevan, with backing from the Asset Management Association of Shanghai. Discussions centered on the development of capital markets in China, Europe, Southeast Asia, and Central Asia, along with exploring opportunities for closer cooperation across Eurasian markets.
Since its inception in 2019, this conference and workshop have been held six times. This year’s focus was on strengthening cooperation within Eurasian capital markets and drew significant participation from domestic and international exchanges and financial organizations.
During the gathering, SSE experts presented topics including an overview of CSI indices and indexed investment strategies, investor protection and education in the era of social media, developments in ETFs and derivatives markets, and the application of new technologies in stock exchange operations. These sessions highlighted China’s experiences in cultivating its capital markets.
Participants also toured companies representing China’s “new quality productive forces,” a concept emphasizing innovation-driven, high-tech economic growth. This provided firsthand insights into how China’s capital markets are supporting advanced manufacturing and technological advancements.
Additionally, foreign delegates took part in a special exchange session supported by the Asset Management Association of Shanghai. They learned about the evolution of China’s asset management industry and Shanghai’s efforts to position itself as a global hub for asset management.
Established in December 2018, the Shanghai International Centre for Communication and Cooperation between Exchanges aims to support the city’s development as an international financial hub. It promotes the role of China’s capital markets in serving the Belt and Road Initiative, China’s global development strategy, through improved communication, exchanges, and information sharing among international exchanges and related entities.
Founded in 1995, the organization seeks to foster cooperation among Eurasian capital markets. It currently includes 30 members from 29 countries, such as the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange in the United Arab Emirates, the Amman Stock Exchange in Jordan, as well as regional stock exchanges, post-trade institutions, dealer associations, and federations across the region.