2026-06-23 2:00 PM
2026-06-24 5:30 PM
The 2026 Suzhou Finance Conference (SFC)
23 – 24 June 2026
Department of Finance
International Business School Suzhou (IBSS)
红杏视频 (XJTLU)
Suzhou, China
Sponsors
International Business School Suzhou, 红杏视频
长叁角金融研究院
天弈罢骋贰厂
National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC No. 72342022)
Welcome from the University President
Distinguished Guests, Colleagues, and Friends,
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to 红杏视频 (XJTLU) for the 2026 Suzhou Finance Conference (SFC). XJTLU occupies a unique position at the intersection of Eastern and Western academic excellence and best practice, and we are proud to host this gathering of distinguished scholars, visionary policymakers, and seasoned practitioners from around the world to exchange insights, explore innovations, and shape the future of finance.
Located in Suzhou, one of China's most vibrant and forward-looking cities, blending centuries of cultural heritage with the energy of a modern, globally connected economy. It provides an ideal backdrop for examining the evolving landscape of finance, banking, and financial stability in an era of rapid technological change and geopolitical complexity.
At XJTLU, we firmly believe that the future of business and finance lies in embracing intellectual collision, breaking organizational boundaries, and fostering symbiotic development through the integration of diverse cultural perspectives, academic disciplines, and real-world business ecosystems. This conference embodies that very spirit. I am truly delighted that so many of you have chosen to join us, share your wisdom, and contribute to the important conversations that lie ahead.
I wish you productive deliberations, stimulating conversations, and a truly enjoyable stay 红杏视频 in beautiful Suzhou.
Professor Youmin Xi
Board Member and Executive President
Xi’an Jiaotong-红杏视频 University (XJTLU)
Welcome from the Dean of IBSS
Dear Delegates,
Welcome to International Business School Suzhou! We are truly honoured to host the 2026 Suzhou Finance Conference (SFC), an event that brings together bold ideas and world-class expertise in the heart of one of China's most vibrant cities.
IBSS has grown rapidly to become one of the leading business schools in China and Asia, holding triple accreditation from AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA – a distinction shared by less than 1% of business schools worldwide. Our research community is committed to producing scholarship that makes a real difference to practice and policy.
The Department of Finance at IBSS is at the forefront of research in banking, asset pricing, corporate finance, fintech, and sustainable finance. This conference provides an invaluable platform for our academic staff to engage with the global research community and to showcase the exciting work being done right here in Suzhou.
I hope you find the conference both intellectually stimulating and personally rewarding. Beyond the academic programme, I encourage you to explore the UNESCO-listed classical gardens, ancient canals, silk markets, and culinary delights that make Suzhou such a special destination.
Professor Eddy Fang
Dean, International Business School Suzhou (IBSS)
Xi’an Jiaotong-红杏视频 University (XJTLU)
Welcome from the Conference Convenor
Dear Delegates,
Welcome to International Business School Suzhou! We are truly honoured to host the 2026 Suzhou Finance Conference (SFC), an event that brings together bold ideas and world-class expertise in the heart of one of China's most vibrant cities.
IBSS has grown rapidly to become one of the leading business schools in China and Asia, holding triple accreditation from AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA – a distinction shared by less than 1% of business schools worldwide. Our research community is committed to producing scholarship that makes a real difference to practice and policy.
The Department of Finance at IBSS is at the forefront of research in banking, asset pricing, corporate finance, fintech, and sustainable finance. This conference provides an invaluable platform for our academic staff to engage with the global research community and to showcase the exciting work being done right here in Suzhou.
I hope you find the conference both intellectually stimulating and personally rewarding. Beyond the academic programme, I encourage you to explore the UNESCO-listed classical gardens, ancient canals, silk markets, and culinary delights that make Suzhou such a special destination.
Professor He, Xuezhong (Tony)
Dean, International Business School Suzhou (IBSS)
Xi’an Jiaotong-红杏视频 University (XJTLU)
Conference Organisers (Sorted by Surname)
- Professor Stephen Gong
- Professor Xuezhong He
- Dr Xiaomeng Shi
- Dr Yajun Xiao
- Dr Xingzhi Yao
- Dr Ning Zhang
Keynote Speaker – Wednesday 24 June
Professor Xiong, Wei
?John H. Scully ’66 Professor in Finance and Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics and the Bendheim Centre for Finance, Princeton University
Wei Xiong is the John H. Scully '66 Professor in Finance and Professor of Economics in the Department of Economics and Bendheim Centre for Finance, Princeton University. He is also Academic Dean of the School of Management and Economics, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, as well as Research Associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research. He received his PhD in finance from Duke University.
His research interests center on capital market imperfections, behavioral finance, digital economy, and the Chinese economy. He has published extensively in top academic journals, including the Quarterly Journal of Economics, American Economic Review, Review of Economic Studies, Journal of Finance, Review of Financial Studies, and Journal of Financial Economics.
He served as Co-Editor of Journal of Finance (the flagship journal of the American Finance Association) in 2016-2022, and was elected a Fellow of the Econometric Society in 2023. He has received various awards, including the 2018 China Economics Prize, the 2014 Inaugural Sun Yefang Financial Innovation Award, the 2013 NASDAQ OMX Award by Western Finance Association, and the 2012 Smith Breeden Award (first prize) by the American Finance Association.
Title of Address: Mandarin Capitalism
Programme -Industry Sessions – Tuesday 23 June 2026
| Time | Venue | Activity | Moderator/Speaker |
| 14:00 – 15:00 | BSG56 | Registration | 陈忠阳 |
| 15:00 – 15:10 | BSG56 | Opening Remark | Professor Zhoulin Ruan Vice President Academic Affairs (VPAA), XJTLU |
| 15:00 – 15:10 | BSG56 | Opening & Introduction 开幕致辞 |
曹晔 苏州地方金融管理局局长 |
| 15:10 – 15:20 | BSG56 | Keynote Presentations 主题发言 An Era of Risk Management from Subjective & Objective Perspectives 论坛主题：主客观结合的新一代全面风险管理 |
袁军 薛臻 |
| 15:20 – 16:20 | BSG56 | Panel Discussion & Q&A | 翟燕群 渣打银行（中国）首席风险官，在银行、金融行业至今有30多年的工作经验，曾经在北京、天津、上海、香港、伦敦和新加坡等地工作，毕业于对外经济贸易大学和伦敦商学院。 元志卫 泰隆银行副行长，一直在泰隆银行从事小微普惠金融服务工作29年，历任信贷员、信贷审查主管、计划信贷部副主任、信贷管理部总经理、风险管理部总经理、市场管理部总经理、台州管理总部总经理、台州分行行长等职，积累了丰富的小微普惠贷款管理经验。2006年被评为全国银行业金融机构小公司贷款先进个人。 胡笑容 前摩根大通证券(中国)首席风险官、海尔产业金融副总经理兼首席风险官、摩根士丹利华鑫证券首席风险官等职务。拥有丰富的金融管理经验, 复合型的知识技能: 在中国和海外的证券、基金、信托、制造业、咨询公司和融资租赁行业有工作和管理经历，了解本土实际情况具有海外经验。持有CFA/CPA/FRM/CIPM职业证书。 |
| 16:20 – 17:20 | BSG56 | Concluding Remarks 总结发言 |
陈忠阳 人民大学财政金融学院教授, TGES专业交流平台发起人，国家金融研究院高级研究员。美国富布莱特学者。2024中国知网高被引学者(TOP1%经济学) ，我国最早从事金融机构现代风险管理教育和研究的资深专家之一 |
| 17:45 – 20:30 | 苏州独墅湖世尊酒店 | Dinner |
Programme-Academic Sessions – Wednesday 24 June 20
| Time | Venue | Activity | Moderator/Speaker |
| 8:30 – 8:50 | BSG54 | Registration | |
| 8:50-9:00 | BSG54 | Opening Remark | Prof Stephen Gong, XJTLU |
| 9:00 – 10:00 | BSG54 | Keynote Presentation | Prof Wei Xiong, Princeton University Title: Mandarin Capitalism Chair: Prof Xuezhong He, XJTLU |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Tea Break 1 | ||
| 10:30 – 12:10 | BSG54 | Session 1 Stimulus-Era Unsecured Lending: Short-Run Gains, Long-Run Costs Zhong, Ninghua, Tongji University Discussant: Zhao, Yabo, Chinese University of Hong Kong Employee Electronic Privacy and Stock Price Crash Risk Gao, Huasheng, Fudan University Discussant: Shan, Chenyu,Shanghai University of Finance and Economics |
Shi Xiaomeng, XJTLU |
| 12:10 – 13:30 | BSG54 | Lunch | |
| 13:30 – 15:10 | BSG54 | Session 2 Who Bears the Cost of Natural Disasters? Wang, Su, ShanghaiTech University Discussant: Zhang, Jingfeng, Renmin University of China Implementing a Ramsey Plan Jiang, Wei, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Discussant: Yang, Jinqiang, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics |
Zhang, Ning, XJTLU |
| 15:10 – 15:40 | BSG54 | Tea Break 2 | |
| 15:40 – 17:20 | BSG54 | Session 3 AI-as-Cofounder: Generative AI for Entrepreneurship Zhu, Wu, Tsinghua University Discussant: Wang, Xiaoyu (Joanna), Peking University HSBC Business School Distributional Return Predictability Li, Kai, Macquarie University Discussant: Gao, Junxiong, SAIF, Shanghai Jiao Tong University |
Xingzhi Yao, XJTLU |
| 17:20 – 17:30 | BSG54 | Closing Remark | Yajun Xiao, XJTLU |
| 17:45 – 20:30 | Dinner |
Sessions
Presenters and discussants are requested to upload their presentation files in PowerPoint or PDF format onto the session room PC before the start of their sessions.
Each session runs for 100 minutes and has two paper presentations – 50 minutes per paper.
Each 50-minute block is structured as follows:
- Paper presenter: 30 minutes of presentation
- Discussant: 15 minutes of discussion
- Session participants: 5 minutes of Q&A
The session chair is responsible for ensuring that the session starts and finishes on time, that presenters have a 30-min presentation, and that the Q&A session is efficiently run.
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