The 2025 Peking University Global Finance Forum was grandly held at the Capitol Theatre in Singapore, a venue steeped in Nanyang's historical charm, from September 19 to 20. The forum was hosted by the Peking University Alumni Association, sponsored by the Peking University Financial Alumni Federation, Peking University Singapore Alumni Association, and Peking University International Innovation Center, Lin-gang Special Area (PKU-IICSH), and co-organized by Yanyuan Venture Capital, Yanyuan Incubator, Yanyuan Technology Innovation Review, Peking University Entrepreneurship Training Camp, and Sinapse (Singapore).
As the first overseas edition of the "Peking University Global Finance Forum," the event was held concurrently with the 3rd "Nanyang Peking University Alumni" activity. It attracted nearly 400 participants, including Peking University financial alumni, Nanyang Peking University Alumni, and friends of Peking University from the political, business, academic, and financial sectors at home and abroad, who discussed and exchanged ideas around the theme of "Globalization Wave and the AI Era."
On the morning of the 19th , the 2025 Peking University Global Finance Forum officially inaugurated. Fang Fang, Member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee and Vice President of Peking University, delivered a video message , while Zhu Beiqing, Senior Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry of Defence of Singapore, addressed the audience on stage. Ye Jingyi, Deputy Director of the University Council of Peking University and Executive Vice President of the Peking University Alumni Association, attended the opening ceremony. Li Wensheng, Director of the Alumni Office of Peking University and Vice President cum Secretary-General of the Peking University Alumni Association, hosted the opening ceremony.
At the main forum, Hai Wen, Deputy Director of the University Council of Peking University, Founding Dean of Peking University HSBC Business School (PHBS), and Founding Chairman of the Peking University Financial Alumni Federation, first delivered a keynote speech themed "China's Economic Development: Dilemmas and Prospects". Ma Qing, Chief Representative for Asia-Pacific and Head of China Research at the Institute of International Finance (IIF), shared insights on the theme of China's economic globalization. Lu Ting, Chief Economist of Nomura Securities and Vice Chairman of the Peking University Financial Alumni Federation, gave a speech titled "Dividends and Challenges: Reflecting on China's Economy Amid a Bull Market". Lei Ming, Founder of Smart Cornerstone Capital and Honorary Director of the Peking University Artificial Intelligence Innovation Center, closely followed the forum theme and delivered a sharing on "AI and Finance: An Era of Disruptive Transformation". Gong Fangxiong, Chairman of Hengfeng Asset Management Co., Ltd. and Vice Chairman of the Peking University Financial Alumni Federation, shared his "Insights and Reflections on the Transformation from Traditional Finance to New Finance". Gu Qingyang, Associate Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore (NUS), and Director of the Senior Public Administration and Management (SPAM) Program, gave a presentation on the theme of "International Megatrends and Enterprise Internationalization". The main forum was hosted by Peking University alumni Tan Weijie and Lin Zimo.
The forum also set up three parallel thematic forums, which conducted in-depth discussions and exchanges on three topics: "Fintech and Innovation in the AI Era", "Asia-Pacific Real Estate and Wealth Management", and "Integrated Development of Technological Innovation and Industrial Innovation".
At Thematic Forum A "Fintech and Innovation in the AI Era", Bai Shuo, Chief Scientist and Dean of the Research Institute of Hundsun Electronics Co., Ltd., delivered a sharing themed "AI Large Model Financial Application Scenarios: Practices and Insights". Yan Shuicheng, Distinguished Professor of the Department of Computer Science, National University of Singapore, shared with the attendees on "The AGI Path for Research Institutions and SMEs". Liao Kanxi, Partner of Han Kun Law Offices, gave key points on the regulation of the digital currency industry. Cheng Jin, CFO of Canaan Inc., had in-depth exchanges with the participants on the topic of AI and digital currency. Zhong Weiqiang, CEO of Trio AI and former Under Secretary for Innovation and Technology of Hong Kong, shared his views on "The Development of Artificial Intelligence and Smart Cities in the 21st Century".
At the subsequent signing ceremony, the PKU-IICSH signed memorandums of cooperation with Zhidao Yuansheng and Trio AI. Finally, Liu Hailin, Chairman of the National Economic Security Laboratory Group (Shenzhen) and Executive Director of the Peking University Financial Alumni Federation, Yue Jianming, Chairman of the Board of Directors of China Cross-Border Development Group Co., Ltd. and Executive Director of the Peking University Financial Alumni Federation, and Ryan Wu, Head of Private Wealth & Institutional Business at Moomoo SG, respectively delivered roundtable sharings on topics such as the opportunities and challenges that AI will bring to currency, finance and asset management in the digital economy era, smart internet of things, suggestions on universities' investment in AI, and how Peking University can better deepen the integration of AI with various industries. Huang Lin, Co-Founder of Linkodar (Singapore) Group, hosted the thematic forums and roundtable discussions.
Thematic Forum B focused on the discussion of "Asia-Pacific Real Estate and Wealth Management". First, Cheng Tianfu, Dean's Chair Professor of the Department of Real Estate at the National University of Singapore Business School, was invited to explore how Singapore will transform from a Garden City into a "City in Nature" in the future. Cherie Nursalim, Vice Chairman of Giti Group, shared the opportunities in Indonesia. Aylwin Tan (Chen Lihan), Chief Customer Solutions Officer of CapitaLand Investment, delivered a speech themed "Factors underpinning sustainable real estate value". Kong Lingyi, Chief Investment Officer of Shenzhen Venture Capital Real Estate Fund Management Co., Ltd., shared "Shenzhen Venture Capital's real estate investment experience and reflections on overseas investment layout". Chen Gang, Vice President of Bridge Data Centers, interpreted "Data Center Investment & Growth in Southeast Asia" for the guests present.
At the roundtable discussion, Yang Zhenglin, Chief Investment Officer（CIO）for North Asia at DBS Bank, Yuan Shuo, Co-CIO & Managing Partner of Dymon Asia, Su Xiaofan, Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Yarun Investment, Zhou Lin, Partner of Han Kun Law Offices, and Li Cixian, Senior Manager of the Corporate Department at CM1 GROUP, conducted in-depth sharing and exchanges on topics such as global investment layout, Dymon Asia's investment philosophy and strategies, the situation and opportunities in the Hong Kong stock market, the product design of cross-border funds, the structure of Singapore family offices, current market hotspots, and Singapore's unique advantages. Chen Zhen, CEO of Yiming Investment and Executive Director of the Peking University Financial Alumni Federation, hosted the thematic forum and roundtable discussion.
Thematic Forum C focused on the topic of "Integrated Development of Technological Innovation and Industrial Innovation". Yao Weihao, Minister of the Department of Science and Technology Development of Peking University, Dean of the Institute of Industrial Technology, and Director of the Shanghai Lingang Peking University International Science and Technology Innovation Center, shared his practices and reflections on building a sci-tech innovation ecosystem to improve the efficiency of achievement transformation. Kevin Leung (Liang Jihong), Director of Corporate Institution Programs at the NUS, delivered a speech titled "The Deep Tech Incubation Path of the National Graduate Research & Innovation Programme (National GRIP)". Inderjit Singh, Chairman of the WBAF Global Entrepreneurship Committee and Dean of the Tembusu Research Institute, gave a keynote sharing on "Innovate or Stagnate—Winning in the Asian Century". Zeng Bibing, Chairman of the China-Singapore Internet 3.0 Innovation Incubation Center/Xingdi Center, talked with the audience about "Cross-border Incubation Practices in the AI Era". Chen Junqiang, Managing Partner of Yuanhe Green Willow Technology Fund, revealed "Marching into Nanyang—Opportunities and Strategies in the Southeast Asian Market".
At the roundtable discussion, Li Jun, General Manager and Managing Partner of Yanyuan Venture Capital, Fang Jian, Chairman of Guolian Jintou Zhiyuan and Vice Chairman of the Peking University Financial Alumni Federation, and Huang Lin, Founding Partner of SC Venture Capital, discussed issues such as the core pain points and key measures in the current integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation, the commercial potential of university projects, the investment strategies and advantages of state-owned capital, the challenges and opportunities for sci-tech enterprises to go overseas, and successful local practice. They also provided key suggestions for entrepreneurs to better achieve breakthrough development. Huang Tianlu, CEO of Sinapse (Singapore), hosted the thematic forum and roundtable discussion.
Subsequently, the Preferred Project Roadshow of the 1st Yanyuan International Sci-Tech Innovation Competition - Singapore Station was successfully held. Four projects from Singapore participated in the roadshow, including PuzzleLogic (Towards AI Pathological Image Analysis), Kookree (Next-Generation No-Code Video Analysis Technology), Trisafe (New Macromolecular Antibacterial Agents), and RNA Biotechnology (Anti-Scar Products). Qian Meng, Operations Director of Yanyuan Incubator, hosted the roadshow session.
On the evening of the 18th, the guest welcome dinner was successfully held. Cao Zhongming, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Singapore, and Ye Jingyi, Deputy Director of the University Council of Peking University and Executive Vice President of the Peking University Alumni Association, delivered speeches at the dinner respectively. Gao Shanwen, Chairman of the Peking University Financial Alumni Federation, addressed the dinner via video, and Pan Xiyuan, Chairman of Perennial Holdings, gave an online speech. The dinner was hosted by Yu Lan, President of the Peking University Singapore Alumni Association and Partner of Han Kun Law Offices (Singapore), and Wang Yu, Deputy Secretary-General of the Peking University Alumni Association, Executive Director and Secretary-General of the Peking University Financial Alumni Federation, Executive Director of the PKU-IICSH, and Founding Partner of Yanyuan Venture Capital & Yanyuan Incubator.
During the dinner, the 2025 Commemorative Awards of the Peking University Financial Alumni Federation were presented. Hai Wen, Deputy Director of the University Council of Peking University, Founding Dean of Peking University HSBC Business School, and Founding Chairman of the Peking University Financial Alumni Federation, awarded prizes to the Peking University Singapore Financial Alumni Association (Annual Cooperative City Organization), Annual Liaison Officers, Annual Workers, and Annual Members respectively. In the sponsor appreciation session of the Peking University Global Finance Forum and the 3rd "Nanyang Peking University Alumni" activity, President Ye Jingyi, Professor Hai Wen, Director Li Wensheng, and Minister Yao Weihao jointly awarded plaques to express gratitude to the Principal Sponsor Perennial Holdings, as well as Sponsoring Organizations including Yiming Investment, Dade Holdings, China-Singapore Internet 3.0 Innovation Incubation Center/Xingdi Center, CM1 GROUP, Han Kun Law Offices, Guantao Law Offices, Moomoo Singapore, Yarun Investment, Meyzer 360 Group, DBS Bank, Sekisui Nano Technology, Youtu Group, Ningxia Yuanyuan Winery, Moutai House, and O2work.
On the morning of the 20th, the visit and research activities were successfully carried out. Participants visited and researched Perennial Holdings in Singapore's real estate market, Moomoo Singapore (a renowned Singaporean financial institution and enterprise), the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone under Singapore's "+1 Strategy", and took a Singapore City Tour to fully experience the charm of Singapore. Some of the visit sessions were sponsored by alumni Huang Lin, Co-Founder of Linkodar (Singapore) Group.
In December last year, at the Second Meeting of the 10th Council of the Peking University Alumni Association and the 14th Alumni Work Seminar, Gong Qihuang, President of Peking University and Chairman of the Peking University Alumni Association, put forward three expectations to all council members: to be navigators of alumni work, contributors to the development of the alma mater, and the main force in promoting Chinese-style modernization. The joint presentation of this year's "Peking University Global Finance Forum" and "Nanyang Peking University Alumni" activity is an important practice of the active coordination among the Alumni Office of Peking University, the Department of Science and Technology Development, and the council representatives of alumni platforms at home and abroad to thoroughly implement President Gong Qihuang's "three expectations". The construction of the "Yanyuan Sci-Tech Innovation Ecosystem", launched by the Department of Science and Technology Development and the Alumni Association of Peking University in the 2025 Peking University Science and Technology Innovation Year, has also laid an important overseas foundation through this activity.
With the successful holding of this forum, "Peking University financial alumni" have fully demonstrated a good spiritual outlook of seeking truth and pragmatism, striving for excellence on the international stage. As an important platform for communication and cooperation among global "Peking University financial alumni", the forum has become more mature, making a good start for the development of the Peking University Financial Alumni Federation in its second decade. On the other hand, under the guidance of Peking University and the Peking University Alumni Association, local and industry-specific alumni work platforms are continuously deepening their integration with the core businesses of the university in various ways. The alumni work has also developed a new model in actively practicing the purpose of "serving alumni, serving the alma mater, and serving the society".
