LONDON, May 29 (Xinhua) -- China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC) concluded its 2026 London Wealth Management Forum here on Friday, bringing together more than 200 guests to discuss global economic trends, China-Britain economic and financial cooperation and multi-asset allocation.
The two-day forum also gathered more than 20 industry leaders and experts for keynote speeches, dialogues and panel discussions. Under the theme of "Bridging and Transcending," the forum focused on emerging trends and practical approaches in wealth management, as China continues to deepen capital market reform and expand high-level opening-up.
In his welcome remarks, Owen Wu, member of the Executive Committee and deputy president of CICC Wealth Management, said the forum's convening in London reflected a shared commitment to seizing opportunities in China, sharing the dividends of China's development and achieving mutual benefits.
Wu said 2026 marks the first year of China's 15th Five-Year Plan period, during which new industrial drivers are accelerating, capital market reforms are deepening, and the long-term value of Chinese assets is becoming increasingly prominent. He added that the Chinese market is playing a more important role in global investors' wealth allocation.
As one of the first Chinese investment banks to establish a physical presence and deepen operations in Europe, CICC has long served as a facilitator of China-Britain financial ties, Wu said. He noted that the company will continue to use wealth management as a strategic pillar to better support both overseas investment into China and Chinese enterprises' global expansion.
During the forum, Diao Zhihai, head of international business of wealth management at CICC, elaborated on the international application and theoretical foundation of CICC's buyer's advisory wealth management framework.
Drawing an analogy with the compass, an ancient Chinese invention that helped connect civilizations, Diao said the newly introduced COMPASS service concept reflects the integration of Eastern wisdom and global exploration. He said the concept puts clients' needs at the center and seeks to help them build portfolios that combine regional advantages, diversified asset classes and multiple strategies.
CICC said it will continue to serve as a bridge between onshore and offshore capital markets, promote deeper China-Britain cooperation in areas such as digital and green finance and contribute to the global wealth management ecosystem. ■
