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Dr. Jason Wei Chenyang
Associate Dean
Tsinghua Institute of Fintech Research
Dr. Chenyang Wei is Associate Dean of Tsinghua Institute of FinTech Research. At Tsinghua PBC School of Finance (PBCSF), he serves as Director of the China Insurance and Pension Research Center and Secretary General of Tsinghua PBCSF Global Forum of Real Estate Finance. His research and teaching interests cover Fintech and digital transformation, insurance and pension, real estate finance and ESG, etc.
He is former General Manager (North America) and Chief U.S. Economist of Zenity Holdings, a global industrial investment group. Prior to Zenity, he was Head of Credit Research at American International Group (AIG), reporting to AIG’s Chief Credit Officer with research covering total AUM of $300bn in AIG Investments. Before AIG, he was Senior Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, and earlier Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. He has published on top-tier finance/policy journals in the US and in China as well, including Review of Financial Studies, Economic Policy Review, Tsinghua Financial Review, and International Financial Review.
He is former President and Chairman of Board of The Chinese Finance Association (TCFA), the largest global association of Chinese finance professionals with 6000+ members worldwide. He is also President of the Eastern U.S. Alumni Association of Tsinghua University’s School of Economics and Management.
He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from Stern School of Business at New York University, a M.S. in Economics from University of Texas at Austin, and a B.A. (Finance) from Tsinghua University’s School of Economics and Management.
Speaking at SFF 2026
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4:15–5:30pmThu 19 NovSide ProgrammesBeyond Borders Pavilion (Hall 6)Open
Others
Beyond Borders: Go-Global Pavilion SFF Hall 6 Networking Drinks
About this session
Beyond Borders: Connect with Innovation from Shanghai & Shenzhen
Join us for a networking event at Beyond Borders — A GFTN SEGA Go-Global Pavilion, featuring innovation from Shanghai and Shenzhen.
Who should attend?
FinTech leaders, financial services professionals, bankers, technology teams, entrepreneurs, and anyone curious about the technology coming out of China and how to apply it to their business or services.
Title: Beyond Payments: The Next Chapter of China’s Fintech Evolution
China has been a global leader in digital payments and financial technology, but the next wave of innovation is extending well beyond payments. As the market matures, emerging developments in artificial intelligence, digital wealth management, InsurTech, pension finance, and financial infrastructure are reshaping the financial services landscape.
Drawing on his expertise in financial policy and industry research, Dr. Chenyang Wei will share his perspectives on the next phase of China's fintech evolution, the sectors poised for growth, and what these developments mean for international companies seeking opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and participate in China's financial ecosystem.
1. The Next Growth Frontier: China has led the world in digital payments. As the sector matures, where do you see the next wave of fintech innovation and growth?
2. Emerging Opportunities: Which areas—AI, digital wealth management, InsurTech, pension finance, or financial infrastructure—hold the greatest potential over the next three to five years?
3. International Participation: Where do you see the biggest opportunities for international fintech companies and financial institutions to participate in China's evolving financial ecosystem?
4. Market Entry and Partnerships: What are the key challenges foreign companies face when entering China's fintech market, and what types of local partnerships are most likely to succeed?
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