On behalf of Mr. Philippe Setbon, Chair of AFG, Ms. Delphine de Chaisemartin, Delegate CEO at AFG had the great honor to welcome high-level Chinese guests. In this regard, we deeply thank the very distinguished Ms. Huang Xueling, Executive Vice President, Bank of China, at AFG premises, on 12 June 2026.
AFG and the BoC took the opportunity of the visit of Ms. Huang Xueling to exchange views on recent developments in the Chinese and French capital markets, evolving international investment dynamics, and potential avenues for deeper cooperation between the financial and asset management communities of our two countries.
Key takeways:
· BoC most important Chinese commercial bank and the biggest implantation in the world
· 2/3 of revenues coming from overseas
· A real paradigm shift taking place in the financial markets
· BoC to help creating conditions of integrating French actors in the Chinese financial market
We warmly thank Ms. Anne Macey, Global Head of Public Affairs – Natixis Asset Management, Mr. Anthony Mellor, Deputy Head Joint-Ventures and Partnerships – AMUNDI, on behalf of Simon Janin, Chair of AFG Export Club, Mr. Chao SUN, Director, responsible for operations and relations with China – Eurazeo and Ms. Virginie Buey, Head of International Promotion – AFG, for their active and concrete collaboration.
Our gratitude goes to Xijia Li, Head of Financial Institutions Coverage, Bank of China Paris Branch, who made this meeting possible.
Mr. Bian Jidong, General Manager, Custody Department, Bank of China, Mr. Zhang Hongbao, Deputy General Manager, Financial Institutions Department, Bank of China, Mr. Hu Chong, Senior Manager, Custody Department, Bank of China, Mr. Xiao Lijun, General Manager, Bank of China Paris Branch, Mr. Wang Song Deputy General Manager, Bank of China Paris Branch