In 2022, with the leadership of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), the support of relevant ministries and commissions of the central government, and the joint efforts of market participants, China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFEX) maintained a stable, orderly, and well-functioning China government bond (CGB) futures market, which played an active role in serving the high-quality development of the bond market and the real economy. To award exemplary performance and promote market development, CFFEX recently organized the appraisal for outstanding institutions and individuals participating in the CGB futures market for the year 2022. After review and selection, 15 institutions received the Outstanding Institution Award, 3 received the Best Progress Award, and 6 received the Medium and Long-term Capital Service Award. In addition, 23 individuals nominated by the award-winning institutions received the Outstanding Trader Award.

With 2023 being the first year to comprehensively implement the guiding principles of the 20th CPC National Congress, CFFEX’s priority for the year is to pursue higher-quality development of the financial futures market. In line with the decision and arrangements of the Central Economic Work Conference, the requirements of the CSRC Annual Work Conference and the principle of “Four Awes” and “One Synergy”, CFFEX will continue to enrich the CGB futures offerings, facilitate participation by banks, insurance companies and other institutions, and guide various types of medium and long-term capital to use CGB futures in risk management. With these efforts, CFFEX aims to comprehensively promote the high-quality development of the CGB futures market, and enhance the capacity of the financial sector to serve the real economy, thus further contributing to a standardized, transparent, open, dynamic and resilient capital market.

Appendix: List of 2022 CFFEX CGB Futures Outstanding Institutions and Individuals

2022 has been a crucial year for the Communist Party of China (CPC) and for China. The 20th CPC National Congress unveiled a grand blueprint for building China into a modern socialist country in all respects. Over the year, with the strong leadership of China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and the support of our members, China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFEX) has taken concrete steps to strengthen itself and build a more robust financial futures market. In particular, CFFEX continued to expand its product lineup, further facilitated risk management functions, and improved the market ecosystem, contributing to the high-quality development of the financial futures market.

To recognize those members that have contributed to safe market operations, bolstered market functioning, enhanced market promotion and improved market structure, CFFEX recently organized the appraisal for 2022 outstanding members. A total of 56 members received the Platinum Award, Gold Award, Risk Management Award, IT Management Award, Progress Award, Market Promotion Award, and Institutional Service Award.

Embarking on a new journey in 2023, CFFEX will join hands with members in following the guidance of the Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. With a deep understanding of the decisive significance of the “Two Establishes”, and to strengthen the commitment to the “Four Consciousnesses”, Four-Sphere Confidence, and the “Two Upholds”, CFFEX will put the directives of the 20th CPC National Congress, the Central Economic Work Conference, and the CSRC Annual Work Conference into action; uphold the CPC’s leadership over the financial futures market as well as the principle of pursuing progress while ensuring stability; maintain objectivity and pragmatism, respect the law of the market, establish holistic views, and insist on bottom-line thinking. In line with the CSRC’s policy of “system building, non-intervention, and zero tolerance” and the principle of “Four Awes” and “One Synergy”, CFFEX will coordinate pandemic control with safe operations and the high-quality development of the financial futures market, to further contribute to a modern capital market with Chinese characteristics.

Appendix: List of 2022 CFFEX Outstanding Members