On December 6, 2017 "Shanghai Financiers" were unveiled. 15 financial elitists in Shanghai stood out to win the awards. Lyu Houjun, President of GP Capital Co., Ltd. (GP Capital) initiated by Shanghai International Group (SIG) was named one of 2017 "Shanghai Financial Innovators".

As a new symbol in the construction of Shanghai International Financial Center, the selection of 2017 "Shanghai Financiers" was supported by the Shanghai Municipal Financial Service Office, the People's Bank of China Shanghai Office, the China Banking Regulatory Commission Shanghai Office, the China Securities Regulatory Commission Shanghai Office and the China Insurance Regulatory Commission Shanghai Office, and hosted by China Economic Information Service, Xinhua News Agency Information Center, Xinhua News Agency Shanghai Office, China Financial Information Center, xinhuanet.com, Shanghai Securities News, Shanghai Financial Association and China Business Network.

The selection is aimed to reward and motivate the financiers who have made remarkable contributions to Shanghai's financial development and the construction of Shanghai International Financial Center, have made major financial innovation, have industrial influence and cohesion, and have favorable social image. Since starting in 2011, the selection has boosted the social influence and awareness of Shanghai's financial leaders, and made a positive impact on enhancing the soft strength of Shanghai International Financial Center and enriching Shanghai's financial culture.