Jin Liqun is a Chinese banker who has been serving as the president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank since 2016. Previously, he served as secretary general of the AIIB Interim Multilateral Secretariat from 2014 to 2016, chairman of China International Capital Corporation from 2013 to 2014, chairman of the supervisory board of China Investment Corporation from 2008 to 2013, vice president of the Asian Development Bank from 2003 to 2008, and vice minister of finance of China from 1998 to 2003.
Jin during the World Economic Forum 2013
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank and international financial institution that aims to collectively improve economic and social outcomes in Asia. It is the world's second largest multi-lateral development institution. Headquartered in Beijing, China, the bank currently has 109 members, including 14 prospective members from around the world. The breakdown of the 109 members by continents are as follows: 42 in Asia, 26 in Europe, 22 in Africa, 9 in Oceania, 8 in South America, and 2 in North America. The bank started operation after the agreement entered into force on 25 December 2015, after ratifications were received from 10 member states holding a total number of 50% of the initial subscriptions of the Authorized Capital Stock.
Headquarters in Beijing
Name plaque of AIIB at its global headquarters in Beijing