The International Institute of Finance is a high-level collaborative innovation platform, a legal entity with independent status. With the mission "Deep Data, Global Perspective," the institute focuses on finance, big data, internationalization, and interdisciplinary studies. It aims to be a world-class hub for finance scholars, a training ground for international financial innovators, an open platform for innovation and entrepreneurship in China's finance sector, and a promoter of industry transformation in finance. 

Located at the core of the Binhu International Financial Back-end Service Base in Hefei, the institute covers an area of 41,500 square meters (approximately 62 acres) and is equipped with facilities for teaching, research, office space, conferences, and incubation. It encompasses five major platforms: basic innovation, education and training, summit forums, innovation and entrepreneurship, and think tanks. Officially operational since September 2019, the Institute plans to become a leading institution in financial education and talent cultivation in China.

The institute prioritizes teaching and research, closely integrates industry, academia, and research, and fosters collaborative and mutually beneficial partnerships. It is committed to create a foundation for research, innovation, and education platforms, while serving the local community by strengthening cooperation with financial institutions and leveraging its advantages in scientific and technological innovation.