The Asia Institute of Art & Finance is an independent higher education institute established in Shanghai, China Pilot Free Trade Zone. Founded by a group of leading experts internationally, AIAF integrates quality academic resources in art, humanities, financial investment and business management at home and abroad. With a mission to build a pioneering interdisciplinary school specializing in the field of art and finance, and business at large with global influence, AIAF is the first officially registered institute of its kind approved by the Shanghai Municipal Government.