Financial Center News / 15 April 2024
WAIFC
Eid Mubarak to all Muslims around the world ??
Abu Dhabi Global Market?(ADGM)
We are thrilled to welcome Roland Berger to Abu Dhabi, the Capital of Capital, and to Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) the fastest-growing international financial center in the region. Welcome René Seyger, Hani Tohme, and Santiago Castillo to our thriving community
Astana International Financial Centre?(AIFC)
On the joyful occasion of Eid al-Fitr, the Astana International Financial Centre extends heartfelt congratulations to everyone celebrating. This day, marking the end of Ramadan, embodies generosity, unity, and gratitude. At AIFC, we cherish these values deeply, reflecting them in our commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive community. May this celebration bring peace, happiness, and prosperity to you and your loved ones. Happy Eid al-Fitr Ait from all of us at AIFC!
Busan Finance Center?(BFC)
Thrilled to announce the release of [Focus on Busan 2024] in the collaboration with Z/Yen Group! ??
[Focus On Busan 2024] provides an update on developments in Busan, the Financial Hub as well as Busan Finance Center(BFC). The aim of this publishment is to provide readers with the latest news regarding the current status in Busan’s finance industry and to indicate the potential of Busan as a global financial hub. Let's dive into the heart of Busan and discover what makes this city truly remarkable. #FocusOnBusan2024 #FinancialHub
Special Thanks to Mike Wardle Z/Yen Group Limited
Link: https://lnkd.in/gcj5bC2d
Capital Market Authority Oman (CMA)
Casablanca Finance City?(CFC)
Dubai International Financial Centre?(DIFC)
Join us as Alya Al Zarouni, Chief Operating Officer at #DIFC Authority, guides a captivating conversation with our esteemed guest speaker Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli, the renowned Lord Mayor of the City of London and the #UK’s global ambassador for financial and professional services. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to gain insights from industry leaders!
Available on our channels on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4cIu90d and Spotify: https://bit.ly/3VJ1Mcb #DIFCUnplugged
EDB Mauritius?(EDB)
The 8th session of the Public-Private Joint Committee convened on April 5, 2024, chaired by The Honourable Dr. Renganaden Padayachy, Minister of Finance, Economic Planning, and Development. This collaborative committee was established by the Maurice Stratégie and the Economic Development Board, in conjunction with the Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning, and Development.
In his opening speech, Ken Poonoosamy, Chief Executive Officer of the Economic Development Board, explained that this Public-Private Joint Committee has facilitated several timely and effective government measures across various sectors. The Honourable Renganaden Padayachy concluded the session with remarks, addressing the proposals submitted during the committee deliberations.
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EnterpriseNGR
I've been hosting events for a long time, but this is the first graduation event I'll host over Zoom. It's fascinating how the world is moving. I Hosted the EnterpriseNGR graduation cohort, and I loved it. Congratulations to all the graduates and the team on the fantastic work that they do. Happy holidays, everyone!??
FinanceMalta
Episode 89 of the #FinTalks podcast is now live!
??? In this episode, we have a chat with Jesmar Halliday, Senior Investment Manager, MZ Investment Services about Discretionary Portfolio Management. Join us as we explore insightful perspectives and invaluable expertise in the realm of investment strategies and financial management.
Stream the #podcast now ?? https://lnkd.in/e6ycZpPb #FinancialServices
FinCity.Tokyo
Frankfurt Main Finance?(FMF)
What does it look like behind the gleaming facades of Germany's only real?#Skyline?
??? The?Hessischer Rundfunk?s's brand new documentary series takes a unique behind-the-scenes look at the towers of?#Mainhattan. The three episodes show exclusive insights from bankers and building technicians, security managers and tenants, event managers and real estate agents who work, live and party in the imposing skyscrapers of?#Frankfurt.
1. The fa?ade climbers of the Omniturm
2. The ECB Tower and the Guardians of the Euro
3. New Work and Events at Tower 185
Tonight at 8:15 p.m. you can watch the first episode of the Omniturm on HR.
All links and further information can be found in our blog post: https://brnw.ch/21wIDlM
Future Finance Poland
Today, an exceptional event took place at the iconic #Rotunda PKO BP, hosting a roundtable discussion on "Warsaw on the European Map of Financial Centers: How to Compete and Cooperate Effectively with Other Centers, Strengthening the EU's Strategic Autonomy in Finance." ?
This exceptional gathering, organized jointly with Prof. Marek Belka MEP, brought together prominent figures including Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Affairs (Ministerstwo Cyfryzacji), Krzysztof Gawkowski, as well as the President of the Polish Financial Supervision Authority - Dr hab. Jacek Jastrzebski, prof. UW, Szymon Midera, the CEO of PKO Bank Polski and the CEOs of other major banks, fintech companies, and tech firms. ?
The discussion was rich with insights on the future of the Polish financial center. Notable participants included leaders from Accenture (Karol Mazurek), Alior Bank SA (Grzegorz Olszewski), Allegro (@Jakub Kachlicki), BLIK (@Krzysztof Maciejewski), BNP Paribas (Przemek Gdanski (he/him), Fenige (Marcin Chrusciel, Fundacja Polska Bezgotówkowa (@Joanna Erdman), the Warsaw Stock Exchange (GPW) (Tomasz Bardzi?owski), ING (Brunon Bartkiewicz), Kontomatik (Michal Lukasik), Mastercard (Marta Zycinska, MBA), Ministerstwo Funduszy i Polityki Regionalnej (@Konrad Wojnarowski), Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH) (Monika Grzelak), Bank Pekao S.A. (Leszek Skiba), Rzecznik Finansowy (Ziemowit Bag?ajewski), Grow with Warsaw (Karolina Zdrodowska), Visa (Adrian Kurowski), and Zwi?zek Banków Polskich (Agnieszka Wachnicka). ?
Special thanks go to Marek Myszka, Head of Innovation at PKO BP for the opportunity to organize the event in the Rotunda. Pawel Widawski
Hong Kong Financial Services Development Council?(FSDC)
?? Save the date - Explore the future of philanthropy in Hong Kong ?? ?
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??Join us for the policy dialogue and panel discussion session co-organized by the?#FSDC?and?The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) 香港社會服務聯會 (社聯)?at the S+ Summit cum Expo on May 3, 2024. This event aims to bring together stakeholders from various sectors to discuss local and regional social issues under the Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs) ??.
We will examine emerging trends in?#philanthropy?and?#ImpactInvestment?in the Asia-Pacific region, bringing both?#local?and?#international?insights that shape HK’s philanthropic future.?Plus, we’ll discuss infrastructure & resources, policy measures, and the roles of family offices and impact investors in building?#HK?as a regional philanthropic hub.
??Theme:?“Emerging Trends in Asian Philanthropy and Impact Investing: Opportunities and Challenges”
Date： May 3, 2024 (Friday)
Time：14:20 – 16:00
Venue： Hall 3FG, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wanchai
Register Now ???https://lnkd.in/dff5xS7f
?Policy Dialogue: ?? ?Moderator: ?Mr.?Bernard Charnwut Chan,?Chairperson, The Hong Kong Council of Social Service ?? Speaker:?Prof?Roger King, Founding Director and Senior Advisor, Roger King Center for Asian Family Business and Family Office, HKUST; Board Member, Hong Kong Academy for Wealth Legacy (#HKAWL)
?Panel Discussion: ?? Moderator: ?Ms.?Angel Chia?-?Executive Director, Hong Kong Academy for Wealth Legacy (#HKAWL) Speakers: ?? Mr.?Patrick Brothers?- CEO, HolonIQ ?? Mr. Hong-bo Tan - Deputy CEO, China Foundation Forum ???Ir Prof Alan Lam林曉鋒, JP PhD, MHKIE, MIEEE- CEO, Gravity Capital Partners Company Limited ?? Ms.?Donna Tang?- Executive Manager, Charities (Sports & Institute of Philanthropy), The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Jersey Finance
Online Voting opens today for our 2024 #RisingStars Awards!! We received a huge number of nominations for our 2024 Rising Stars Awards, thank you to all of you that nominated. Our judges worked hard on shortlisting three people for each category; it was such a hard job due to the high standard of nominations we had received. You can view all shortlisted nominees on our website and vote for your Rising Stars of 2024.
Vote now: https://jsy.fi/4at6Aae
Kigali International Financial Centre?(KIFC)
Today marks the 30th commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. We join all Rwandans in honoring the innocent lives lost and comfort those who survived.
Luxembourg for Finance?(LFF)
How does DE&I (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) fit into?the sustainable finance agenda?
Join Silja Baller,?Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the World Economic Forum during?our Sustainable Finance Forum where she’ll explore?the rise of DE&I, as well as examine?how fostering diversity and inclusivity are not just moral but strategic imperatives for companies navigating the complexities of today's global marketplace.
Register here: bit.ly/3Tj672X
Paris EUROPLACE
See you on April 22nd for the IFD Meetings, the new flagship event of our?Institut de la finance durable?branch! Placed under the patronage of the?Ministère de l’économie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté industrielle et numérique, this event will bring together the main actors and decision-makers involved in the success of?#Transitionécologique?in the financial sector.
?? Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty at Bercy
Register now*???https://lnkd.in/etYNYN7Q #RencontresIFD?#FinanceDurable
Qatar Financial Centre?(QFC)
#QFC?was delighted to welcome a high level delegation from Qatar Islamic International Bank for an initial outreach meeting to provide a comprehensive overview of QFC's offerings and position within Qatar's business ecosystem. The delegation from?QIIBOFFICIAL?comprised of the Chairman H.E Shk. Khaled Thani Abdulla Al-Thani, CEO?Dr. Abdulbasit Ahmad A. Al-Shaibei, DCEO Jamal Abdullah Al Jamal and several board members, showcasing the breadth of potential for future collaboration.
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TheCityUK
We held a great roundtable in Manchester with Chris Hayward, Policy Chairman at City of London Corporation, where we discussed the role of the financial and related professional services industry in supporting growth and investment across the North West. Thanks to Mark Beardwood and DLA Piper for hosting. #TheCityUK #financialservices
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About the WAIFC:
The?World Alliance of International Financial Centers?(WAIFC) is a non-profit association registered in Belgium representing?30 leading international financial centers on five continents.
WAIFC members are city governments, associations, and similar institutions developing and promoting their financial centers.
WAIFC facilitates cooperation between its members, the exchange of best practices, and communication with the general public.
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