Financial Center News / 19 August 2024
WAIFC
?? ?? 5 years ago, we published our first opinion by Arnaud de Bresson, the first WAIFC Chairman.
Since its inception, #WAIFC has provided financial center leaders and their communities a platform to exchange best practices and views about the financial industry. Our goal is to analyze the future of international financial centers and promote cooperation in a sector that benefits from new ideas, sustainable finance, technology, and other initiatives to develop a better world.
In the meantime, we have published 46 opinions on our website:
Please enjoy reading them all.
We have just announced the winners of our #Young #Academic #Award 2024: Regean mugume, Bodun Adebayo, and Dr. Tammaro Terracciano. Congratulations!
They will present their papers at our World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC) Annual General Meeting in Tokyo on October 15.
You can find their papers here: https://lnkd.in/eeKZ9Tsc
Again, it was a tough competition, with 52 applications from 22 countries. Our international jury from 12 countries concluded their work a week ago.
For further details about our Young Academic Award, please check here: https://lnkd.in/ejaMx5ZB
If you are a young researcher interested in finance and financial centers and under 35, please consider joining next year. We will publish the call for papers at the end of January or early February.
Abu Dhabi Global Market?(ADGM)
H.E. Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADGM, highlights ADGM's pivotal role in driving Abu Dhabi's economy forward, reflecting its strategic vision and commitment to excellence. ADGM's exceptional performance in H1 2024 positions the UAE as a leading global financial powerhouse.
#ADGM #AhmedJasimAlZaabi #EconomicLeadership #StrategicVision #Excellence #GlobalFinancialCentre #UAE #AbuDhabi #FinancialPowerhouse #H12024 #EconomicGrowth
Astana International Financial Centre?(AIFC)
?? The main topics of AFD 2024 This year, Astana Finance Days 2024 presents three main tracks and sessions within the AIFC Community. In the video below, you'll learn about the current topics featured in this year’s forum.
???? The "Innovation" track focuses on cutting-edge technologies, their impact on the financial sector, and emerging venture funds. Presented by Talgat Amanbayev ??, AIFC Chief Innovation Officer
???? The track "Investments" is about investment strategies, alternative investments, the growth of exchange—traded funds (ETFs), the future of stablecoins and fiat currency. Presented by Zhuldyz Jumadilova, AIX Head of Communications
???? The "Impact" track is about the influence of finance on sustainable development and positive changes in society. Presented by Daniyar Kelbetov, CFA, FRM, AIFC Chief Product Officer
?? Special attention at the forum will be given to the new AIFC Community initiative, which will be the focus of dedicated panel sessions. Zhanna Diyarova, Director of Participant Support & Sales, will discuss the prospects and significance of this initiative.
?? September 5-6
?? Registration – astanafindays.org
Busan Finance Center?(BFC)
Greeting from Busan Finance Center ??
Today, a special 4th BFC concert was held in collaboration with BIFC!
?? Today's performance was particularly special as it was held in commemoration of August 15th, National Liberation Day. Led by the Busan Philharmonic Orchestra, the concert featured violin, viola, cello, double bass, piano, and oboe. The program included Across the Waves, Serenade, Arirang, Arioso, Gabriel's Oboe (Oboe collaboration), You raise me up, Sound of Music Suite, and Beautiful Country (Busan City Choir member?collaboration). Especially memorable was the final performance, where beautiful singing accompanied the instruments, adding an extra touch of emotion to the concert.
? The BFC concerts will continue every Thursday until September 19th, from 12:15 PM to 12:45 PM (KST), with diverse programs.
Casablanca Finance City?(CFC)
Dubai International Financial Centre?(DIFC)
His Excellency Essa Kazim, Governor of #DIFC, highlights the Centre’s unparalleled growth and solidified position as the region's leading global #financial hub. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, DIFC's achievements are contributing significantly to the economy. The Centre remains focused on its Strategy 2030, prioritizing #innovation to drive growth and shape the future of #finance.
Read more: https://lnkd.in/d8Xrgfvy #DIFC20 #DIFCH12024Results
Economic Development Board Mauritius?(EDB)
The Economic Development Board (EDB) is dedicated to fostering a vibrant business environment that attracts both domestic and international investors. We provide tailored support to investors and companies seeking to establish or expand their operations. Our experts are ready to help.
??+230 2033800
EnterpriseNGR
4 Days to Go! The State of Enterprise (SOE) 2024 Report?is four days away. Uncover the trends shaping the future of Nigeria's Financial & Professional?Services (FPS) sector.
#SOEReport2024 #FPSSector #Nigeria #Banking #Economy #FinancialServices #Insurance #AssetManagement #ProfessionalServices #Law #SustainableFinance #CapitalMarkets #Pensions #FinTech #NonInterestBanking
FinanceMalta
FinanceMalta is currently participating in the Vermont Captive Insurance Association (VCIA) Annual Conference in the United States, alongside two of its members, Atlas Insurance and Ganado Advocates. By attending the VCIA conference, FinanceMalta and its members aim to strengthen Malta's position as a leading jurisdiction for captive insurance solutions while exploring new opportunities for collaboration and growth in this specialized market.
Financial Services Authority Oman (FSA)
FSA Announces the details of the capital Market Incentives Program
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) announced the details of the incentive program for the capital market based on His Majesty’s directives to offer a package of incentives that contribute to developing the investment and business environment in the Sultanate of Oman in a way that serves economic development and achieves the goals of Oman Vision 2040.
The move aims to avail the various financing options provided by the capital market for various categories of companies, as the incentive program aims to provide unconventional sources of financing for various economic projects and deepening the capital market by attracting local and foreign investments and using them to finance economic projects, whether by offering new projects and establishing them as public joint stock companies or converting existing institutions and companies into joint-stock companies, which will directly reflect in providing investment opportunities for local and foreign investors, thus expanding the investor base and deepening the liquidity of the stock exchange, in addition to achieving the goal of upgrading the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) to Emerging market.
On the other hand, the program aims to stimulate the role of the capital market in the national economy and enable it to play its desired role as a long-term financing tool for economic projects and provide investment opportunities for local and foreign investors. The program also aims to preserve existing companies and ensure their sustainability and growth by converting them into joint-stock companies that enjoy transparency and disclosure and adopt the best standards of governance and wise management that guarantee their continuance and sustainability.
FinCity.Tokyo
<FinCity.Tokyo(FCT)の会員企業紹介>FCT is Japan's first financial promotion organization, established in April 2019 based on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's "International Financial City: Tokyo" concept. We refer to promotional organizations in the United Kingdom, France, etc. The number of member companies, which was 30 at the time of its establishment, is now more than 50.
We work with member companies to disseminate information in Japan and overseas, attract overseas financial institutions, and make policy recommendations to the national and local governments and industry groups.
If you are interested in FCT membership, please contact us at: https://lnkd.in/gkqJ3_9f
#国際金融都市 #FinCityTokyo </FinCity.Tokyo(FCT)の会員企業紹介>
Frankfurt Main Finance?(FMF)
?? Main Matsuri 2024 – The Japanese Summer Festival in Offenbach am Main
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend full of Japanese culture!
From 16 to 18 August, Büsing Park will once again be transformed into a colorful festival with traditional and modern highlights. ??
Experience unique stage shows, culinary delicacies, and exciting stalls to browse. We are especially looking forward to the Cosplay Contest, which will once again attract numerous creative participants this year.
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With the festival, the City of Offenbach, as a member of Frankfurt Main Finance, underlines the open and international character of the Frankfurt Financial Center.
Future Finance Poland
?? ?? ?? We are starting registration for the next, tenth, Meet-up of our fintech community! We are returning to Warsaw, to the PKO Rotunda, where we will talk about the possibilities and future of APIs.
?? Join us for this exciting event. You can expect in-depth panel discussions on the latest trends in the fintech industry, opportunities to expand your knowledge, and engaging networking sessions.
?? All this on September 12 at 5:00 p.m. – don't forget to book your place in the calendar!
?? Registration: https://lnkd.in/dtYUeHcm
Pawel Widawski, Piotr Brewiński, Kasia Jedlińska, Aneta Girdwoyń (Kmoch), Gabriela Mrozek, Zuzanna Krauzowicz, Anna Malanowska, Katarzyna Multan
Hong Kong Financial Services Development Council?(FSDC)
The panel discussion on "Hong Kong as a Green Finance Hub in the Greater Bay Area," moderated by Dr King Au, FSDC Executive Director, was conducted earlier this month. It highlighted the city's pivotal role in driving innovation and collaboration in the region, as part of a broader theme centered around #Innovation, #Technology, and #SmartFinance in the GBA.
Esteemed panelists Mr Nick Chan, BBS, MH, JP, Ms Tracy Wong Harris, and Ms Serena Mak shared insightful perspectives on leveraging Hong Kong's unique strengths, key government policies to promote green finance, and the potential of carbon trading markets for sustainable development.
The panel also explored the global competition for talent in green finance and fintech. Discussions focused on how Hong Kong can enhance strategies to retain local talent, attract overseas professionals, and leverage Greater Bay Area collaboration to meet labor market needs.
#FSDC #fsdchongkong #IFC #InternationalFinancialCentre #fananceservices #sustainablefinance #greenfinance #talents #GreaterBayArea
Jersey Finance
Jersey Finance ’s summer Funds Focus event, which took place in June, focused on seizing opportunities and credit and equity investing across the real estate landscape.
Our Director of Funds and Corporate, Nicola Le Brocq was joined by keynote speaker, Melinda Knatchbull - Chief Financial Officer, at Sellar, Ben Eaton - Partner of Real Estate Tax at Mayer Brown, Matt McManus - Partner at Ogier, Scott McClure from Gen II and Thomas Lloyd-Jones - Chief Investment Officer at Zenzic Capital.
Read more about these new and emerging opportunities on our website: https://jsy.fi/4cqd0at
Kigali International Financial Centre?(KIFC)
Africa's growing middle class is driving demand for financial services. Back the next wave of FinTech innovators at #InclusivFintechForum.
Register now ?? https://lnkd.in/d3FtF2up
Luxembourg for Finance?(LFF)
Luxembourg’s ICFA - International Climate Finance Accelerator has recently been expanded to include a new initiative, the ISFA - International Social Finance Accelerator. The newly combined initiative aims to support emerging fund managers in both climate and social finance, providing financial backing, coaching, and training. The program seeks to drive sustainable development and social impact, particularly in developing countries, by aligning financial flows with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
More details are available here: bit.ly/3yDrDJE
Paris EUROPLACE
?? SCOR considers #engagement with companies as the main lever to contribute to stopping deforestation practices around the world. Find out more about their strategy and policy to fight deforestation ??
Our full report on the actions initiated by the players in the Paris financial center can be consulted on our website ?? https://lnkd.in/eCw-hHM2 #FinanceDurable
Qatar Financial Centre?(QFC)
Roscoe Banks and Michael Dalby are back to decode the differences between various entity structures and what they really mean. ????
Stay tuned for more insightful legal explainers from our Associate General Counsel and Legal Manager.
Have any topics in mind? Let us know!????
Stuttgart Financial
???? Invitation: Panel discussion "Heat transition - how can financing succeed?" ????
We cordially invite you to the Sustainable Finance Roundtable, where we will deal intensively with the topic "Heat transition - how can financing succeed?". In this event, we will discuss innovative approaches and strategies to create the financial basis for a successful heating transition. Take the opportunity to exchange ideas with leading experts and work together to develop solutions for a sustainable future.
??? Date: September 12, 2024
?? Time: 16:00 - 18:30
?? Location: L-Bank Rotunda
Register by September 3, 2024 via the registration link and be part of this important discussion. https://lnkd.in/e6_Bbn-s
We look forward to seeing you!
#SustainableFinance #W?rmewende #Nachhaltigkeit #Stuttgart #Finanzevent Dr. Philipp Veit Kati Nayeri Mireia Mauri Jan Hendrik Merlin Reichenbacher Paul D?rflinger Sarah Garpiel Nazmie Sabani Prof. Dr. Tobias Popovic Dr. Max Weber
TheCityUK
?? Just one month to go! Our ‘Enabling growth across the UK 2024’ report will be launched on 11 September. Discover how the UK-based financial and related professional services industry drives growth across the UK, along with our policy recommendations for unlocking even greater potential.
For the first time this year’s report will include new data on industry employment by the Combined Authority and the number of financial and related professional services firms in each region.
?? Sign up to our newsletter to receive the report once launched: https://lnkd.in/e_d5NXVU
About me:
Managing Director of the World Alliance of International Financial Centers
Managing Partner of FinTech Consult, a network of FinTech experts in Asia, Europe, and Africa supporting FinTechs in expanding globally
Non-Executive Director of Eastnets, a global provider of compliance and payment solutions for the financial services sector
Expert at the Sino-German Center for Finance and Economics in Frankfurt
Fellow of the Think Tank of the Asian Financial Cooperation Association
Founding Board Member of the International Digital Economies Association
Mentor at Cyberport in Hong Kong, OneEleven in Toronto, the Plug and Play Tech Center, the Accelerator Frankfurt, and 1000 Black Voices
Advisory Board member of a number of FinTech companies
About the WAIFC:
The?World Alliance of International Financial Centers?(WAIFC) is a non-profit association registered in Belgium that represents?26 leading international financial centers globally.
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.