Financial Center News #20

Interview with the WAIFC Young Academic Award 2023 ]

We are thrilled to announce that Marta Kotlarska has clinched the 1️⃣st place in the prestigious WAIFC Young Academic Award 2023!

In a ceremony that brought together the #WAIFC members from around the globe, Marta stood out with her groundbreaking research titled "Examining the Usefulness of #Blockchain-Based Tokens in Their Ability to Offset Carbon Emissions."

Immediately after the award presentation, Marta Kotlarska graciously dedicated time for an exclusive interview with us, sharing her insights and the potential impact of her work.

Her dedication to exploring innovative solutions for sustainability in finance has earned the recognition of all #WAIFC members and sets a new benchmark for academic excellence.

We are proud to support emerging talents like Marta Kotlarska who are not only shaping the future of finance but are also actively contributing to a more sustainable world.

Congratulations, Marta

📲 Read more about her research: https://lnkd.in/efNcdfFD

Interview with President of Busan Finance Center: New Leadership, New Horizons]

We are delighted to share a recent video interview with Mr Myongho Rhee, our esteemed board member and the newly appointed President of the Busan Finance Center.

Here are some insights:

🔹 Leadership with a vision: Myongho Rhee’s appointment as President of Busan Finance Center marks a significant milestone in our journey towards greater collaboration and innovation in the financial sector. His commitment to transforming BFC into a dynamic, goal-oriented organization is a testament to his visionary leadership, aligning perfectly with our mission at WAIFC.

🔹 Strategic collaborations and engagements: As a founding member of the WAIFC, Busan Finance Center plays a pivotal role in our network. This commitment not only strengthens our alliance but also enriches our collective expertise and efforts.

🔹 Solidarity in advancing WAIFC’s mission: Busan Finance Center deeply appreciated the successful WAIFC Annual General Meeting in New York. This synergy among our members is crucial as we work towards fostering harmony, cooperation, and prosperity among financial centers globally.

📲 https://lnkd.in/ekShb4zZ

Salem Mohammed Al Darei, CEO of #ADGM Authority, along with H.E. Carme Artigas, Spain's Secretary of State, and H.E. Iñigo de Palacio, Ambassador of #Spain, engage in promising discussions on recent AI breakthroughs, regulatory strategies and exciting possibilities for cooperation between ADGM and the Kingdom of Spain.

During the 10th Summit of the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS), President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, announced that the OTS member countries had supported the initiative to designate Astana as the financial centre of the Turkic world.

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🤝 When discussing Kazakhstan's chairmanship in the OTS, the head of state emphasised the importance of expanding interregional trade and investment in the economy. “The Turkic Investment Fund has a unique role in this endeavour. To improve economic relations, it is necessary to establish a market for “green” finance. As you are aware, Kazakhstan has proposed the creation of a Council of Turkic Green Finance. Moreover, the proposal to grant Astana the status of the financial centre of the Turkic world was supported by all parties,” he stated.

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💹 Astana has earned its reputation as one of the leading financial centres in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, as recognized by the Global Financial Centres Index. The AIFC, functioning as a financial hub, plays a pivotal role in attracting investors and supporting businesses, offering a conducive environment for company growth not only in Central Asia but also beyond. Additionally, The Astana Financial Services Authority has established several agreements and memorandums with financial regulators from OTS member countries, including Turkey and Kyrgyzstan, to facilitate information exchange and the supervision and regulation of these organisations' activities.

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#TurkicStates #FinancialHub #AIFC

Immerse yourself in the latest episode of #DIFCUnplugged and unlock valuable insights that will empower you to navigate the ever-evolving financial landscape and grasp the essential priorities for success. 🎙️🎧

Join Salmaan Jaffery, Chief Business Development Officer of #DIFC Authority as he dives into a comprehensive review of financial history with special guest, Lord Mervyn King, former Governor of the Bank of England and now senior advisor to Citi. Watch the full episode via the following link: https://lnkd.in/dAQX9Apr

Interested in exploring tech opportunities and collaboration avenues in Mauritius?

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝟓𝟐 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑

As part of its export promotion strategy, EDB Mauritius will participate in the upcoming Africa Tech festival, which is set to take place in Cape Town, South Africa, from November 14–16, 2023.

We are appreciative of the commitment of Leal Group as our Gold Sponsor, to ensure that our presence at Africa Tech 2023 demonstrates the sectoral business, investment and collaborative opportunities that Mauritius has to offer!

💡 Read more : https://lnkd.in/gWdFCaRx

#edbmauritius #telecommunications #techconference #africantech #techcommunity #AfricaTechFestival

History Beckons as Lagos, EnterpriseNGR Inaugurate LIFC Council

…Takes Open for Business Campaign to the Lord Mayor’s Show

Last Friday, the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu in partnership with EnterpriseNGR, led by its Chairman, Mr Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede inaugurated the Lagos International Financial Centre (LIFC) Council at the State House, Ikeja.

The collaboration is fueled by EnterpriseNGR’s commitment to making Nigeria a premier financial centre in Africa, a charge that aligns with the LASG’s mandate to make Lagos the continent’s preferred destination for investors.

As part of its objectives, the LIFC Council seeks to attract a critical mass of global financial institutions and capital flows to stimulate economic growth, create job opportunities, and contribute to the overall prosperity of the state thereby elevating the global recognition and prestige of Lagos as an international financial centre.

In continuation of EnterpriseNGR’s and Lagos State’s pursuit to projecting Lagos as a prime location for FDI, LASG and EnterpriseNGR will between November 11-15, 2023 step out for Africa in a historic participation in the Lord Mayor’s Show in London - becoming the first African city to feature since the annual show began in the year 1215.

We invite you to follow us as we bring you pictures and posts that showcase EnterpriseNGR's collaboration with Lagos, which is geared towards showcasing Lagos' unique investment and business opportunities to a global stage, at the Lord Mayor's Show.

#LagosOpenForBusiness #LIFCCouncil #EnterpriseNGR_LASG

And that is a wrap for the European Captive Forum 2023 in Luxembourg.

A heartfelt thank you to the five FinanceMalta members who joined our delegation for the #ECF2023: Atlas Insurance, Bee Insurance Management Ltd, Camilleri Preziosi Advocates, Ganado Advocates, and MAMO TCV Advocates.

#FinancialServices

Join us at InsurTech imperative:Tokyo in Singapore on November 16, 2023, to explore the latest trends and innovations in the insurance industry.

https://lnkd.in/g-fkShAV

Date: Thursday 16th Nov

Time: 4pm-7pm (include Networking)

Our speakers and Agenda

■16:35-17:05

<Panel discussion>

How can you enter into Japanese #insurtech #Market?; #casestudies

・Kazy Hata　CEO, justInCaseTechnologies

・Hugh Terry The Digital Insurer　CEO & Founder , TDI

・Stephan Tan　Group Chief Strategy Officer & CEO Insurance Solutions, bolttech

・Moderated by Max Ang　Insurance Technology Research Advisor APAC, Celent

Working together to strengthen the FrankfurtRhineMain financial center

We are delighted that Dr. Bastian Bergerhoff, Mayor of the City of Frankfurt am Main, Dr. Felix Schwenke, Mayor of the City of Offenbach and Adnan Shaikh, Mayor of the City of Eschborn attended this year's General Meeting.

Together with FMF President Gerhard Wiesheu, Managing Director Hubertus Väth and our members, they discussed past successes and future projects in the financial center.

Here's to continued good cooperation!

#FSDC organised an engaging panel session on "Revolutionizing the Future: Paving the Way for Commonplace Blockchain Technologies." in the FinTech Week 2023.

Dr King Au, alongside distinguished speakers including Yip Plato, Vice Chairman at Elion International Investment Limited, Shirley Kwong, Director and Head of GTRF Sales at The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, and Jennifer Tan, Executive Vice President for Strategy Development and Government Affairs at GBA, Ant Group, shared their valuable insights on successful blockchain applications and the challenges within the Financial Services industry.

Together, they shed light on the future of blockchain development, emphasizing the maturity of blockchain technology and the need to introduce more blockchain applications that can be readily adopted in Hong Kong.

#Blockchain #Innovation #Fintech #fintechweek2023 #fsdchk #fsdchongkong

Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB)

Yesterday, we hosted our flagship Gulf region event in Dubai – the Jersey Finance Annual Dubai Conference, this year titled ‘Regulation Risk and Reward: A Balancing Act’.

This annual Gulf region conference featured a fireside chat and panel session led by Allan Wood, Global Head of Business Development, Jersey Finance, with An Kelles and Faizal Bhana from Jersey Finance’s Middle East Regional Hub office in the DIFC.

Guests heard from our first-class lineup of industry experts who provided their insights and perspectives on risk and compliance, and generative AI and its potential impact on the international finance industry.

Thank you to the following panelists for their thoughts, insights and for providing fascinating and thought-provoking discussions:

o Diana Hamade Attorneys at Law, Founder and Managing Partner, Diana Hamade Attorneys at Law

o Andrew Horbury FICA, Managing Director – UAE, Fairway Group

o Nancy Gleason, PhD, Director of the Hilary Ballon Center and Professor of Practice in Political Science at New York University, Abu Dhabi

o Carel van Randwyck, Head of Impact & Partnerships, Themis

#JerseyFinance #Dubai #FamilyBusiness #PrivateWealth #WealthManagement #MiddleEast #JFDubai

This morning, we co-hosted with Katapult Africa, a networking breakfast with various investment professionals, to share KIFC’s value proposition on domiciling private equity and venture capital funds.

Thanks to its expertise in connecting investors, financial institutions and businesses around the world, Luxembourg is a centre of excellence for global finance.

➡️ Learn more on what makes the Grand Duchy a truly international financial centre: https://bit.ly/3MASv0J

#QFC proudly participated in the IILM-QCB Capacity Building Programme for Qatari Banks and Financial Institutions, fostering meaningful dialogue among key stakeholders in #Qatar's #IslamicFinance sector. ☪️🏦

The event delved into the nuances of liquidity management and examined the Islamic financial market's pivotal role in bolstering the domestic capital market.

Yousuf Al-Jaida, QFC’s CEO, delivered a compelling keynote, while Ayman Doukali, Head of Islamic & Structured Finance, contributed valuable insights on the challenges and opportunities shaping the local Islamic capital market. 💬

Great member roundtable this morning with Sacha Sadan, Director of ESG at Financial Conduct Authority, discussing the pivotal role of the financial and related professional services industry in driving ESG and sustainable finance. Thanks to Richard Andrews and KPMG UK for hosting, and to the great contributions of members, including the chair of our Green & Sustainable Finance Group, Anne Marie Verstraeten of BNP Paribas UK.

#sustainability #ESG #sustainablefinance