Monday, January 8, 2024
Financial Center News #29
🎁 Happy New Year 2024 📲waifc.finance
World Alliance
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)
What have been our key #milestones, #announcements and #achievements during December? Click below to check our @ADGM in a Month: December 2023 edition! Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter, to stay in the know, on all news and updates about ADGM and the ADGM Community ✅
Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC)
Busan Finance Center (BFC)
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)
Join the revolution with #AI, #BigData, and #Cloud driving us into 2024. From '90s digital economies to #DIFC's #FinTech hub, innovation propels us forward. Dive into the collaboration of governments and financial giants, creating sandboxes for ideas to flourish. At DIFC, over 800 companies are shaping the future—powered by AI, Data, and Cloud.
Read this article by Arif Amiri, CEO of @DIFC Authority, on how AI, Big Data and Cloud will drive the future of finance: https://lnkd.in/duApeakt
Economic Development Board Mauritius (EDB)
Mauritius welcomes investment and embraces business❗️ Globally recognized as a safe, stable, and easy environment to conduct business, Mauritius is a great place to invest, work, live, and retire, with a future-ready infrastructure, global connectivity, and world-class talent. 🌐Learn more about our Schemes and Incentives for business opportunities in Mauritius - https://edbmauritius.org/ 📞+230 2023800 | 📨contact@edbmauritius.org
EnterpriseNGR
A Recap of EnterpriseNGR’s Major Achievements in 2023 The year 2023 was eventful and successful for EnterpriseNGR and we are looking forward to leveraging the vista of opportunities created last year in 2024. Below are some of our major achievements of 2023: 1. Fintech Strategy Collaboration: We kicked off the year with a collaboration with TheCityUK, jointly developing a roadmap for the actualization of the Nigeria Fintech Strategy and organizing a workshop to enhance advancements in the fintech space. 2. WAIFC Membership and African Collaboration: In April, we achieved the significant milestone of becoming the first entity in West Africa to attain membership of the World Alliance of International Financial Centres (WAIFC). Currently, we are actively working with Mauritius, Morocco, and Rwanda to spearhead the African Chapter of WAIFC, fostering collaboration among international financial centers in Africa. 3. Global Presence and Board Appointment: October brought the honor of our CEO’s appointment to the Board of WAIFC, and our engagement with the US Market during the WAIFC Annual General Meeting in New York, Chicago, and Boston further strengthened our global relations. 4. Lagos International Financial Centre Council: A groundbreaking partnership with Lagos State resulted in the inauguration of the Lagos International Financial Centre Council on November 3, positioning Lagos as an international financial center and a prime destination for investment. 5. Historic Debut at the Lord Mayor's Show: In November, we made history at the 2023 Lord Mayor's Show in London, highlighting Nigeria's vibrant business ecosystem and fostering bilateral relationships on an international stage. 6. Publication of SOE Report 2023: We proudly launched the second edition of our annual State of the Enterprise (SOE) Report, thanks to the valuable contributions of members like Meristem, Tangerine Africa, Greenwich Merchant Bank, and Templars. Download Report Here: https://lnkd.in/dCmVS2Qg 7. Youth of Enterprise (YOE) Internship Programme: Through our flagship YOE Internship Programme, we empowered 1000 interns across 30+ prestigious companies, addressing youth unemployment and fostering crucial capacity building for the private sector. Application for the Cohort 4 is current open. Apply Here: https://lnkd.in/e6KC4C88 #FPSSector #Financial #ProfessionalServices #Nigeria #EnterpriseNGR
FinanceMalta (FM)
FinanceMalta’s Chief Operations Officer Graziella Grech and Chief Strategy Officer Dr. Bernice Buttigieg were interviewed by TVM news on the 22nd of December 2023, sharing highlights about the London Guildhall event and the Foundation’s strategy. Read the article 👉 https://shorturl.at/ckV04 #FinancialServices #FinTech
Frankfurt Main Finance (FMF)
🌍#Frankfurt earns an impressive 6th place in the new Mercer's 2023 Quality of Living #Survey! Recognized for its outstanding quality of life, Frankfurt is a standout city that seamlessly blends culture, infrastructure and dynamic living. The city's remarkable attributes make it a top choice for expats seeking an exceptional lifestyle.🏙️ Explore the full list of international cities ranked based on their support for international talent and #expats: https://lnkd.in/gkeVX6tv
Jersey Finance (JF)
An Kelles, Director – GCC at Jersey Finance, discusses in Finance Middle East how women are emerging as pillars of strength in key roles within banks, investment firms, and family businesses in the Middle East. This increased participation of women in leadership positions not only paves the way for a transformation in business practices but also unveils extraordinary opportunities for GCC families to reevaluate their strategies. Read her article to learn more about how female leadership is driving competitiveness in the Middle East: https://jsy.fi/48pXBWn
#femaleleadership #MiddleEast #GCC #business #leadership
Luxembourg for Finance (LFF)
In a world where the financial landscape is rapidly transforming, the European financial sector stands at a pivotal juncture. The imperative for forward-thinking strategies is more pressing today than ever and Europe’s role in this shifting paradigm is critical as it endeavours to bolster its position and maintain a competitive edge on the world stage. Join our Focus On Global Competitiveness livestream on January 23rd to explore how firms are navigating this modern financial order, at a time when innovation, policy, and markets are rapidly shifting. Register here: bit.ly/48CPPZ4
#LuxFinance #livestream #finance #innovation #competitiveness #financialservices
Paris EUROPLACE
Qatar Financial Centre (QFC)
Our top #financial headline picks are out for the month of #December! 📰
Don't miss important updates from the worlds of #finance and #innovation via our monthly roundups. 🗓️
#QatarFinancialCentre #FinanceNews #FinancialInsights
TheCityUK
📅 Save the dates for our upcoming 2024 conferences 📅 Get ready for another exceptional year where you can join insightful discussions and connect with industry leaders at our conferences:
Future Skills Conference 2024 In partnership with the Financial Services Skills Commission 📅 Date: Tuesday 5 March 2024 📍 Location: etc. venues Monument, 8 Eastcheap, London, EC3M 1AE
International Conference 2024 📅 Date: Thursday 18 April 2024 📍 Location: etc. venues St Paul's, 200 Aldersgate St, Barbican, London EC1A 4HD
Annual Conference 2024 📅 Date: Thursday 27 June 2024 📍 Location: Queen Elizabeth II Centre, Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3EE
National Conference 2024 📅 Date: Tuesday 26 November 2024 📍 Location: Birmingham
For more details, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/ep7zZdy2
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- Issue Number
- #29
- Published
- Monday, January 8, 2024
- Centers Featured
- 14
- Sections
- 14
In This Issue
- World Alliance
- Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)
- Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC)
- Busan Finance Center (BFC)
- Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)
- Economic Development Board Mauritius (EDB)
- EnterpriseNGR
- FinanceMalta (FM)
- Frankfurt Main Finance (FMF)
- Jersey Finance (JF)
- Luxembourg for Finance (LFF)
- Paris EUROPLACE
- Qatar Financial Centre (QFC)
- TheCityUK
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