https://financial-centers.org/archive/ Weekly insights and news from international financial centers around the world, curated by Dr. Jochen Biedermann. en-us Financial Center News 10080 https://financial-centers.org/issues/168/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/168/ Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Earlier today, we hosted an expert workshop for our members and their communities. Dr. Ashish Kakar, a renowned expert from Singapore, gave a presenta... https://financial-centers.org/issues/167/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/167/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am pleased to see our member, the Hong Kong FSDC, active in New York City to connect US financial leaders and investors with the highly successful H... https://financial-centers.org/issues/166/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/166/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT In exactly one month, the World Alliance “family” will meet in Busan, South Korea, for our Annual General Meeting. We are still working on the final t... https://financial-centers.org/issues/165/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/165/ Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Our World Alliance members NIFC and TRIFIC SEZ signed a framework agreement yesterday to strengthen Kenya's international financial ecosystem and enha... https://financial-centers.org/issues/164/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/164/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT A special shoutout goes to our member, the Bahamas Financial Services Board, for organizing its "Financial Services Day," supporting the general publi... https://financial-centers.org/issues/163/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/163/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT This week, I had the special pleasure of preparing the travel arrangements for the three finalists of our 2026 Young Academic Award. https://financial-centers.org/issues/162/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/162/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT I'm back from a busy week in Vietnam. It's inspiring to see how dedicated all stakeholders are in building new financial centers in emerging markets l... https://financial-centers.org/issues/161/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/161/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT This week, my newsletter goes out slightly later, as I just returned from traveling. Next week, I will be in Da Nang and give a keynote and moderate a... https://financial-centers.org/issues/160/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/160/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT I have just returned from an excellent Point Zero Forum in Zurich, with many discussions about Agentic AI, AI governance, and the future of payments.... https://financial-centers.org/issues/159/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/159/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT The week started for me with the Frankfurt EURO FINANCE Summit 2026, excellently organized – as always – by dfv Euro Finance Group. The main topic was... https://financial-centers.org/issues/158/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/158/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am delighted to see Luxembourg for Finance's collaboration with the Kölner Journalistenschule (Cologne School of Journalism). Financial centers need... https://financial-centers.org/issues/157/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/157/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am delighted that so many of our members are traveling to strengthen the crucial international connectivity of their financial centers. (You can rea... https://financial-centers.org/issues/156/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/156/ Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Earlier today, I presented our work at the World Alliance and various options for measuring and improving the performance of financial centers at an E... https://financial-centers.org/issues/155/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/155/ Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am back from an excellent afme conference on European Financial Integration. I want to highlight the two inspiring speeches of Mário Centeno, the f... https://financial-centers.org/issues/154/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/154/ Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am glad to see close collaboration among African financial centers. The Kigali International Financial Centre, our member, went with a larger delega... https://financial-centers.org/issues/153/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/153/ Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am glad to see excellent news from one of the African leaders in finance. The Lagos International Financial Center is making progress, enjoying unwa... https://financial-centers.org/issues/152/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/152/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am writing this one day earlier than usual, as most of us look forward to a relaxing long May 1st weekend. Most importantly, let me remind all youn... https://financial-centers.org/issues/151/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/151/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT On Tuesday, we published our World Alliance report on AI in Finance, offering a snapshot of how our members are building vibrant AI ecosystems across... https://financial-centers.org/issues/150/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/150/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT I just returned from Tallinn, where our EU Roundtable of Financial Centers met for its spring meeting, to discuss EU competitiveness. Finance Estonia... https://financial-centers.org/issues/149/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/149/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Ministry of Finance of Oman has launched a training initiative, called ‘Jisr’, to prepare Omani talent for careers in the financial sector, in col... https://financial-centers.org/issues/148/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/148/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT 🎙️Our Chair, Lamia MERZOUKI, delivered a powerful statement on unity and collaboration 🌍 At its core, the World Alliance of International Financial C... https://financial-centers.org/issues/147/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/147/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT GFCI March 2026 results: Busan reaches historic high at rank #23, Dubai rises to 7th globally. CFC and NIFC sign strategic MoU in Nairobi. Nauryz celebrations from AIFC. Updates from 20 financial centers including BFSB, BFC, EDB, EnterpriseNGR, FMF, FFP, JF, KIFC, LFF, TheCityUK, and TRIFIC. https://financial-centers.org/issues/146/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/146/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Editorial by Dr. Jochen Biedermann on solidarity with DIFC following drone attacks on Dubai and reaching 3,333 newsletter subscribers. Debut of Casablanca Finance City (CFC). AIFC Development Strategy 2026–2028 approved. BFSB outreach in Brazil, Busan Investment Forum, and updates from 22 financial centers worldwide. https://financial-centers.org/issues/145/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/145/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT International Women's Day special edition: Celebrations and statements from financial centers around the world, including WAIFC, ADGM, AIFC, DIFC, Frankfurt Main Finance, and others. Also: WAIFC General Meeting in Malta, WAIFC Young Academic Award 2026 open for submissions, and Busan strengthens maritime finance capabilities. https://financial-centers.org/issues/144/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/144/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT WAIFC Board Meeting and Extraordinary General Meeting mission in Malta kicks off. Updates from member financial centers on regulatory developments, market trends, and upcoming events across Abu Dhabi, Luxembourg, Hong Kong, and more. https://financial-centers.org/issues/143/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/143/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT WAIFC heads to Malta for Board Meeting and Extraordinary General Meeting. Member financial centers share updates on capital markets, FinTech regulation, and cross-border investment opportunities from Astana, Jersey, Nairobi, and others. https://financial-centers.org/issues/142/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/142/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Two thought-leadership pieces from WAIFC members on the future of sustainable finance and digital assets regulation. Updates from Abu Dhabi, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, and Busan on market infrastructure and investment frameworks. https://financial-centers.org/issues/141/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/141/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Istanbul Financial Center wins two major international awards. WAIFC Young Academic Award 2026 announced. Updates from Bahrain, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Kigali on financial sector developments and regulatory updates. https://financial-centers.org/issues/140/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/140/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT New thought-leadership reports from TheCityUK and Luxembourg for Finance on post-Brexit financial services and sustainable investment. Member updates from ADGM, Nairobi, Stuttgart, and Nigeria on market expansion and FinTech innovation. https://financial-centers.org/issues/139/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/139/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Highlights from the World Alliance gathering in Hong Kong. Discussions on global financial cooperation, regulatory convergence, and the role of financial centers in driving sustainable economic growth across Asia, Europe, and Africa. https://financial-centers.org/issues/138/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/138/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT WAIFC Young Academic Award 2026 launch: Calling all young researchers in finance and economics. Updates from Istanbul, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, and Busan on digital finance infrastructure, green bonds, and capital markets development. https://financial-centers.org/issues/137/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/137/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT ADGM welcomes NYU students for on-site engagement examining modern financial hub dynamics. Updates on FinTech regulation from Luxembourg, Hong Kong, and Frankfurt. Jersey Finance shares wealth management insights. https://financial-centers.org/issues/136/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/136/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT New year updates on streamlined visa processes from ADGM. Member financial centers share outlooks for 2026 on digital assets, sustainable finance, and cross-border capital flows from Astana, Istanbul, and Kigali. https://financial-centers.org/issues/135/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/135/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT New year edition: The World Alliance of International Financial Centers celebrates collaboration and looks ahead to 2026. Member centers share new year greetings and strategic priorities for the year ahead. https://financial-centers.org/issues/134/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/134/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Year-end special: Christmas and New Year greetings from financial centers worldwide. ADFW delivers record-breaking edition with 35,000+ leaders from 175 countries. AIFC carbon market insights, year-end reflections, and festive messages from 19 member centers. https://financial-centers.org/issues/133/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/133/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Year-end updates from global financial centers: ADFW success in Abu Dhabi, AIFC carbon market insights, Frankfurt's latest CFS Index, and festive greetings from 21 member centers worldwide. https://financial-centers.org/issues/132/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/132/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT WAIFC Annual Report highlights. Updates from Frankfurt, Istanbul, Luxembourg, and Hong Kong on year-end market performance, regulatory changes, and new investment products for institutional and retail investors. https://financial-centers.org/issues/131/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/131/ Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Global Green Finance Index rankings released. Member financial centers discuss their green finance strategies and sustainability commitments. Special focus on Kigali, Mauritius, and Lagos as emerging sustainable finance hubs. https://financial-centers.org/issues/130/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/130/ Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Updates from 20 financial centers: Abu Dhabi hosts major fintech events, AIFC strengthens digital finance framework, and financial centers from Africa to Asia share strategic developments ahead of year-end. https://financial-centers.org/issues/129/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/129/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Euro Finance Week in Frankfurt highlights the need for European capital market reform. WAIFC contributes to GCBC climate finance paper at COP30. Updates from 19 member centers including ADGM, AIFC, KIFC, and Qatar on financial innovation, leadership, and market developments. https://financial-centers.org/issues/128/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/128/ Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT NIFC Africa and Qatar Financial Centre sign an MOU witnessed by Kenya's President. Singapore FinTech Festival highlights from AIFC, KIFC, and Luxembourg for Finance. ADGM shapes Abu Dhabi's Falcon Economy strategy, and Frankfurt eyes World Design Capital 2026. https://financial-centers.org/issues/127/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/127/ Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT WAIFC at Hong Kong FinTech Week: AI and the future of financial talent. ADGM celebrates its 10th anniversary. Future Finance Summit in Warsaw and Warsaw Finance Week in focus. KIFC spotlights Rwanda in Brazil, and TheCityUK leads a delegation to Mumbai and Delhi. https://financial-centers.org/issues/126/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/126/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT WAIFC Managing Director to speak at Hong Kong FinTech Week 2025. Fintech Zone opens at Istanbul Financial Center. ADGM marks a decade of growth, DIFC hosts Islamic Finance Conference. Updates from 20 member centers on innovation, sustainability, and market development. https://financial-centers.org/issues/125/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/125/ Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT KIFC CEO meets Brazil's Ambassador to Rwanda. CFC and Beijing Financial Street renew MOU. DIFC hosts global families through Standard Chartered's network. Frankfurt presents at IMF/World Bank meetings. Updates from 19 centers on FinTech, digital assets, and sustainable finance. https://financial-centers.org/issues/124/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/124/ Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT FSDC report on Hong Kong's potential as a global commodity trading hub. Jersey Finance outlines four key trends shaping international financial centers. AIFC hosts Community event for participant companies. Updates from 18 centers on regulation, innovation, and partnerships. https://financial-centers.org/issues/123/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/123/ Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT AIFC Data Marketplace launch: a new digital platform for secure data exchange and analytics. ADGM hosts the Entrepreneurs' Roundtable with European business leaders. NIFC convenes Clean Cooking Finance Summit. Updates on FinTech, capital markets, and innovation from 15 centers. https://financial-centers.org/issues/122/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/122/ Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT SIBOS week edition: International financial centers gather at the world's premier financial services event. Global banking and payments innovation in focus, with highlights from WAIFC, DIFC, Qatar, and member centers across Europe and Africa. https://financial-centers.org/issues/121/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/121/ Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT WAIFC contributes to global financial center benchmarking discussions. AIFC celebrates new milestones in digital finance. Member updates from 20 centers including ADGM, DIFC, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, and Nairobi on market developments, FinTech, and international partnerships. https://financial-centers.org/issues/120/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/120/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT WAIFC member financial centers report on capital markets innovation, blockchain and AI integration in financial services. Updates from 21 centers including Abu Dhabi, Astana, Hong Kong, and Lagos on regulatory frameworks and cross-border investment opportunities. https://financial-centers.org/issues/119/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/119/ Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Astana Finance Days highlights from the AIFC. WAIFC members share updates on digital finance, green bonds, and FinTech regulation. Member centers from Busan, Hong Kong, Jersey, and Luxembourg report on strategic developments and market opportunities. https://financial-centers.org/issues/118/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/118/ Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT WAIFC updates from the global financial center network as the autumn conference season begins. Member centers from Abu Dhabi, Astana, Busan, and Casablanca share developments on FinTech regulation, digital assets, and sustainable finance. https://financial-centers.org/issues/117/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/117/ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT End-of-summer updates from WAIFC member financial centers. Highlights from Abu Dhabi, Astana, Hong Kong, and Istanbul on digital finance, investment frameworks, and regulatory developments ahead of the autumn conference season. https://financial-centers.org/issues/116/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/116/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Member financial centers across four continents report on summer developments. ADGM advances digital finance in Abu Dhabi, AIFC strengthens cross-border ties in Central Asia, and European centers share insights on sustainable finance and FinTech innovation. https://financial-centers.org/issues/115/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/115/ Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Mid-August updates from WAIFC member financial centers. ADGM and DIFC highlight Abu Dhabi and Dubai's positions as leading global financial hubs. European and emerging market centers share strategic developments and upcoming event highlights. https://financial-centers.org/issues/114/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/114/ Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT WAIFC member centers share updates from across the global financial landscape. Highlights from Abu Dhabi, Astana, and Dubai on digital assets and sustainable finance frameworks. European and African financial centers report on market developments and partnership activities. https://financial-centers.org/issues/113/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/113/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Summer edition with updates from 19 international financial centers. Highlights from ADGM, AIFC, DIFC, and Casablanca Finance City on innovation, investment frameworks, and regulatory developments. European and African centers share strategic priorities and market insights. https://financial-centers.org/issues/112/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/112/ Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT WAIFC showcases member financial centers across the global network. Updates from Abu Dhabi, Astana, and Dubai on financial innovation. Jersey Finance, Luxembourg, and Stuttgart report on European capital market developments. Highlights from 18 centers worldwide. https://financial-centers.org/issues/111/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/111/ Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT First edition of the Financial Center News newsletter in its new format. WAIFC Managing Director Dr. Jochen Biedermann curates global financial center updates from 19 member centers across Abu Dhabi, Astana, Busan, Dubai, Frankfurt, Istanbul, and beyond. https://financial-centers.org/issues/110/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/110/ Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT WAIFC member center updates from 18 international financial centers. Highlights include Jersey Finance Rising Stars Awards, KIFC leadership development, QFC welcoming 81 new firms, and TheCityUK's ten asks for the UK Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy. https://financial-centers.org/issues/109/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/109/ Fri, 04 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT WAIFC announces EnterpriseNGR taking chairmanship of the Africa Roundtable of Financial Centers. Updates from 20 member centers including AIX-SSE cooperation, DIFC Family Wealth Centre roundtable, EDB Mauritius-Sharjah CEPA event, and KIFC GFCI 37 stakeholder workshop. https://financial-centers.org/issues/108/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/108/ Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT WAIFC highlights KIFC Skills Survey and LFF Ambitions 2030 strategy. Updates from 21 member centers including AIFC-EBRD green finance cooperation, DIFC reinsurance expansion, EDB Mauritius SheTrades workshop, and TheCityUK Industrial Strategy analysis. https://financial-centers.org/issues/107/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/107/ Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT WAIFC Managing Director moderates cybersecurity panel at Central Asian Financial Forum. Updates from ADGM, AIFC, Busan Finance Center, DIFC, EDB Mauritius, and other member centers on FinTech innovation, capital markets, and upcoming events. https://financial-centers.org/issues/106/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/106/ Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT WAIFC highlights sustainable finance contributions from AIFC, Busan Finance Center, and FSDC Hong Kong. DIFC Dubai FinTech Summit preview. Updates from member centers on regulatory developments, ESG initiatives, and strategic partnerships. https://financial-centers.org/issues/105/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/105/ Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT WAIFC Young Academic Award 2025 open for submissions. Member center updates including ADGM, AIFC, DIFC, EDB Mauritius, Frankfurt Main Finance, and others on capital markets, FinTech, and sustainability initiatives. https://financial-centers.org/issues/104/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/104/ Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT WAIFC partnership with Dubai AI Festival announced. Member center updates on sustainable finance, digital assets, and regulatory developments from ADGM, AIFC, DIFC, QFC, and others. https://financial-centers.org/issues/103/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/103/ Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT WAIFC Sustainability Priority highlights AIFC, Busan Finance Center, and FSDC Hong Kong reports. TheCityUK International Conference 2025 preview. Updates from member financial centers across the globe. https://financial-centers.org/issues/102/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/102/ Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT WAIFC Annual Report 2024 published. Member center updates on FinTech innovation, ESG finance, capital markets, and upcoming conferences from ADGM, AIFC, DIFC, Frankfurt Main Finance, and others. https://financial-centers.org/issues/101/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/101/ Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT WAIFC highlights two new publications on sustainable finance and digital assets. 4th ADGM–ICSID Joint Conference recap. Member center updates from AIFC, DIFC, EDB Mauritius, Frankfurt Main Finance, and others. https://financial-centers.org/issues/100/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/100/ Fri, 02 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Updates from member financial centers including ADGM dispute resolution conference, AIFC fund industry growth, Busan ESG finance, DIFC climate investments, EDB Mauritius, FinanceMalta, and more. https://financial-centers.org/issues/99/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/99/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT WAIFC participation in key global events. Member center updates on sustainable finance, digital transformation, Islamic finance, and capital market developments from ADGM, AIFC, DIFC, and others. https://financial-centers.org/issues/98/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/98/ Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT WAIFC Young Academic Award 2025 call for submissions. WAIFC sustainability spotlight on AIFC, Busan Finance Center, and FSDC Hong Kong. Partnership with Dubai AI Festival. Updates from 18 member centers. https://financial-centers.org/issues/97/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/97/ Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Poland-Germany FinTech Bridge event moderated by WAIFC. DIFC Dubai FinTech Summit 2025 preview. Member center updates from ADGM, AIFC, CFC, DIFC, EDB Mauritius, Frankfurt Main Finance, KIFC, and others. https://financial-centers.org/issues/96/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/96/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Eid Mubarak greetings from WAIFC and member centers. WAIFC ESG FinTech insights from Frankfurt Main Finance. Updates from ADGM, AIFC, Busan Finance Center, DIFC, EDB Mauritius, FinanceMalta, and others. https://financial-centers.org/issues/95/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/95/ Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT WAIFC highlights sustainability-linked bonds insights by Thomas Krantz. Vietnam financial center development discussions in Frankfurt with WAIFC and Frankfurt Main Finance. Updates from 17 member centers. https://financial-centers.org/issues/94/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/94/ Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT WAIFC March newsletter launch featuring AIFC market highlights and strategic goals. Vietnam financial center development roundtable hosted by TheCityUK. Updates from ADGM, AIFC, DIFC, EDB Mauritius, and others. https://financial-centers.org/issues/93/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/93/ Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT Latest news from 19 WAIFC member financial centers including ADGM, DIFC, FinanceMalta, Frankfurt Main Finance, and more. https://financial-centers.org/issues/92/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/92/ Sat, 08 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT International Women's Day Special: financial centers around the world celebrate gender diversity and women's contributions to the global financial industry. https://financial-centers.org/issues/91/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/91/ Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT Ramadan Mubarak from WAIFC! News from 21 financial centers including ADGM 245% AUM growth, Jersey Finance newsletter launch, and Inclusive FinTech Forum wrap-up. https://financial-centers.org/issues/90/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/90/ Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT WAIFC at Inclusive FinTech Forum: Young Professionals Fellowship launched, AIFC starts I-REC trading, DIFC selected to host Global Privacy Assembly 2026. https://financial-centers.org/issues/89/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/89/ Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT WAIFC Talent Report interview, Warsaw Finance Week 2025 announced, German startup funding up 17%, Mauritius 2nd in African startup ecosystem. https://financial-centers.org/issues/88/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/88/ Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT WAIFC Talent Report published, AIFC podcast with Sol Campbell on financial mindset, FinanceMalta-Japan engagement, TRIFIC East Africa solar expansion. https://financial-centers.org/issues/87/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/87/ Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT WAIFC Talent Report launch in Casablanca, Africa Investment Forum secures $29.2B, FSDC signs MoU with Kuwait Capital Markets Authority. https://financial-centers.org/issues/86/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/86/ Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Happy Lunar New Year of the Snake! Thomas Krantz on international networks, QFC at Davos 2025, WAIFC Young Academic Award 2025 announced. https://financial-centers.org/issues/85/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/85/ Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT WAIFC Young Academic Award 2025 open, Benjamin Hung appointed FSDC Board Chair, KIFC announces Inclusive Finance Forum 2025. https://financial-centers.org/issues/84/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/84/ Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT WAIFC at Asian Financial Forum 2025, AIFC launches Islamic Index ETF, IFC-FSDC partnership, Jersey Finance Sustainable Finance Summit March 2025. https://financial-centers.org/issues/83/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/83/ Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT New WAIFC Chair Lamia Merzouki inaugural message, Hubertus Vaeth on European market fragmentation, QFC Digital Assets Lab milestone. https://financial-centers.org/issues/82/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/82/ Fri, 03 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Happy New Year 2025! WAIFC 2024 highlights, new Chair Lamia Merzouki and Vice-Chair Hubertus Vaeth announced, Miles Celic receives OBE. https://financial-centers.org/issues/81/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/81/ Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT WAIFC celebrates six years of growth uniting 29 global financial hubs. ADGM signs MOU against virtual asset financial crime. AIFC 2024 highlights video. Casablanca Arbitration Days 2024 recap. Holiday greetings from EDB Mauritius, FSDC, FFP, and TRIFIC. KIFC ranks among Top 3 jurisdictions for investment vehicle domiciliation. https://financial-centers.org/issues/80/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/80/ Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT 📩 The WAIFC Newsletter of December 2024 is out! ▶️ 💡 Highlights from this edition: • 🎙️ Special Interview with Ahmet İhsan Erdem: The CEO of Istanbu... https://financial-centers.org/issues/79/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/79/ Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT On the 2nd day of the Future Sustainability Forum 2024 organized by our member DIFC, Keiichi Aritomo, Executive Director of FinCity.Tokyo (東京国際金融機構),... https://financial-centers.org/issues/78/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/78/ Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT The WAIFC November 2024 Newsletter is here ✨ Stay updated with key developments, expert opinions, and must-attend events from the global financial co... https://financial-centers.org/issues/77/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/77/ Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT 🚀 Explore our #WAIFC Opinions section #2 📰✨ We invite our audience to dive into insightful perspectives from representatives of our members on a vari... https://financial-centers.org/issues/76/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/76/ Sat, 23 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT The panel discussion titled “The need for new talent in leading financial centers and how to address it” brought an insightful close to the first day... https://financial-centers.org/issues/75/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/75/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT 🌳 WAIFC Members at #COP29: Driving the Green Economy Transition 🌱 At #COP29 in #Baku, WAIFC members highlighted the crucial role of financial centers... https://financial-centers.org/issues/74/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/74/ Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT The EU Roundtable of Financial Centres held a meeting today in Brussels. Key priorities were outlined, and experiences shared on market growth, compet... https://financial-centers.org/issues/73/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/73/ Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT ⏳ The #WAIFC will participate in the Warsaw Finance Week, hosted by our member Future Finance Poland. 🎙 The panel “The need for new talent in the lea... https://financial-centers.org/issues/72/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/72/ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT ⁉️ Do you want to know what the World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC) has accomplished in Osaka? 📌This exceptional visit also inc... https://financial-centers.org/issues/71/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/71/ Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT The #WAIFC Welcomes Istanbul and Nairobi as New Members, and Appoints New Board Members 🎉 🔑We are thrilled to announce that the Istanbul Financial Ce... https://financial-centers.org/issues/70/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/70/ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT 🎤 Catherine Atkin, Chair of Stanford CodeX Climate Data Policy Initiative, shared her view on the new #WAIFC whitepaper: "Crafting the Digital #Sustai... https://financial-centers.org/issues/69/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/69/ Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT 💡 The #WAIFC September 2024 edition is out, and it's filled with must-read insights and updates 🔍📊 Discover our exclusive interviews: 🔹 Tom Théobald... https://financial-centers.org/issues/68/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/68/ Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT The World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC) is proud to announce its membership in the Global Capacity Building Coalition (GCBC), a... https://financial-centers.org/issues/67/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/67/ Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT 🌙 Wishing everyone a blessed and joyous Eid Al Nabawi 🌙 Let's take this moment to reflect on his values of compassion, kindness, and humility, and st... https://financial-centers.org/issues/66/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/66/ Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT The World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC) is excited to announce its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Tokyo on October 15, hosted b... https://financial-centers.org/issues/65/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/65/ Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT #WAIFC Young Academic Award 2024: Winners (3) 🎓 🎉 Regean mugume, Research Analyst at the Economic Policy Research Centre in Uganda, is one of the wi... https://financial-centers.org/issues/64/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/64/ Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT 🎓 #WAIFC Young Academic Award 2024: Winners (3) 🎓 The second paper is from Bodun Adebayo, Senior Strategic Analyst at the Nigerian Exchange Group, f... https://financial-centers.org/issues/63/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/63/ Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT 🎓 #WAIFC Young Academic Award 2024: Winners (3) 🎓 We present the paper titled "Are Green Funds for Real?" by Tammaro Terracciano, Assistant Professor... https://financial-centers.org/issues/62/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/62/ Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT 🎂 🎉 5 years ago, we published our first opinion by Arnaud de Bresson, the first WAIFC Chairman. 📲 https://lnkd.in/dkEB8Yr Since its inception, #WAI... https://financial-centers.org/issues/61/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/61/ Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT 🗞️ #WAIFC published a new opinion by Janos Müller, Chief Advisor at the Hungarian Banking Association: “The Role of International Financial Associatio... https://financial-centers.org/issues/60/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/60/ Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT ⏳The WAIFC Annual General Meeting will be held in Tokyo this October, hosted by our member FinCity.Tokyo (東京国際金融機構). ✅The event, starting on Octobe... https://financial-centers.org/issues/59/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/59/ Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT ✅ It’s time to read our July 2024 Newsletter, packed with significant updates and insights: 🌟 VOICES: Interview with Henk Jan Hoogendoorn, Chief of F... https://financial-centers.org/issues/58/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/58/ Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT ⏳As we approach #IFF2024 on August 26-27 organised by our member Kigali International Financial Centre, CEO Nick Barigye underscores the significance... https://financial-centers.org/issues/57/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/57/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT 🎬 Did you miss the #ParisFinanceForum 2024 organized by our member Paris Europlace ? Watch the replays for an in-depth look at the panels. 📌 "Will Eu... https://financial-centers.org/issues/56/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/56/ Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT Our members TheCityUK and Financial Services Authority Oman met to explore ways to strengthen financial center activities. Nicola Watkinson (she/her)... https://financial-centers.org/issues/55/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/55/ Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT The bi-annual meeting between our members TheCityUK and Frankfurt Main Finance took place under Chatham House rules. Here are some insights: 🚀Policy... https://financial-centers.org/issues/54/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/54/ Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT 🎙 #WAIFC Expert Workshops are a new initiative to share best practices amongst our members. We select the most relevant topics for our members and eng... https://financial-centers.org/issues/53/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/53/ Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT 🎙 #WAIFC Expert Workshops are a new initiative to share best practices amongst our members. We select the most relevant topics for our members and eng... https://financial-centers.org/issues/52/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/52/ Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT Data is to services what shipping is to goods – what happens if it can no longer flow across borders with trust? Join us for a World Alliance of Finan... https://financial-centers.org/issues/51/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/51/ Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT We are thrilled to share that our Managing Director Jochen Biedermann is at the Web 3.0 Forum in Busan today, where he delivered an insightful speech... https://financial-centers.org/issues/50/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/50/ Mon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT ⏯️ Our newsletter is out - May 2024 🗣️ Interview with Nicola Watkinson (she/her), Managing Director at TheCityUK Nicola Watkinson (she/her) discus... https://financial-centers.org/issues/49/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/49/ Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT 🖼️ Introduction to the latest #WAIFC working paper: "ART - AN INTEGRAL INGREDIENT FOR FINANCIAL CENTERS." In our most recent paper, we showcase how v... https://financial-centers.org/issues/48/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/48/ Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT 📈 Introduction to the latest #WAIFC white paper: "ENHANCING SUPPLY CHAIN FINANCE FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE GREEN TRANSFORMATION." In our latest white... https://financial-centers.org/issues/47/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/47/ Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT The EU Roundtable of Financial Centers (EU-RFC) has announced its priorities for 2024, emphasizing the need to boost the competitiveness of EU financi... https://financial-centers.org/issues/46/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/46/ Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT Our chairman Keiichi Aritomo, Executive director of FinCity.Tokyo (東京国際金融機構) and King Au, WAIFC board member and Executive director of Financial Servi... https://financial-centers.org/issues/45/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/45/ Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT 🎥✨ Highlight Reel: WAIFC Meeting in Mauritius, hosted by our member Economic Development Board Mauritius. A few weeks ago, leaders from #WAIFC gather... https://financial-centers.org/issues/44/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/44/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT Eid Mubarak to all Muslims around the world 💡 https://financial-centers.org/issues/43/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/43/ Mon, 08 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT [ WAIFC #AFRICA CHAPTER 1st Meeting] 🔔 Following the successful establishment of the Africa Chapter last week, a significant milestone was achieved... https://financial-centers.org/issues/42/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/42/ Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT During our Extraordinary General Meeting of the World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC), Future Finance Poland became a member, exte... https://financial-centers.org/issues/41/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/41/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT 📢 Just released the March 2024 Newsletter 🎙️ Interview with Daniyar Kelbetov, CFA, FRM, Chief Product Officer at AIFC (Astana International Financia... https://financial-centers.org/issues/40/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/40/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT 🎙️ Explore women's leadership with "Leading Across Continents’’ webinar featuring top speakers from the #WAIFC in collaboration with our member Financ... https://financial-centers.org/issues/39/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/39/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Women in Finance 🎙️] Join our enlightening one-hour online event, "Leading Across Continents," in collaboration with our member FinanceMalta, in hon... https://financial-centers.org/issues/38/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/38/ Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://financial-centers.org/issues/37/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/37/ Mon, 04 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Krantz shared with us his opinion on a crucial topic: “The 2023 Nobel Prize in Economics for Understanding #Women’s Labor Market Outcomes.” 📲Fu... https://financial-centers.org/issues/36/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/36/ Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT 📰 Our February 2024 Newsletter is now available ✅ In this edition, we feature: 🔹 An insightful joint interview with King Au and Rocky Tung from Financ... https://financial-centers.org/issues/35/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/35/ Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT 🔔Young Academic Award 2024: Submit your paper or essay on the future of a sustainable and inclusive financial sector. 🏆Be among the top 3 finalists a... https://financial-centers.org/issues/34/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/34/ Mon, 12 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Young Academic Award 2024 OPEN 🏆] Submit your paper or essay on the future of a sustainable and inclusive financial sector. 🏆Be among the top 3 fina... https://financial-centers.org/issues/33/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/33/ Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT 🤝Our member, TheCityUK, represented by its CEO Miles Celic, visited our observer, Shanghai Lujiazui Financial City. The visit marks an important step... https://financial-centers.org/issues/32/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/32/ Mon, 29 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT We participated at the Asian Financial Forum (AFF) with a World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC) delegation this week, including AI... https://financial-centers.org/issues/31/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/31/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT Happening now! "Art x Finance - Vol 3: Perspectives of a financial center, a bank, and an artist" in Tokyo, organized by The consortium for Japan Inte... https://financial-centers.org/issues/30/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/30/ Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT Happening today: Art x Finance, hosted by FinCity.Tokyo (東京国際金融機構) and The consortium for Japan International Asset Management Center Promotion (JIAM)... https://financial-centers.org/issues/29/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/29/ Mon, 08 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT 🎁 Happy New Year 2024 📲waifc.finance https://financial-centers.org/issues/28/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/28/ Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT Season’s Greetings from the WAIFC! 🎉 We want to take a moment to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our amazing community. Your support and engagement... https://financial-centers.org/issues/27/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/27/ Sun, 24 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT Graziella Grech DLJ MBA (Henley) CertFinTech (ACCA), newly appointed COO of FinanceMalta, shared with us her focus is on fostering global partnerships... https://financial-centers.org/issues/26/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/26/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT Reflecting on a Successful #EU Financial Centers Roundtable Meeting EU Financial Centers Roundtable organized a meeting on December 15, 2023, in Paris... https://financial-centers.org/issues/25/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/25/ Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT #WAIFC Discussion on Sustainable Finance with Lord Mayor of the City of London Michael Mainelli at #COP28 🌱 Our Vice-Chair, Lamia MERZOUKI, COO at Ca... https://financial-centers.org/issues/24/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/24/ Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT 🎙️Hortense Mudenge, COO at Kigali International Financial Centre, WAIFC member, reiterates the importance of embedding sustainability at the core of t... https://financial-centers.org/issues/23/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/23/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT Interview with the 🥉 #WAIFC Young Academic Award 2023 ] We are thrilled to announce that Lionel Mok has clinched the 3️⃣rd place in the prestigious W... https://financial-centers.org/issues/22/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/22/ Sun, 26 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT WAIFC Roundtable on Reporting Standards We will host a members-only Roundtable on Sustainable Reporting standards at DIFC, in partnership with Liv Wa... https://financial-centers.org/issues/21/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/21/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT Interview with the 🥈 #WAIFC Young Academic Award 2023 We are thrilled to announce that Ved Beloskar has clinched the 2️⃣nd place in the prestigious W... https://financial-centers.org/issues/20/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/20/ Mon, 13 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT Interview with the WAIFC Young Academic Award 2023 ] We are thrilled to announce that Marta Kotlarska has clinched the 1️⃣st place in the prestigious... https://financial-centers.org/issues/19/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/19/ Mon, 06 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT WAIFC leaders met with leading academics at Harvard University: ✅ A pivotal engagement was with the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative, whe... https://financial-centers.org/issues/18/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/18/ Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT Spotlight on Marta Kotlarska 1st Place Winner of the #WAIFC Young Academic Award 2023 The WAIFC recently celebrated its Young Academic Award 2023 win... https://financial-centers.org/issues/17/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/17/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT Last night, we were privileged to host the #WAIFC Annual General Meeting's opening reception at the Luxembourg House, the Grand Duchy's Consulate in N... https://financial-centers.org/issues/16/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/16/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT Watch the video interview of our Vice Chair, Lamia MERZOUKI, Deputy General Manager at Casablanca Finance City We had the privilege of discussing the... https://financial-centers.org/issues/15/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/15/ Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT Celebrating 5 years of the World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC) Our chairman Keiichi Aritomo shared his insights: "Following Je... https://financial-centers.org/issues/14/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/14/ Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT Wishing our Asian audience a joyful Mid-Autumn Festival. This festive occasion holds significance not only in China but also in various other regions... https://financial-centers.org/issues/13/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/13/ Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://financial-centers.org/issues/12/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/12/ Mon, 18 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT FinanceMalta Summit | Our member FinanceMalta organized a session on the Future of Financial Centers. In an insightful session, Vanessa Macdonald sat... https://financial-centers.org/issues/11/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/11/ Mon, 11 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://financial-centers.org/issues/10/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/10/ Mon, 04 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT Join our new Global Webinar Series on Generative AI in Financial Services #1, presented by the World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIF... https://financial-centers.org/issues/9/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/9/ Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT Join us for the first episode of the new Global Webinar Series on Generative AI in Financial Services by the #WAIFC. The first webinar of the series... https://financial-centers.org/issues/8/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/8/ Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://financial-centers.org/issues/7/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/7/ Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://financial-centers.org/issues/6/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/6/ Mon, 07 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://financial-centers.org/issues/5/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/5/ Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://financial-centers.org/issues/4/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/4/ Mon, 24 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT In the latest edition of our newsletter, we covered some significant updates and achievements in the international financial industry: https://financial-centers.org/issues/3/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/3/ Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://financial-centers.org/issues/2/ https://financial-centers.org/issues/2/ Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT