Financial Center News #101

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🚀 Our member DIFC is once again hosting the Dubai FinTech Summit 2025 🇦🇪, a global gathering of innovators, financial leaders, and policymakers shaping the future of finance and technology.

🗓️ Mark your calendars and join the conversation on digital assets, AI, open finance, sustainability, and much more.

📍 Where ideas meet impact – right in the heart of Dubai. #WAIFC #FinTech #DIFC #DubaiFinTechSummit #FutureOfFinance #AI #OpenFinance #Sustainability #DigitalAssets

Wednesday, May 14

It was an honor to welcome H.E. Mr. To Lam, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam, to the AIFC as part of his state visit to Kazakhstan.

Both leaders reaffirmed the strong and growing partnership between Kazakhstan and Viet Nam. In 2024, bilateral trade between our countries approached $1 billion, while investment volumes — though still modest at around $5 million — underscore substantial untapped potential for growth.

Viet Nam is actively developing financial hubs similar to the AIFC in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang, opening new avenues for collaboration in capital markets, green finance, and beyond.

During the visit, I had the opportunity to present the key advantages the AIFC offers to international businesses: our common law framework, independent judicial system, the Astana International Exchange (AIX), and the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) — all of which provide a stable and transparent platform for global investors.

I believe there is tremendous potential to deepen financial cooperation between Kazakhstan and Viet Nam through the AIFC platform.

We're excited to share a quick update from BFC this May! 🌸

On May 7, we joined a networking event hosted by The British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (BCCK) Busan Office. It was a great chance to introduce the Busan International Financial Center to British Ambassador Colin Crooks, Lucinda Walker, Head of BCCK, and the BCCK Busan team.

We also had meaningful conversations about how we can work together to develop Busan as a global financial hub.

Casablanca Finance City took part in the 2024 Europe-Africa Forum in Marseille, held under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI and President Emmanuel Macron. With Morocco as guest of honor, the forum highlighted the country's strategic role in Euro-African cooperation and sustainable development.

CFCA's CEO Said Ibrahimi spoke on a high-level panel to discuss the challenges and opportunities of stronger economic ties between Europe and Africa. #CasablancaFinanceCity #CFC #EuropeAfricaForum #Morocco

From 8,000+ global leaders and 300+ speakers — the Dubai FinTech Summit isn't just an event, it's where the future of finance is crafted.

Organized by #DIFC, the Dubai FinTech Summit returns on the 12–13 May 2025 to bring global FinTech stakeholders under one roof. #DFS2025 #FinTechForAll

Joelle Rosalie Baya, a secondary educator and artist with 20 years of experience, explores the vital role of women in Mauritian society through her art. Her techniques have evolved over time, with a strong preference for mixed media and the integration of embroidery on both paper and fabric.

The artwork currently exhibited at the EDB art space is part of her recent solo exhibition. Her artworks pay tribute to the hardworking women in the fishing industry — an often-overlooked group whose contributions are just as crucial as those of their male counterparts.

Through this work, Ms. Baya honors the women of Mauritius and Rodrigues who help sustain the economic and cultural richness of the Indian Ocean region.

The EDB Art Gallery is open to visitors from 9am to 5pm from Monday to Friday.

Equipping young professionals with a long-term success mindset through continuous learning is a core objective of EnterpriseNGR's YOE initiative. One of the ways we achieve this is by connecting our interns and alumni with thought leaders through YOE's monthly Masterclass series.

April's edition was themed "Personal Finance and Wealth Building for Young Professionals" and was facilitated by Mrs. Ola Oladele, who emphasized shifting from "earn-and-spend" habits to building wealth like a "Skyscraper" — which requires laying strong foundations and consistent investment.

At EnterpriseNGR, we believe empowering young people through the Youth of Enterprise (YOE) initiative is a crucial step in combating unemployment and underemployment while developing professionals who will become Nigeria's future leaders. #YOE #EnterpriseNGR #TalentDevelopment #FinancialEducation

📣 FinanceMalta Annual Report 2024: The Official Launch

We're excited to invite all members to our Annual General Meeting — a pivotal moment to reflect on our journey, share key updates, and look ahead at what's next for Malta's financial sector.

📅 Date: 29th May 2025 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM 📍 Location: The Link, Żejtun

🗂️ The Annual Report 2024, including the full list of members as at 31st December 2024, will be distributed during the event. Your presence is important as we shape the future of finance in Malta together. #FinanceMalta #AGM2025 #MaltaFinance

🔵 From Capital Markets to Insurance… Towards a More Sustainable Economy 💼📊♻️

✨ Stay tuned for Oman Sustainability Week at Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre – Booth 1330 ⏰ From 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM #FSA 🌱💼♻️

🇬🇧🤝🇩🇪 Just wrapped up another insightful Anglo-German Financial Services Dialogue in London!

Frankfurt Main Finance was honored to co-chair this high-level discussion, represented by our President Oliver Behrens, alongside leaders from Barclays, TheCityUK, and other key players from both sides of the Channel.

Key takeaways: 🔹 Resetting EU–UK relations: time for closer coordination and new opportunities 🔹 Strengthening European capital markets in a challenging geopolitical environment 🔹 Embracing digital transformation: from tokenization to digital bonds

Events like this underline the importance of international cooperation in shaping the future of financial services. #FrankfurtMainFinance #AGFSD #FinancialServices #UKGermany #CapitalMarkets

📣 Changes in FinTech Poland: the growing role of Future Finance Poland and a new opening for the entire ecosystem.

➡️ The new President of FinTech Poland is Piotr Brewiński – an experienced leader who will lead the organization towards further expansion of the fintech ecosystem, strengthening partnerships and implementing key industry initiatives.

➡️ Pawel Widawski — the current President of FinTech Poland — focuses on Future Finance Poland, which aims to strengthen Poland's position as an international financial center, support its competitiveness, innovation and sustainable development.

These changes are a natural step in response to the scale of the projects we are conducting and the potential we see for the development of the digital finance sector in Poland and abroad.

Hong Kong is buzzing with sustainable and transition finance activities — from issuance of green bonds, capacity building programs, to building a vibrant carbon market.

With a lot of conferences and discussions around the topic in town, my team and I had the pleasure of exchanging views with our Aussie friends yesterday.

Türkiye's economic outlook is gaining momentum. With an upgraded 2.7% growth forecast and improving fiscal indicators, Türkiye is strengthening its position as a regional financial player.

Be a part of this progress through the unmatched ecosystem of Istanbul Financial Center.

Welcome to your newsletter from Jersey's International Finance Centre (IFC). Our top story is the latest blog post from our CEO, Joe Moynihan, in which he explores the future of international finance centers (IFCs) and the workforce of tomorrow.

This morning, our CEO Nick Barigye delivered a keynote address at the 8th Africa Congress of Accountants #ACOA2025. He highlighted Rwanda's focus on strengthening financial sector talent and investing in future skills such as AI, cybersecurity, ESG and FinTech, to position the country as a competitive and sustainable financial hub in Africa.

The Africa Congress of Accountants (ACOA) is a premier gathering of accounting and finance professionals across the continent, bringing together over 2,000 delegates from more than 65 countries.

Is blue finance the next frontier? Despite covering 70% of the planet, our ocean and freshwater systems receive just a fraction of climate finance flows. As risks mount, the need to channel capital into coastal and marine resilience has never been more urgent.

During our Sustainable Finance Forum, Judith Bogner speaks with Karen Sack, Executive Director at Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance, about unlocking investment and scaling solutions in this underfunded space. #SFF2025 #SustainableFinance #ESG #BlueFinance #ImpactInvesting #ClimateFinance

At QFC, we continue to strengthen our ties with key stakeholders and partners who drive our mission forward. We recently had the pleasure of engaging with distinguished guests at our Annual Ambassadors' Breakfast, further enriching the collaborative spirit that defines our business community. 🤝

We look forward to more such opportunities to connect and grow together, reinforcing Qatar's position as a premier global business hub. 🇶🇦📈 #QFC #Qatar #BusinessCommunity #Partnerships

Global climate change is increasingly leading to extreme weather events, such as floods, storms and heavy rainfall, which can cause considerable damage to buildings and infrastructure. For the insurance industry, the question arises as to how these risks can be hedged in the long term in the face of climate change.

What changes can already be observed today among insurance companies, intermediaries and insured persons, what developments can be foreseen for the future and how do they affect business models and customer relationships?

It is precisely these questions that we would like to talk to you about at the 15th Stuttgart Insurance Day on 2 June. The event will be moderated by Dr. Philipp Veit, Director Stuttgart Financial.

It's great that Martin McElwee was able to highlight some of the findings in our report with Freshfields, "Foreign Direct Investment and National Security Regimes: A Path to Best Practice in the UK," at the evidence session. #TheCityUK

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From regulatory shifts to investment trends, regional success stories to international opportunities — the Bulletin brings clarity, relevance, and vision straight to your inbox. #AfricasGatewayToTheWorld #TRIFICSEZ #InvestmentGateway #NewsletterLaunch