Financial Center News #104

📣 J-1 before the deadline. 🚨 The final countdown has begun for the WAIFC Young Academic Award 2025.

Are you a young researcher working on the future of finance, innovation, or sustainability in financial centers? This is your last chance to submit your paper and get global visibility for your work 🌍📚

🏆 Winners will be invited to present at a major WAIFC event and gain international recognition from leaders in the financial industry.

🕐 Deadline: May 30, 2025 #WAIFC #YoungAcademicAward #FinanceResearch #FinancialCenters #Innovation #Sustainability

The ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) reminds the public to stay vigilant against impersonation scams involving fake investment offers and fraudulent communications.

Fraudsters may misuse the names, branding, and even registration details of FSRA-authorized firms across emails, social media, websites, and messaging platforms to appear legitimate.

- Do not respond to unsolicited investment offers. - Always verify firms via the FSRA Public Register. - Contact ADGM FSRA directly if in doubt.

Your caution is your best protection. #ADGM #FSRA #FraudAwareness #FinancialSecurity

🚀 Only 100 days to go until Astana Finance Days 2025 — the region's premier financial event! 🌐🔥

This year, the forum will be held under the theme: "Where Capital Empowers the Future." The event is expected to bring together over 5,000 participants, including experts, thought leaders, and business representatives from around the world.

📆 Save the dates: September 4–5 #AFD2025

We proudly support the Morocco's 40 under 40 initiative, which celebrates the nation's brightest young leaders from Morocco and across the globe.

#DIFC, in partnership with DealCatalyst, is hosting the inaugural Dubai Fixed Income Alternatives Conference.

This first-of-its-kind event brings together leading investors and industry experts to explore the growing landscape of private credit and fixed income alternatives across the GCC. From structured credit to venture debt, the conference will offer valuable insights into the future of alternative finance in the region.

Be part of the global conversation redefining capital markets. #DIFC #DFIA2025 #PrivateCredit #FixedIncome #AlternativeFinance

The Economic Development Board (EDB) of Mauritius welcomed H.E. Kate Chamley, High Commissioner of Australia during a courtesy visit held on Wednesday 21st of May 2025 at the EDB's office.

Mr. Mahen Kundasamy, Chief Executive Officer of EDB and H.E. Kate Chamley discussed opportunities for collaboration in sectors such as education, financial services, blue economy and renewable energies among others.

Discussions also centered on enhancing bilateral trade and leveraging the Mauritius International Financial Centre as a platform for structuring investment vehicles.

H.E. Kate Chamley highlighted the importance of encouraging Australian companies to look westward towards Mauritius and to consider the island as a viable strategic gateway to the African Continent.

Don't miss the FinanceMalta Annual Report Launch — your chance to reflect, reconnect, and help shape Malta's financial future.

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

🗂️ Get your exclusive printed copy of the 2024 Annual Report, featuring key milestones, major initiatives, and the full list of members.

🤝 Your presence matters. Let's shape the future together.

🔷 Behind every bond and sukuk lies a funding vision that makes a difference 💫

Not all bonds and sukuk are the same — each has a purpose and impact. 💡📈♻️ #More_Sustainable_Economy

🌍 BRICS+ on the rise: New dynamics for global investments.

In its latest study, the Pictet Research Institute analyses the growing importance of the BRICS+ countries – from high-growth demographics to geopolitical zones of influence and the control of critical raw materials.

📈 With an expected growth of 3.8% per year, they are well ahead of the G7/EU (1.74%). This not only shifts economic power relations – it also opens up new opportunities and risks for investors.

🔍 Conclusion: In an increasingly fragmented global economy, simple investment concepts often fall short. Targeted strategies, active management and a broader mix of asset classes are once again in demand.

On May 22, we brought together key voices from across Europe at the Polish Embassy in Brussels for a high-level roundtable on cybersecurity in the financial sector – held under the patronage of Poland's Presidency of the Council of the EU, with the support of the Polish Ministry of Digital Affairs and in partnership with #Mastercard.

This closed-door dialogue — held in parallel with Cybersec Europe — brought together representatives from key institutions, including the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC), European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO), Mastercard, Euroclear, Polish Financial Supervision Authority, NASK, Microsoft AI, and the European Parliament to address the most pressing challenges in:

🔹 DORA and NIS2 implementation 🔹 Supply chain security and third-party risks 🔹 Cross-border cooperation 🔹 Technology's role in building cyber resilience

#FutureFinancePoland #Cybersecurity #Finance #DORA #NIS2 #Brussels #PolishPresidency

🚀 Join Us at our Webinar for the Launch of FSDC's Latest Report on Alternative Investment Funds!

How can Hong Kong strengthen its role as a global hub for #alternativeinvestment funds and better support #Startups and innovation?

Join us for an insightful webinar as we unveil our latest report and explore how #PrivateCapital can drive entrepreneurial growth, innovation, and economic resilience in Hong Kong and beyond.

📅 Date: 10 June 2025 (Tuesday) ⏰ Time: 4:00 – 5:00 PM 🌍 Language: English 💻 Format: Virtual – Zoom

🎤 Panellists: Mr Paul Ho (Ernst & Young), Mr Jiang Jingjing (King & Wood Mallesons), Mr Danny Lee (VCA Capital), Ms Simone Song (ORI Capital Limited) 🎙 Moderator: Dr Rocky Tung, Director & Head of Policy Research, FSDC

#FSDC #AlternativeInvestments #PrivateMarkets #HongKongFinance

We're glad to share that our Chairman, Mr. Arda Ermut, will be joining the 2nd Global Islamic Economy Summit as a keynote speaker.

As a strategic partner of the summit, we're excited to host this important gathering at Istanbul Financial Center, bringing together leaders from central banks, financial institutions, and academia to discuss the future of Islamic finance.

The summit starts this Friday — don't forget to register and be part of the conversation. 📍 Halkbank Headquarter at Istanbul Financial Center 🗓 May 30 – June 1

What sets Jersey apart as an IFC of choice for Family Offices? In today's competitive global landscape, internationally mobile families want a jurisdiction that is reputable, stable, and has a pragmatic approach to doing business, to help them grow and protect their wealth.

Hear from the experts and discover how Jersey can support family offices to grow and protect their wealth across generations. #JerseyFinance #FamilyOffice #GlobalFamilies

Fund tokenization is taking shape, with Luxembourg playing a central role. In our latest Portfolio article, we spoke to leading financial services experts about the latest developments in this space.

Experts from Clifford Chance, Standard Chartered Luxembourg, Franklin Templeton Luxembourg, Investre, and FundsDLT share their insights about digital fund infrastructure, and the newest regulations.

"No venture, no gain". We are strong believers that banks should have a #CorporateVentures team to invest strategically in #Fintech and learn and benefit. SC Ventures by Standard Chartered is a very successful example.

We spoke to the Singapore and Dubai team. In Qatar there are opportunities for #co-investments and #co-creations. We agreed to organize a Master Class for the financial sector together with Qatar Development Bank and Qatar FinTech Hub.

We will also be at the Start-up BW Summit at the Haus der Wirtschaft in Stuttgart on June 3rd and look forward to seeing you on site! 🙌

Pick up a fan for the warmer days at our booth, learn more about our offer, or pitch us your business idea — because we have money! 💶

The bills at the booth may be fake, but we will support you in getting real financing for your start-up. So feel free to come by and say hello! 😊 #StartupBW #Landesaccelerator #FinanceAccelerator

We were delighted to welcome a high-level Ukrainian delegation, including mayors, government officials, business leaders, and associations, to London last week for a Trade Mission focused on practical solutions for Ukraine's economic recovery.

As part of the visit, our Managing Director, International, Nicola Watkinson spoke at the UA-UK Economic Recovery Business Forum, participating in a panel discussion on 'Financing & Investment Success Stories & The Road Ahead', outlining how The City-Ukraine Hub is helping to unlock investment by improving access to insurance and capital, strengthening governance, and connecting investors with opportunities in Ukraine.

On encouraging more investment into the country, Nicola highlighted that "Managing risk through strong governance, affordable finance, access to public markets, and insurance is critical to increasing private sector investment into Ukraine."

As part of the UK-Ukraine 100-Year Partnership Agreement, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting Ukraine's reconstruction and economic recovery – helping to connect its regions with global capital markets and UK expertise. #TheCityUK