Financial Center News #60

⏳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 October 14, will bring together international financial centers representatives for discussions and meetings.

📲 Read the article: https://lnkd.in/ePtfSa5Q

Henk Jan Hoogendoorn, Chief of Financial Services Sector at Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Authority discussed the promising "Digital Assets Lab" initiative aimed at empowering innovation.

📲 Read the interview to know more about it :https://lnkd.in/eJ-B2kCW

Empowering you with control over your information is at the heart of ADGM's Data Protection Regulations. The "Data Protection by Default" approach ensures your privacy is considered from the beginning.

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#ADGM #DataProtection #PrivacyMatters #Empowerment #DataSecurity #InformationControl #ProtectYourData #DigitalPrivacy #DataProtectionByDefault #ADGMRegulations

📢 Renat Bekturov, Governor of AIFC, reported on key achievements for H1 2024 to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. With over 500 new companies registered this year, AIFC now has nearly 3,000 participants, overall attracting more than $12 billion in investments to Kazakhstan, surpassing the 2025 target. Bekturov highlighted support for registered companies and upcoming plans, including Astana Finance Days 2024 on 5-6 September. Exciting times ahead for the AIFC community!

#AIFC #Kazakhstan #AstanaFinanceDays2024📢

Good evening from Busan:)

Today, the Busan Finance Center held a meeting with the Luxembourg Embassy in Korea! 😊

During this meeting, we discussed various ways to enhance practical cooperation, including a request for participation in the GFCI36 Launch Symposium, strengthening regional exchanges between financial hubs, and advancing sustainable finance. 🌎

We extend our gratitude to H.E. Ambassador Jacques Flies and Deputy Head of Mission Thierry SANTER, and we hope this meeting will further strengthen the collaboration between the Busan Finance Center and the Luxembourg Embassy in Korea. 🤗

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#DIFC continues to drive the future of #finance with outstanding H1 2024 Results.

As DIFC celebrates its 20th anniversary, the Centre has surpassed 6,000 active registered companies for the first time, reaching 6,153 companies, marking a 24% year-on-year growth. 820 new companies joined in the past six months. 4,647 new jobs were created bringing the total workforce to 43,787, a 12% increase. The #FinTech and #innovation sector has seen significant growth, with firms increasing by 33% to 1,081. Assets Under Management have surged by 58% to USD 700bn.

To meet high demand, DIFC is adding 1.6 million sq. ft. of commercial space. The Centre has been recognised as the number one free zone globally for greenfield FDI projects.

Read more: https://lnkd.in/d8Xrgfvy #DIFC20 ##DIFCH12024Results

🤝Strengthening Economic Ties with Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand

A business delegation consisting of 18 entrepreneurs and investors from Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand visited Mauritius from July 23 to July 29, 2024, to explore potential investment and business opportunities across sectors such as manufacturing, horticulture, and information and communication technology (ICT), among others.

This important delegation was led by H.E. Jagdishwar Goburdhun, G.O.S.K, High Commissioner of Mauritius to Malaysia and Dato Pardip Kumar Kukreja, Executive Chairman of the Paradise Group of Companies (Malaysia).

The Economic Development Board facilitated the delegations’ visits and meetings with local institutions and members of the private sectors such as the Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Chinese Business Chamber, Mauritius Freeport Development and Landscope Mauritius. They also paid courtesy visits to high dignitaries, namely His Excellency Prithvirajsing Roopun, G.C.S.K, President of the Republic of Mauritius and the Honorable Dorine Chukowry, Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection.

#edbmauritius #businessdevelopment #diplomaticrelations

Episode 100 of the #FinTalks podcast is now live! 🎙️

In this #FinTalks episode, we speak with Prof. Simon Grima, Associate Professor and Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Management & Accountancy (FEMA) at the University of Malta. We delve into the crucial link between academia and industry, discussing how advancements in risk management, risk mitigation, and data analysis can drive improvements.

Stream the #podcast now 👉 https://lnkd.in/exNkV3PT

#FinancialServices

FinCity.Tokyo (東京国際金融機構).Tokyo held a FinTech themed networking event at Tokyo Innovation Base on July 31st. We have been holding networking events on a variety of themes since 2020.

This time, in addition to networking, we organized a business matching session in advance between the speakers and the companies they are interested in. This enabled the speakers to exchange business cards with many companies during the networking, and at the same time, to have in-depth discussions through 1-on-1 business matching. In addition, companies and local governments that engaged in business matching with the speakers were able to see live presentations by the speakers and engage in in-depth discussions afterwards.

FinCity.Tokyo will continue to hold events to listen to the needs & voices of our clients.

5 speakers this time : ①Episode Six (E6) ②Chainalysis ③Everimpact ④FSCO (Fresh Supply Co) ⑤Mind Foundry

Invest Tokyo ​TOMOKO O.​ #国際金融都市

SAFE Radar on CSDDD: Signposts for a greener and more social economy The new EU directive requires large companies to ensure human rights and environmental standards throughout their supply chain. With a turnover of over 450 million euros and more than 1,000 employees, these companies are called upon to take sustainability particularly seriously. What are the exact requirements of the directive, and how can companies prepare for them? Find out in the third part of the SAFE Regulatory Radar in June: https://frankfurt-main-finance.com/en/safe-radar-on-csddd-signposts-for-a-greener-and-more-social-economy/

🚀 In October, we are looking forward to a great international celebration of the financial sector - Warsaw Finance Week! In Warsaw, we will meet with industry representatives from many parts of the world.

Delegations from 11 countries have already confirmed their participation: 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇦🇪Dubai, 🇫🇷 France, 🇬🇪 Georgia, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇭🇺 Hungary, and 🇮🇹 Italy. We also expect the participation of Ambassadors, allowing us to discuss the global development of the financial sector at the highest level.

Warsaw Finance Week includes various events, with its main highlight being the Future Finance Summit. What else? Many accompanying events, workshops, expert meetings, and of course, networking. It is an opportunity to exchange experiences and know-how with representatives of companies, organizations, and institutions from around the world!

Registration: 👉 https://lnkd.in/g92xqA6U

Pawel Widawski, Piotr Brewiński, Kasia Jedlińska, Zuzanna Krauzowicz, Gabriela Mrozek, Katarzyna Multan, Anna Malanowska, Aneta Girdwoyń (Kmoch)

🌟Join the PWMA Wealth Management Summit 2024: "Navigating New Norms: Drive, Connect, Transform"

#FSDC supports this premier event, where you can discover how Hong Kong's strategic initiatives are enhancing its status as a premier wealth management hub. Gain insights into strategies for thriving amid evolving market conditions, driving forward new approaches, and connecting with the latest trends and technologies to transform the wealth management landscape.

The event unites senior executives, thought leaders, government officials, and regulators to promote vigilance, adaptability, advocacy, and innovative investment frameworks, ensuring continuous improvement and resilience.

📅Date: November 22, 2024 📍 Venue: Grand Ballroom, 16/F, Hopewell Hotel ⏰Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm

🔗Register now: https://lnkd.in/gYTQsJa3 🔎For details: https://lnkd.in/gKdKHmkv

#PWMA #PWMASummit #WealthManagement #FamilyOffice #AlternativeInvestments #Wealthtech #FSDC #fsdchk

The financial sector is no stranger to change, but we believe that stability is the key to sustainable growth. In his recent blog, our CEO, Joe Moynihan, discusses how a stable environment supports innovation and resilience. Discover how we're fostering a secure and prosperous financial landscape for our clients and partners.

https://lnkd.in/e92QNU2i

#SustainableGrowth #FinancialServices #CEOBlog

Tidjane Thiam, Board Chairman of Rwanda Finance Limited, will be speaking at the Inclusive FinTech Forum on August 26-27 in Kigali, Rwanda. Don’t miss out!

Register today at https://lnkd.in/d3FtF2up

#IFF2024

National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) Elevandi Rwanda Development Board (RDB) RwandaICT Norrsken Rwanda ICT Chamber Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)

The European securitization market has seen limited activity since the financial crisis, partly due to the lack of targeted guidelines for green securitization.

Paula Redondo Pereira, Head of Listing & Regulatory Affairs at Luxembourg Stock Exchange, emphasizes the need for EU-specific standards to build trust and encourage adoption.

The introduction of the EU Green Bond Regulation, effective from 21 December 2024, aims to provide clear standards, offering two paths: securitization backed by green assets or proceeds used for environmental objectives.

Read more here: shorturl.at/wyciB

#GreenFinance #Securitisation #EURegulation #LuxembourgGreenExchange #SustainableInvesting

🎬 A look back at two key sessions of #ParisFinanceForum 2024! 📌 "Relaunching securitization to better finance the European economy" 🇬🇧

The session was led by Alan Katz, Head of Bloomberg News 's Paris office, with leading speakers such as Nathalie Aufauvre de l'Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution (ACPR), Alexander Batchvarov de Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Fabrice DEMARIGNY de Mazars, and Alain Papiasse de BNP Paribas CIB. https://lnkd.in/gEikJzKA

📌 "Preparing for the risk of a +4°C Europe: what role for the financial sector?"

Cécile Goubet of Institut de la finance durable led this discussion with experts such as Jean-Jacques Barbéris of Amundi, Benoît Leguet of I4CE - Institut de l'économie pour le climat / Institute for Climate Economics, Florence Lustman of France Assureurs, Sophie Mourlon of DGEC – Direction générale de l’énergie et du climat and Ludovic Subran of Allianz. https://lnkd.in/gGhCKp25

#finance #économie #titrisation #adaptation #sustainability #Europe

Read our CEO, Yousuf Al-Jaida’s, latest insights in the City & Financial Global blog! 🌐

He delves into the strategic steps Qatar is taking to build a robust digital assets sector, emphasising the innovative #QFCDigitalAssetsLab, which is spearheading the development of digital assets in the country. 🇶🇦

🔗https://lnkd.in/eZeEA4U2

#QFC #DigitalAssets #Fintech #Qatar #Doha

We are pleased to support the Global Ethical Finance Initiative (GEFI)’s Ethical Finance Global 2024, taking place at the RBS Conference Centre in Edinburgh on 25 September 2024. This event will address navigating uncertainty, leadership, and purpose in times of crisis, delivering a just transition, and developing practical solutions for climate and nature.

We are pleased to offer a 50% discount on tickets using the promo code TCUK50.

For further information on the programme and registration, check out here: https://lnkd.in/eX-58SRX

#EEG #SustainableFinance