Financial Center News #66

The World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC) is excited to announce its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Tokyo on October 15, hosted by our member FinCity.Tokyo (東京国際金融機構) 🏙️

The mission kicks off with a visit from Sapporo Financial Center representatives to Tokyo, marking a collaborative effort to strengthen ties and share insights on financial innovation and economic development. 🌱🤝 Following this, the WAIFC delegation will head to the Tokyo Stock Exchange, one of the world’s largest and most influential financial markets, to discuss the latest trends and future prospects in global finance. 📊💹

The itinerary also includes a visit to Osaka, where we will engage with business leaders from Osaka Prefecture, exploring new opportunities for cooperation between international financial centers and local businesses. This effort aims to foster a more integrated and dynamic global financial network. 🌐💼

The #WAIFC AGM in Tokyo promises to be a key event in the financial calendar, promoting dialogue, innovation, and growth within the international financial centers worldwide.

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#WAIFC #AGM #Tokyo #FinancialInnovation #GlobalFinance #FinCityTokyo #Collaboration #EconomicDevelopment #BusinessNetworking

ADGM welcomes the launch of the region’s first regulated digital market for private and public securities—Finstreet!

Fully regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), Finstreet leverages cutting-edge traditional and blockchain technology to empower investors and issuers worldwide.

With enhanced liquidity, global connectivity, and 360° trading, all from one centralized global platform, Finstreet is set to transform the future of finance.

#ChangingMarkets #Innovation #Finance #DigitalMarket #FSRA #GlobalConnectivity Rorix Holdings Sirius International Holding

4250 participants 70 countries 40 sessions 180 speakers 16 sponsors 25 media partners 650 k views on Instagram. Hundreds of posts, user generated content. A special app for the event, where more than 1.3k guests logged in and held about 100 meetings. An event with the participation of the Head of State, opening of the AIFC Business Club, evening reception.

All this and much more is Astana Finance Days 2024, my second forum of such a large scale (+4 capital markets forums on AIX) and a unique experience for our wonderful team.

This is the result of the long and painstaking work of our entire team under the leadership of Renat Bekturov, CFA , Yernar Zhanadil, hand in hand with Nursultan Serikbay, Daniyar Kelbetov, CFA, FRM, Temirlan Mukhanbetzhanov, CFA, Bakhtiyar T., Talgat Amanbayev 🚀, but today I'd like to express special gratitude for the dedication, involvement, professionalism to our Communication and Marketing Unit.

Assemgul Daribayeva and her team Dina Kamelinova, Gaukhar Myrzatay, Saida Kospan were responsible for all the visualization of presentations for the President, for the conference's branding, for the event app.

Zarina Buyenbayeva supervised the work of a large team of copywriters, mobilographers, photographers, SMM managers so that you had the best pictures and quotes from speakers, creative reels, and podcasts. Auyez Kanash, Azamat Smailov, Madina Karimova, MA, Altay Sembayev, Nazerke Sailauova, Narkes Baltogayeva, Yelden Sarybay, Kassym Zhamshitov, Yevgeniy Vershinin.

Ainur Issabayeva and her team Anna Russakova, Saule Talgatova, Yuri M., Kamila Akimova, ensured fruitful cooperation with the media, publication of press releases, cooperation with our sponsors, AFD website, award ceremony, live in TG.

Separate big thanks to Bakytzhan Toimbek who went through fire and water being the project manager and coordinating the work between all internal and many external stakeholders.

Good afternoon from Busan Finance Center 😊

Today, a special 8th BFC concert was held in collaboration with BIFC! 🎉

Today's performance was led by KNN Philharmonic Orchestra. The program included Eine Kleine Nachtmusik 1st movement - W.A.Mozart, Love affair ost "Piano solo", Mission impossible Theme, A.Piazzolla - Introduccion al Angel, Disney medley. They performed a total of 5 songs and sang Nat King Cole - "L-O-V-E" as an encore.😍

Only one performance left on September 19th! Please continue to show your support and interest until the final concert! 👏

#DIFC announces several updates that advance its position as the premier choice for wealth and asset management companies.

Read the full press release to learn more about the DIFC Fund Centre and other exciting developments.

Read more: https://lnkd.in/dFMhS_nX

🤝[The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Congo to the Republic of Mauritius paid a courtesy call to the Economic Development Board]

H.E. Mr. Constant-Serge BOUNDA, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Congo to the Republic of Mauritius with residence in Maputo, Mozambique paid a courtesy call on the Deputy CEO of EDB, Mr. Sachin Mohabeer yesterday morning, 10th September 2024.

Mr. Sachin Mohabeer provided an overview of the opportunities which could be explored between both countries. He reiterated EDB’s commitment to work closely with its counterpart, the API Congo to chart out a plan for potential areas of collaboration between Mauritius and Congo-Brazaville. The DCEO also expressed the possibility of hosting an inward mission with Congolese business operators in Mauritius as well as organizing knowledge sharing sessions.

🌐 Read more - https://lnkd.in/dNsKdJ3E

#edbmauritius #businessopportunities #diplomaticrelations

🎤 Rachel Coleiro, Senior Associate, Camilleri Preziosi Advocates will be participating in the panel session titled "Setting up in Malta – A practical perspective" during the event titled "Navigating EU Investment Fund frameworks: Malta's offering".

Register now and join us on the 11th of September in Zürich, Switzerland 👉 https://shorturl.at/GssVj

#FinancialServices #Funds

🔷 The Financial Services Authority (FSCA), in cooperation with the Small and Medium Enterprises Authority (SMA), launched today the two-day Insurance and Finance Products Program in Dhofar Governorate.

🔷 The program aimed to enhance SME owners' understanding of the importance of insurance and financing in reducing risk and protecting property, in addition to highlighting the financing tools available in the market.

#هيئة_الخدمات_المالية #FSA Authority for SME Development Credit Oman

Naomi Takegoshi, relationship manager of FinCity.Tokyo (東京国際金融機構) will be moderating a panel discussion presented by the Japan Private Equity Association at IPEM. Looking forward to meeting you soon!

📉 Shortage of skilled workers in the financial sector: What the industry 📈 says The Center for Financial Studies s (CFS), together with Frankfurt Main Finance (FMF), publishes the CFS Index, which measures sentiment in the financial industry on a quarterly basis. In the special question, specialists and managers were asked this time about securing young talent and dealing with the shortage of skilled workers - the results are revealing: 🔍 Age structure: A majority of 55.3 percent of respondents consider the age structure in their company to be balanced. However, almost 40% of respondents see a problem in the fact that their company employs too many older employees. Especially in view of the rapid digitalization, this represents a challenge that requires new qualifications. 📚 Invest in training: In times of changing work requirements, the training of the workforce is crucial. Almost half of those surveyed (44%) consider their company's investments in this area to be needs-based. Nevertheless, 52% call for more commitment and investment in the qualification of employees - 43% consider the efforts made so far to be too low, 9.5% even far too little. Quote Hubertus Väth, Managing Director Frankfurt Main Finance: "It is pleasing that the financial sector has taken up the challenge and is investing in training and further education. The increasing use of AI offers enormous opportunities to inspire people and increase productivity. Now is the time to establish appropriate certifications and training courses and to advertise them confidently." The results of the study show that the financial sector is facing major challenges, but also has many opportunities to counter the shortage of skilled workers. In particular, companies can equip themselves for the future through increased training and the targeted use of AI. 👉 Click here for the special question: https://frankfurt-main-finance.com/en/cfs-survey-on-skills-shortage-in-the-financial-industry/

🚀 We cordially invite you to a special meeting of our fintech community – Financial Crime Fighters 24 – Polish Edition. 🔐 The event will provide an opportunity to discuss the security of the financial sector. We will cover the challenges faced at regulatory, technological, and human resources levels, as well as the stable and innovative development of the fintech sector. 🤝 You cannot afford to miss our in-depth discussion followed by our regular networking session—an opportunity to strengthen business and personal relationships while enjoying drinks and music 🎶. See you there! ➡ Registration: https://lnkd.in/d7QiAvGy 🔹 More information about the event below ⬇ ⬇ ⬇

#FinancialCrimeFighters #FinancialCrimeFighters2024 #WarsawFinancialCrimeFighters #AMLYZE #FintechPoland #Skaleet #PKOBank #Mastercard

AMLYZE, Skaleet, PKO Bank Polski, Mastercard, Alexandre Pinot, CAMS, Elżbieta Franków-Jaśkiewicz, dr Konrad Stolarski, Jekaterina Govina, Marcelina Szwed-Ziemichód, Dawid Sendecki, Mariusz Ziemba, Tadas Češkevičius, CAMS, Alicja Łosowska, Pawel Karp, Lukasz Krzykwa, Aleksandra Bańkowska, Liutauras Žilinskas, Quentin Barria, Michał Kempa Pawel Widawski, Piotr Brewiński, Gabriela Mrozek, Kasia Jedlińska, Katarzyna Multan, Zuzanna Krauzowicz, Aneta Girdwoyń (Kmoch), Anna Malanowska

#FSDC hosted an insightful panel discussion on “Harnessing Financial Services Opportunities in the Belt and Road: #HongKong as a Gateway to Global Expansion in #ASEAN and the #MiddleEast Markets” at the Belt and Road Summit today.

Distinguished speakers emphasized Hong Kong’s strategic role as a super-connector for global expansion. They highlighted its robust financial services, regulatory expertise, and strategic location within the Belt and Road network.

The discussion covered partnerships, opportunities, and challenges with markets in the regions, including #Indonesia, #Malaysia, the #Philippines, and #Qatar, underscoring Hong Kong's unique strengths and encouraging collaborations to enhance its role in global growth.

Featured Speakers: • Ms Laila Aljefairi, Director, Professional Services Sector, Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Authority • Ms Winnie Fan, Deputy General Manager, Global Corporate Banking Department, Bank of China (Hong Kong) • Mr Andrew J. Gan, Director, The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE) • Mr Dauwood Malik, Member of the Middle East Advisory Group, Financial Services Development Council; Managing Partner, Hong Kong, Clifford Chance • Mr Cahyo R. Muzhar, Director General, Legal Administrative Affairs, Ministry of Law and Human Rights, Republic of Indonesia

Panel Chair: Dr King Au, FSDC Executive Director

Opening Remarks: The Hon Tengku Zafrul Aziz, Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry of Malaysia (Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI))

#beltandroad #beltandroadinitiative #asean #middleeast #financialservices #fsdchk #fsdchongkong Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB)

A year ago, in partnership with Digital Jersey, we launched ProMatch for our Members – Jersey’s digital matchmaking service to connect local financial services firms and with digital providers.

With over 50 providers listed on the site, the service has gone on to help solve a number of technological issues for financial and professional services firms.

Whether you’re looking for a specific digital solution or just wanting to explore the resources that we have in Jersey, you can find out more about the platform here 👉 https://promatch.je/

Happy Birthday ProMatch!

I recently had the privilege of meeting Mr. Tidjane Thiam for the second time, this time during his visit to Rwanda Finance Ltd (RFL), where I work as Business Development Manager. It was an incredible honor to be able to spend a few minutes with him, and I am deeply grateful for the words of encouragement he shared about my work at RFL and my career development during the brief moments we were able to talk.

For those who may not know, Mr. Thiam is the Chairman of the Board of Directors at Rwanda Finance Ltd. His remarkable career spans leadership roles such as the former CEO of Credit Suisse and Prudential, with significant contributions to the global financial industry. He is also a presidential candidate in Ivory Coast, the country where I was born and spent half of my life. For those who know me personally, they know how deep my connection with Ivory Coast is 😁

The opportunity to engage with someone of his stature is both humbling and inspiring, further motivating me to keep pushing forward in my professional journey.

#Leadership #CareerDevelopment #RwandaFinance #IvoryCoast #BusinessDevelopment

Missed our most recent livestream "Focus On Cross-Border Investments" and want to learn more about the pivotal role cross-border capital plays in driving global economic growth?

Hear from industry experts, including speakers from MFA - Managed Funds Association, DLA Piper, Invesco US, Loyens & Loeff, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, GSK Stockmann, Waystone, and EY Law Luxembourg, as they discuss how cross-border investments are fostering innovation, sustainability, and breaking down barriers in both emerging and developed markets.

Watch the full replay here: bit.ly/3zdLnDR

#CrossBorderInvestments #FinanceLivestream #FinancialServices #EconomicGrowth

💡 Paris Europlace is a partner of the #DafDay 2024 organized by our Finance Innovation branch: an unmissable event for accounting and corporate finance professionals.

⏰ September 25 📍 Rive Montparnasse

On the program: 🗣 Conferences and workshops on: CSRD, automation of accounting processes, inter-company transactions, cash management, electronic invoicing, alternative financing, AI, etc. 🤝 Networking with the many exhibitors and partners present

Free admission for Paris Europlace members.

Register now 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/eSmrB28t

Looking to establish a Holding Company (HC)? Here’s why starting one with QFC could be the smartest move for your business or private wealth management:

🌍 Strategic Gateway: QFC is the perfect base for multinational organisations expanding into the region or for local companies looking to go global. Establish your HC at the crossroads of major markets.

📈 Private Wealth Optimisation: Individuals can utilise an HC to manage intangible assets, such as shares, giving you greater control and flexibility in your wealth management strategy.

🏢 Seamless Migration: Already have a company outside the QFC? You can easily migrate to QFC and register it as an HC, benefiting from a supportive and business-friendly environment.

🌐 Global Flexibility: The subsidiaries or companies within your Holding Group don’t have to be incorporated in the QFC - giving you the flexibility to manage diverse assets across jurisdictions.

🚀 Operational Freedom: Your group’s operations aren’t restricted to Qatar. You can operate globally while still benefiting from QFC’s robust legal and financial frameworks.

Register your firm with QFC: https://lnkd.in/dsirD7pP

We recently travelled to Kyiv to meet with key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine, National securities and stock market comission, State Property Fund of Ukraine, and the National Bank of Ukraine, as part of the City-Ukraine Hub project—funded by UK International Development—to explore how we can drive private sector involvement in Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction, while also boosting foreign direct investment. Our discussions covered the development of a single window investment promotion agency to streamline efforts, alongside key topics including aligning capital markets and financial sector regulation with international standards, supporting Ukraine’s EU accession, and enhancing the business environment. We also focused on areas such as anti-money laundering, corporate governance, state-owned enterprise privatisation, sustainability reporting standards, and capacity building. Exciting times ahead as we work together to build a resilient future for Ukraine. Sign up for our newsletter to stay updated on our progress https://lnkd.in/e_d5NXVU. #TheCityUK #Ukraine #financialservices #internationaldevelopment

Oleksii Sobolev, CFA | Oksana Osmachko | Olesia Myzina | Kateryna Rozhkova | Stefan Kossoff | Pavlo Kalashnikov | Victoria Volotovska 🇺🇦 | Denys Shchur | Oleksandr (Sasha) Kravchenko | Anton Razumniy | Olga Zykova | Anna Liubyma | Andy Hunder | Nataliia Chervona | Sergiy Tsivkach | Konstantinos Nakis | Olga Slyvynska | Vladyslava Grudova | Paul Oliver | Charles Claypoole | Roger Barb | Sebastian Lawson | Katya Gorbatiouk | Joanne Murphy, MBA, MCBI | Richard Leather | George Littlejohn | Vikas Aggarwal | Tom Attenborough | Nicola Watkinson (she/her) | Inna Meteleva | Steve Bourne | Anna Rogers | Katya Kuznetsova