Financial Center News #79

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), took the stage as a panelist during an engaging discussion. 🎤

The panel, titled "Guiding a Low Carbon Future: Are businesses Net Zero Consistent?", explored the critical question of how businesses align with the Net Zero goals and what steps they need to take for a sustainable future. ♻️💡

Keiichi Aritomo brought valuable insights, contributing to the global dialogue on sustainability and the transition to a low-carbon economy. 🌱📈

📲 Info: https://lnkd.in/ekYST5AV

#Sustainability #NetZero #FutureForum #Leadership #FinCityTokyo #GlobalImpact #Dubai #ClimateAction 🌟

Our member ADGM is hosting the Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2024 🎉

This event is set to gather global leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to explore the future of finance, technology, and sustainability in one of the most dynamic financial hubs in the world. 💡🏙️

📲 More info: https://lnkd.in/emQcybrf

#WAIFC #ADGM #AbuDhabiFinanceWeek #FinanceInnovation #GlobalCollaboration 🌟🌍

H.E. Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADGM, at #ADFW2024 emphasized the power of human capital in achieving Abu Dhabi's ambitions.

Innovation, resilience and creativity are at the core of everything we do as a global leader in finance and beyond.

🌟Promoting Work-Life Balance at AIFC Authority

💼✨In the fast-paced world of finance, achieving a healthy work-life balance can be challenging. At AIFC Authority, we are committed to fostering employee well-being by implementing initiatives to support mental health and overall wellness. 📈 Here are some initiatives we embrace:

👉Wellness Programs: Our regular yoga classes have become a favorite among employees, helping them reduce stress, improve focus, and boost energy levels. Our employees have shared how these sessions create a sense of calm and productivity that lasts throughout their day.

👉 Skills Exchange: "AIFC Masters" sessions provide employees with an opportunity to exchange skills and hobbies beyond work, such as learning new languages, participating in marathons, or exploring other interests, fostering stronger connections and a supportive workplace culture. 🌍🏃‍♂️

👉Engagement Surveys: By collecting regular feedback, we foster open communication between leadership and team members to discuss workload and stress management.

💪✨By prioritizing well-being, we contribute to a more motivated and high-performing team.

— 📌 Gulnar Bakytzhanova, Assoc CIPD Senior Manager, Human Resources & Organisational Development Department at AIFC Authority

Z/Yen Community Newsletter December 2024 is Out Now! 😊

ㅁ Z/Yen Community Newsletter December 2024 - Launch of the Busan Digital Asset Exchange (BDAN)

ㅇ Issuer: Z/Yen Group Limited * A think tank in the City of London established in 1994 by Michael Mainelli, the current Mayor of the City of London for 2023/2024. Annually, Z/Yen publishes The Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) and The Global Green Finance Index (GGFI), ranking over 120 cities worldwide.

ㅇ Publication date: December 4, 2024

ㅇ Main contents: On October 28, 2024, during Blockchain Week in Busan, the Busan Digital Asset Exchange (BDAN) was launched, enabling the trading of digital commodities like gold- and silver-backed certificates. BDAN (Busan Digital Asset Nexus) also established the Asia Digital Asset Exchange Alliance (ADEA) with partners across Asia, enhancing Busan’s role in the global digital asset ecosystem.

Casablanca Finance City Brings the Moroccan Community in the UAE together for an Exclusive Dubai Gathering.

On November 25th, Casablanca Finance City had the privilege of hosting a remarkable evening dedicated to networking, exchanging ideas, and uncovering new business opportunities with the vibrant Moroccan community in the UAE.

A heartfelt thank you to all who participated, making this event a valuable occasion to foster connections and pave the way for exciting ventures.

#CFC #UAE #MoroccoUAE #BusinessNetworking #Collaboration #Innovation

Unlock the potential of private credit in the Middle East with our latest #DIFCUnplugged episode. Join Sohail Shaikh, Director at PwC Middle East, as he discusses emerging trends and opportunities in this rapidly expanding asset class with Jonathan Beardall, Vice President – Wealth & Asset Management, DIFC Authority.

Discover how the region is driving growth and innovation across wealth and asset management. #DIFC #PrivateCredit #WealthAndAssetManagement #Dubai #FinancialCentre #FutureOfFinance

Tune in to the full episode now on YouTube: bit.ly/4f6liWk and Spotify: spoti.fi/3OO3F2N

𝐌𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐎𝐄𝐂𝐃 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬 Under the theme ‘Cultural Diversity’, 10 Mauritian artists are showcasing their respective artwork to high-profile international delegates and other representatives from 60 countries attending the conference. The exhibition is open from 9 to 11 December 2024 at the OECD Conference Centre in Paris.

The organization of this exhibition by EDB provides an exclusive platform to local artists to showcase the rich cultural heritage of Mauritius to the world. By leveraging on the audience attending the business forum, the art exhibition act as a bridge connecting global private and public authorities and the citizens to discover the heritage of #MauritianArt.

#edbmauritius #EDBCreative #ArtisLokal #CreativeIndustry #ArtExhibition

At our recently held Quarterly Members’ Night (QMN), EnterpriseNGR brought together C-level executives in Nigeria's Financial and Professional Services (FPS) sector to connect, share insights, and celebrate EnterpriseNGR's achievements.

The November edition of EnterpriseNGR’s QMN spotlighted the Youth of Enterprise (YOE) initiative, showcasing its talents, transformative journeys, and notable accomplishments.

Special thank you to PwC Nigeria one of EnterpriseNGR’s Founding Members, for sponsoring this QMN and collaborating with us to advance Nigeria’s FPS sector while creating opportunities for young Nigerians to #greenstart their dream careers.

#EnterpriseNGR #FPSsector #YouthEmpowerment

FinanceMalta is participating in Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) from 9th to 12th December 2024, joining industry leaders to foster collaboration and explore emerging opportunities in the financial services sector.

The delegation includes: 🤝 Christian Manicaro, PhD, CFA, Elaine Bonnici and Gabriele Rossi (AQA Capital Ltd) 🤝 Franklin Cachia (CSB Group)

The focus will be on showcasing Malta's competitive edge in financial services and its innovative solutions for global markets. ADFW is a unique platform to strengthen connections, exchange insights, and highlight Malta’s pivotal role in shaping the future of finance.

#ADFW2024 #GlobalFinance #FinancialServices

Calling all policymakers, technologists, business leaders, and investors! Japan FinTech Festival is the ultimate platform for networking, collaboration, and learning from global pioneers who are shaping the future of fintech.

Join us as we bring together the fintech community from Japan and beyond to "Build the New Financial Corridor". Don’t miss out - check out the #JFF2025 week preview and save the date: 3-7 March 2025 in Tokyo!

Find out more: https://hubs.ly/Q02_cQfd0

How will equities, interest rates, gold and the DAX develop in the coming year? The DVFA e. V. 's investment professionals have given their assessments for 2025:

📈 Equities remain favorites: Most experts see equities as the strongest asset class. After two exceptionally good years, however, expectations remain subdued. 💰 Gold in demand: A majority expect gold prices to rise, with many respondents seeing values above USD 2,900 per troy ounce. 📉 Interest rates stable: For 10-year German government bonds, the majority forecasts interest rates of around 2%. 💶 Dollar strong: Two-thirds of respondents expect the U.S. dollar to continue to strengthen under the Trump administration. 📊 DAX with caution: A third is pessimistic, and even a fall below 20,000 seems possible. 🌍 Risks dominate: Geopolitics and the economy remain the central factors of uncertainty.

The capital market outlook shows that after two strong years, caution is shaping the forecasts. What does this mean for your investment strategy? Share your opinion! You can read all the results here: https://frankfurt-main-finance.com/en/dvfa-monthly-question-december-capital-markets-more-in-consolidation-mode-in-2025-continued-uncertain-environment/

🛎️ Last Call! This is your last chance to register for our webinar dedicated to attracting IT specialists to Polish financial institutions. Don’t miss out—join us!

🎯 On Tuesday, December 17, we invite you to a webinar discussing the report “Is the financial sector ready for the AI revolution?” prepared in collaboration with speedapp.

🧭 Our research reveals a key challenge for the financial sector: attracting talent to create and implement AI solutions. The majority of IT experts prefer career growth in tech companies (61%). A significant portion (54%) aspires to work for international firms, while only 17% are interested in domestic companies.

What can Polish financial institutions do to attract highly qualified experts and expand their IT talent pools? How is the industry perceived by professionals? Find answers to these and more questions during our session on December 17!

The report’s unique value lies in its broad perspective, featuring insights from experts across various fields: fintech, software houses, universities, and the legal industry. It is also the result of over 100 hours of in-depth interviews with innovation specialists.

🗓️ Date: 17.12.2024 🕔 Time: 12:00–1.00 PM ➡️ Registration: Email us at kmultan@futurefinancepoland.com 🔹 Download the report: https://lnkd.in/dqGdatvP

The webinar will be conducted in Polish.

Piotr Zielinski Marlena Wieteska Paweł Marcinkowski Klaudia Kowalska Zuzanna Krauzowicz, Pawel Widawski, Piotr Brewiński, Katarzyna Multan, Kasia Jedlińska, Anna Malanowska

🤝 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 The British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong

#FSDC engaged in an enriching exchange of insights with #BritChamHK, focusing on solidifying Hong Kong’s position as a leading #InternationalFinancialHub. Key topics included enhancing #capitalmarket regulation frameworks and advancing the development of #stablecoin and #CBDC. We look forward to continuing this fruitful collaboration with the British Chamber of Commerce to drive innovation and growth in the financial sector in the coming year.

#FinancialDevelopment #DigitalAssets #FinancialServices #HongKong #IFC

The recent MoU between Abu Dhabi Global Market ADGM and Istanbul Financial Center marks a significant milestone in promoting shared excellence in finance, regulatory advancement, and cross-border economic collaboration. A promising step forward for the financial world.

Family Offices in the GCC - Trends and Opportunities for Jersey

Listen to Faizal Bhana, our Director – Middle East, Africa and India in conversation with Daniel Channing, Executive Director at Crestbridge Family Office Services as they unpack the family business trends and opportunities for Jersey firms in the Gulf region.

In this episode discover Daniel’s views and expertise on how Gulf based families are choosing to structure their wealth, and which of Jersey’s wealth management products they are choosing and why. Plus, he shares other key insights into working with Gulf based family offices and enterprises, and how he sees this relationship developing.

Discover more: https://jsy.fi/3Zt3dMh

The launch of the Financial Sector Skills Survey Report today marked a significant moment, bringing together government officials, industry leaders, and key stakeholders.

Key highlights of the event:

•Insightful remarks from government officials, partners, and industry leaders •A detailed presentation of the Financial Sector Skills Survey findings •An inspiring panel discussion on 'The Future of Finance: Going Beyond Numbers’

This report is set to guide policymakers, financial institutions, and stakeholders in addressing critical skills gaps and driving impactful change.

Our Focus On 2025 event provided a deep dive into the pivotal changes that are shaping the financial services landscape.

Our expert speakers examined the opportunities arising from new economics and geopolitical dynamics, the impact of new regulations, and the latest in the realm of ESG, sharing invaluable insights into what lies ahead.

If you missed the livestream, catch up on all the discussions by watching the replay.

Watch now: bit.ly/3CQUUCl

Tom Théobald Carl Tannenbaum Benoît Theunissen Anke Klein Jenny de Nijs Timothée Jaulin

#FocusOn2025 #GlobalFinance #ESG

📌 As part of the "Capital Markets for Sustainable and Inclusive FinanceIFC - International Finance Corporation - Paris Europlace - Université Paris Dauphine - PSL programme, supported by the Direction générale du Trésor (French Treasury), the 18 participants of the 4th promotion, representing a dozen emerging countries, were received at Bercy by William Roos, Head of the Multilateral Affairs and Development Department (SAMD) and Jean BENSAID, Director of Fin Infra to discuss major development issues, The main areas discussed were: 1️⃣ The challenges of financing for development, in its various components, in particular relations with multilaterals. 2️⃣ The sustainability of emerging countries' external debt, its management and the role of the Paris Club with Philippe Guyonnet Dupérat. 3️⃣ Infrastructure financing, one of the main challenges for emerging countries, and the solutions deployed by public authorities to mobilize private financing. ⏩ This meeting of exchanges also made it possible to consider new avenues of Africa-France partnerships. This high-level programme, unique in its design, has been a great international success, thanks in particular to the mobilisation of public and private players in the Paris financial centre.

Clarisse SENAYA | Marie Ross | Caroline Raiffaud | Olivier GINEPRO | Karim ZINE-EDDINE | Nadine Huynh | Tom Ceusters | Frederic Wandey | Valentine Robert

2024-2025 Cohort: Aïssa BOUGMA | Jacqueline Sonia SADI | Catherine NDIAYE | ANDRY LALAINA REGIS RAKOTOBE | Mohamed vall Abderahmane | Landry N'djomon | Freddy Kalubanga | Mahenina Vatsiniaina RABENASOLO | Gildas G. | Marc Samuel JOASSAINT | Mamadou Doudou SY | Francise Dominique Mbang Mviang | Georgette Oko | Esperanciana D.Obono Mico Bilogo | Darich EYENI KAKINDE | Fabrice Yoboue | Ange-Felix Zossou | Hamado Seogo

The most recent Qatar Financial Centre PMI™ report for November 2024 has been released. 📊

Explore in-depth analyses of Qatar's private industry performance, spanning manufacturing, construction, wholesale, retail, and services, all assessed via the Purchasing Managers' Index.

🔗Access the full report: https://lnkd.in/dsQA9Sd7

#QFC #QFCPMI #EconomicAnalysis #QatarBusiness #Doha

We are delighted to announce the appointment of John Godfrey as our new, permanent Managing Director, Public Affairs, Policy and Research. John's extensive experience of working in financial and related professional services, his expertise and deep policy insight will be a great asset to the team and to our members.

You can read more here: https://lnkd.in/eVexURzp

#TheCityUK

Driving Innovation: Public vs. Private Sector Leadership

At the recent Latitude59 fintech conference, our very own Brenda Mbathi joined a distinguished panel to discuss a critical topic: Who leads the way? The Role of Public and Private Sectors in Driving Innovation.

The session explored how collaboration between public and private sectors can unlock transformative ideas, create sustainable solutions, and drive meaningful impact in the fintech ecosystem.

A big thank you to the panelists and everyone who attended for such an engaging and thought-provoking discussion! Together, we can continue to push the boundaries of what's possible.

#AfricasGatewayToTheWorld #TRIFICSEZ #Latitude59