Financial Center News | 17 January 2025

At the Asian Financial Forum, Hubertus Väth emphasized finance and business’s power for peace and prosperity in his inaugural remarks as WAIFC Vice-Chair. As a founding member, he expressed responsibility during global challenges and transformation.

#WAIFC #AFF2025 #GlobalFinance

The 18th Asian Financial Forum is officially underway! WAIFC participates thanks to the Financial Services Development Council’s invitation. Managing Director Jochen Biedermann engages with HKMA, SFC, and FSTB. An MoU signing between WAIFC members is planned.

#WAIFC #AFF2025 #HongKong

WAIFC’s Head of Marketing Badr Boussabat speaks at KIFC’s global event on "The Future of Digital Skills" – discussing how financial centers embrace digital transformation to address talent challenges and opportunities in the era of AI and automation.

#WAIFC #DigitalSkills #Finance #AI

Beyond its iconic skyline and stunning islands, Abu Dhabi is a crossroads where history, innovation and culture thrive side by side. Discover the Abu Dhabi that inspires the world.

#ADGM #AbuDhabi #Innovation

The first Islamic Index ETF – ITS Shariah – has launched on the AIFC platform. Developed in accordance with Islamic finance principles, it tracks 30 of the world’s largest companies meeting AAOIFI criteria, independently verified by Sahih Systems.

#AIFC #IslamicFinance #ETF #Shariah

DIFC Unplugged Podcast: Louis-Vincent Gave, CEO of Gavekal Wealth, in conversation with Jonathan Beardall, Head of Wealth & Asset Management at DIFC. Exploring investment strategies, global market trends, and 2025 opportunities shaping the financial landscape.

#DIFC #Podcast #WealthManagement #Investment

Mauritius is strategically positioned as a key FinTech player in Africa and Asia, with a robust regulatory framework, thriving ecosystem, and strong government support for innovation and expansion into African markets.

#EDB #Mauritius #Fintech #Africa

EnterpriseNGR celebrates the appointment of Adebayo Ogunlesi to OpenAI’s Board of Directors, highlighting his exceptional leadership, innovation commitment, and global impact as an inspiration for Nigeria’s financial and professional services sector.

#EnterpriseNGR #Nigeria #OpenAI #Leadership

Exclusive seminar: "Navigating the Risk-Based Approach: Opening Corporate Bank Accounts in Malta" | January 16, 2025 | AM Business Centre, Żejtun

Bringing together corporate clients, compliance officers, legal professionals, and banking experts for a focused discussion on Malta’s banking landscape.

#FinanceMalta #Banking #Compliance #Malta

Celebrating achievements in the Digital Transformation Proficiency Index – FSA Oman’s commitment to advancing digital capabilities across the financial regulatory landscape.

#FSAOman #DigitalTransformation #Oman

FinCity.Tokyo roadshow across US cities in January-March 2025. First stop: Miami on January 27 at the "Private Credit Investor Forum 2025" hosted by AIMA and ACC. January 28-30: participation in "Global Alts 2025" with a dedicated Japan panel session.

#FinCityTokyo #Tokyo #USA #PrivateCredit

Finance Yard and TechQuartier invite professionals from digital assets, banking, and investment sectors to monthly networking meetings starting January 22, 2025, with renowned financial institutions.

#FrankfurtMainFinance #DigitalAssets #Networking #Frankfurt

Breakfast panel on "Accelerating Flows of Transition Finance: Shaping a Sustainable Future for GBA and Beyond" at AFF 2025, moderated by Dr. King Au. Panelists Joseph HL Chan, John Murton, Daniel Fung, Gabriel Wilson-Otto, and Sharon Wang explored Hong Kong’s role in sustainable finance.

#FSDC #HongKong #TransitionFinance #AFF2025

Istanbul Financial Center and the Hong Kong Financial Services Development Council have formed a new partnership, strengthening ties within the global financial world and cementing IFC’s path toward becoming a premier international financial hub.

#IFC #Istanbul #HongKong #Partnership

"The Big Transition" Summit | March 10-14, Jersey

Featuring keynotes by Mike Berners-Lee and Dame Susan Rice, the summit explores transition challenges and opportunities, technology’s role, and Jersey’s future as a finance centre and community approaching the 2030 deadline.

#JerseyFinance #SustainableFinance #TheBigTransition

IFF2025 addresses entrepreneurial empowerment as key to innovation – with strategies helping startups scale, build sustainable businesses, and foster opportunities from global experts. Join us February 24-26 in Kigali!

#IFF2025 #KIFC #Entrepreneurship #Africa

"81% of central banks have issued or are considering issuing a CBDC, with nearly half expecting to do so within the next five years," per OMFIF survey. The ECB and Bank of England lead on the digital euro and pound respectively.

#Luxembourg #CBDC #DigitalFinance #CentralBanks

QFC achieved outstanding 2024 growth with record company registrations and increasing global business interest, strengthening Qatar’s economy through a vibrant, diverse business ecosystem.

#QFC #Qatar #BusinessGrowth #Finance

Launched: "Key Facts about UK as International Financial Center 2024" – showing industry resilience. The UK continues to be the world’s largest financial services net exporter, with a trade surplus of $98.1bn.

#TheCityUK #UK #FinancialServices #CapitalMarkets

African SEZs Annual Meeting 2024 showcased innovation and collaboration, demonstrating the transformative potential of Special Economic Zones in driving Africa’s sustainable growth and economic development.

#TRIFIC #Kenya #AfricanSEZs #SustainableGrowth