Financial Center News #94

🚀 Our Newsletter of March is out! 📰📩

🎙️ Temirlan Mukhanbetzhanov, WAIFC Board Member and AIFC (Astana International Financial Centre) Board Member, shares insights on how AIFC plans to attract top financial institutions, expand its ecosystem, and solidify its role as Central Asia's leading financial and innovation hub. 💡

💰 Market Highlights: ✅ 140 new securities listings on Astana International Exchange (AIX) ✅ Trading turnover doubled to $1.3 billion in 2024 ✅ Carbon trading launched to support climate commitments 🌱

🔍 What's inside this newsletter? 🎙️ Opinion by Thomas Krantz 📌 AIFC's strategic goals for 2025 📌 EU-RFC's position on revitalizing Europe's securitization market 📌 Casablanca Finance City strengthening Czech investment ties in Africa 📌 DIFC & Verition's search for top finance interns in Dubai 📌 ADGM's major expansion adding 1,100+ new entities and more!

#WAIFC #Finance #Investment #Innovation #AIFC #FinancialMarkets #AstanaFinanceDays #GreenFinance

A thriving financial ecosystem and forward-thinking regulations—this is how ADIO and ADGM empower global investors and entrepreneurs to expand and succeed in the Capital of Capitals. From strategic incentives to seamless setup services, businesses gain access to a dynamic community and a future-ready economy.

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🔥 ✍ We're thrilled to share a new weproject.media article featuring Assel Zhumanova, Altay Slyamov, and Aizhan Orakbayeva. They dive into their career journeys at #AIFC, what makes their work unique, and why they chose to be part of this dynamic financial hub. Plus, they share key insights into what it's really like to work here!

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Over the past two weeks, Casablanca Finance City (CFC) had the privilege of engaging with key stakeholders in Mumbai and New Delhi. Through high-impact roundtables and insightful one-on-one discussions, such as the exclusive dinner hosted by Joy Basu and Sudhir Mishra, and our events with PHDCCI Delhi, FICCI, and EEPC INDIA, we highlighted Casablanca's strategic role as the preferred hub for African market operations and a key entry point to Europe.

India's leadership in infrastructure, renewable energy, IT, digital finance, pharmaceuticals, and aerospace presents tremendous opportunities for business connections with Africa. As a gateway to the continent, CFC is committed to facilitating these collaborations by offering an innovation-driven, secure, and business-friendly environment for companies looking to expand into Africa and Europe.

#CasablancaFinanceCity #IndiaAfrica #StrategicPartnership #Investment #CFC

Dubai AI Festival returns for a highly anticipated second edition as part of the inaugural #DubaiAIWeek, reinforcing the city's commitment to AI-driven innovation and economic growth.

Taking place on April 23-24, 2025, at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, the festival will convene global AI leaders, policymakers, investors, and industry experts to explore advancements, investment opportunities, and regulatory frameworks shaping the future of #AI.

With over 8,000 attendees, 500 investors, 100 speakers, and 100 exhibitors from 100+ countries, the event will serve as a platform for driving responsible AI adoption across businesses and government.

#DubaiAIFestival #DubaiAIWeek #DIFC2025 #DIFCInnovationHub #AI

In the spirit of strengthening institutional collaboration, Mr. Gilead Teri, Executive Director of the Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) paid a courtesy visit to the Economic Development Board during his visit to Mauritius in December 2024. The meeting provided an excellent platform for both TIC and Economic Development Board Mauritius (EDB) to further consolidate the excellent working relationship between the two institutions.

Mauritius and Tanzania, two dynamic economies in Africa, are poised for strengthening economic and bilateral relations, presenting vast opportunities for cooperation in trade and investment. The partnership between the two countries is based on shared objectives of economic growth, regional integration, and sustainable development. Both countries, strategically positioned in the Indian Ocean and East Africa, are key players in their respective regions, making their collaboration essential for the growth of Africa's economy.

Mr. Vinay Guddye, Director of Financial Services at EDB provided an overview of EDB, its diversified economy and sectors and the rising prominence of the real estate sector.

#bilateralrelations #EconomicGrowth #importexport

Lagos is stepping into the global economic spotlight! With the Lagos International Financial Centre (LIFC) initiative, we're creating a financial center that will attract investments, spark innovation, and create new opportunities.

We are collaborating with the Lagos State Government, the Federal Government, as well as key partners to position Lagos as Africa's premier financial services center.

Stay tuned—more updates are coming!

#EnterpriseNGR #ProfessionalServices #financialservices #thoughtleaders #Finance

🌟 Spotlight on FinanceMalta's Insights at GRC Week Malta 🌟

Last Thursday at #GRCWeekMalta, our Chairman, George Vella, and Chief Strategy Officer, Bernice Buttigieg, participated in two insightful panel discussions.

🔹 George Vella spoke on The Future of Sustainable Finance, highlighting the upcoming amendments to the MSE Green Bond Bye Laws to accommodate Blue, Social, Transition, and Sustainability-Linked Bonds. He called for stronger corporate responsibility, urging investors to prioritize sustainability despite higher costs and encouraging more accredited reviewers to champion the funding of sustainable development goals.

🔹 Bernice Buttigieg contributed to a discussion on Fostering a Positive Workplace Culture in Financial Services, emphasizing collaboration, transparency, and continuous learning. She reinforced that a strong workplace culture is built on people, not just policies.

#FinanceMalta #WorkplaceCulture #Leadership #GRCWeekMalta #TalentRetention #ESG #FutureOfSustainableFinance

💶 The digital euro: How Europe can score points with digital money 🪙

While the US is setting its strategy for digital financial technologies with Trump's new executive order, a digital dollar is surprisingly left out. But what does this mean for Europe? Could this be the moment when the digital euro becomes the deciding factor? ⚖️

The EU has already set the regulatory course, and initial tests show the potential. But is that enough to position itself globally? What role do blockchain, tokenization, and stablecoins play in this competition?

On Friday, the EU Roundtable of Financial Centres held a meeting in Warsaw at the headquarters of the Warsaw Stock Exchange. The meeting was opened by Jurand Drop, Undersecretary of State at Poland's Ministry of Finance, who outlined the key priorities of the Polish Presidency in the financial market sector.

Topics ranged from the Savings and Investment Union, MiCA regulation challenges, the potential of Open Finance (FIDA), and key challenges posed by PSD3/PSR. All the gathered financial centers recognized financial education as an important action that should be undertaken in order to build a strong and competitive, but above all, safe common market for financial services in the EU.

In the afternoon session, we shifted focus specifically to the future of finance in Central Europe, with Poland in the spotlight. Insights from Michal Kobza (Warsaw Stock Exchange), Marek Radzikowski (PKO Bank Polski), and Dariusz Mazurkiewicz (BLIK) underlined the dynamic growth and innovation potential of the Polish financial ecosystem.

Thank you to all the participants for the valuable exchanges and insightful discussions.

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How can Hong Kong further cement its status as a leading global #InsuranceHub? Join our Zoom webinar to delve into strategic insights and policy recommendations aimed at driving sustainable growth, innovation and competitiveness in the insurance industry.

📅 Date: March 27, 2025 (Thursday) ⏰ Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm 🌍 Language: English 💻 Format: Virtual - Join us on Zoom.

🎤 Panellists: - Mr Damien Green, Chairman (non-executive), Manulife Financial Asia Limited - Ms Orchis Li, General Manager, Gen Re's Hong Kong Branch - Mr Fred Ngan, Co-Founder & Director, Bowtie Life Insurance Company Limited - Ms Winnie Wong, JP, CEO & Executive Director, Asia Insurance Co., Ltd.

#IFC #TransitionFinance #digitaltransformation #NewGrowthAvenues #FinancialServices

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🌟 Time is running out! Nominate the next generation of finance stars today! 🌟

As the promoter of Jersey's International Finance Centre, we believe in the power of inspiring and engaging young finance professionals. With just over two weeks left, don't miss the chance to recognise the outstanding achievements of your talented staff members in our prestigious awards, now in their sixth year.

This is your opportunity to reward and celebrate the bright minds shaping the future of our industry across 14 categories. Let's shine a spotlight on their hard work, innovation, and dedication!

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#RisingStarsAwards #JerseyFinance #FutureLeaders

At #IFF2025, Bank of Kigali Plc showcased its groundbreaking financial solutions and cutting-edge advancements in digital payments, all designed to drive greater financial inclusion. Olivier Kamanzi shared that the forum served as a valuable platform to showcase Rwanda's progress in the digital economy. He reiterated Bank of Kigali Plc's commitment to supporting Rwanda's financial sector ecosystem and fostering its continued growth.

Last night, Luxembourg for Finance and l'Opinion hosted an exclusive cocktail in Paris, bringing together key financial leaders to discuss the evolving European financial landscape. We had the honor of welcoming H.E. Gilles Roth, Minister of Finance of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, who set the stage for insightful discussions and networking.

Later, Thierry Breton, former European Commissioner, took the floor to address a crucial question: "Defence, Digital, Finance: Can Europe Still Be Sovereign?".

A special thank you to all our distinguished guests who made the evening a success.

#LuxembourgForFinance #LFFParis #Finance #Networking #Luxembourg #LOpinion #Europe

QFC had the pleasure of welcoming a delegation from the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Sudan. 🇸🇩 🇶🇦

The discussions focused on strengthening economic collaboration and exploring new opportunities for partnership. We look forward to fostering closer ties and future cooperation. 🤝

An exciting event this Saturday for all those who would like to get involved as mentors for people with migration or refugee experience. Our educational partners JOBLINGE will also be there!

#StuttgartFinancial #Bildungspartnerschaft

We were delighted to welcome H.E. Nguyen Hoa Binh, the Standing Deputy Prime Minister of Viet Nam, to our International Financial Centre (IFC) Forum in London today, bringing together key stakeholders to explore the vision and strategic objectives for the development of the IFC in Ho Chi Minh City and the Regional Financial Centre in Da Nang.

The roundtable focused on essential legislative and regulatory elements of the IFC, such as structure and governance, best legal practices from other IFCs, and the roles of various supervisory and regulatory bodies. Key policies were identified to enhance participation from both international and domestic investors, with discussions on potential amendments to the draft Resolution to ensure a robust framework for the IFCs.

As one of the most successful IFCs in the world, the UK is well-positioned to support Viet Nam in achieving its economic growth ambitions through the development of an IFC.

#TheCityUK #Vietnam #IFCforum

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