The Esop Centre is set to return to Jersey for its annual conference on employee share schemes and trustees. Held in conjunction with STEP Jersey, we look to emulate the success of the 2022 event, building on the achievements of this industry-leading networking and learning opportunity.The seminar will be on …

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Background: AI remains a hot topic, with many organisations exploring how to integrate its various technologies into their core operations. However, the use of AI presents societal, technical, and legal challenges. In this talk, we will explore how the UK's regulatory approach compares to the EU's AI Act, which will …

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The CIIS have kindly offered FS Club sponsors and community members a 50% discount to attend. To get your discount code, please email Sasha Davis expressing your interest in attending.Background:In Canada, major projects in these sectors don't just cross Indigenous territories — they depend on Indigenous partnerships to move forward.This …

Background: In this webinar I'll be making the case that we should give more, not less, discretionary power to those who are in charge of implementing and enforcing rules in a firm or society. These are people like police officers, prosecutors, judges, and also doctors, nurses, and everyday workers. The …

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Background: The fifteenth edition of the Global Green Finance Index provides the world’s most authoritative measure of the performance of financial centres in delivering green finance services.The report, assembled by combining the views of financial professionals from around the world, with quantitative data commissioned and curated from over 130 sources, …

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Background: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technology are redefining the global financial landscape, intensifying competition, and reshaping business models. With its robust technological foundation and highly integrated industry ecosystem, Taiwan is emerging as a pivotal hub for AI-driven financial innovation, digital transformation, and regulatory technology (RegTech).This exclusive webinar will offer …

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We will walk through the hidden and secret gardens which tell the story of the City of London.Including:A park around the burial ground of William Blake the poet, John Bunyan, Daniel Defoe and othersA herbal garden associated with the Barber SurgeonsA wild field beside the Roman WallA park in the …

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In this webinar, we launch the eleventh edition of the Smart Centres Index (SCI 11). The SCI is designed to track the development of technology and financial centres across the world in their support for and readiness for new technology applications.Investors, entrepreneurs, scientists, media, academics, governments, and regulators can attune …

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One thing that is still uncertain is AI's future impact on finance. The plurality of regulatory approaches around the world will lead to an asymmetric development of the technology. The AI Action Summit in Paris earlier this year, failed to find a resolution to this problem, without reaching consensus on …

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The Global Financial Centres Index has been tracking the development of the world’s financial centres since 2007 and is the authoritative guide to financial centre success.In this webinar, Z/Yen will formally launch the 38th edition of the index.Programme:09:00 Introduction & Welcome – TBC09:05 Opening Remarks - TBC09:15 GFCI 38 Results …

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Background: We'll be starting from near the Law courts and visiting pubs with legal, literary, and very many historic connections.The oldest pubs date back 500 years and have been visited by politicians, writers and key people in the history of London.Dr Johnson, Christopher Wren, George Orwell are amongst some of …

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Background: The sixteenth edition of the Global Green Finance Index provides the world’s most authoritative measure of the performance of financial centres in delivering green finance services.The report, assembled by combining the views of financial professionals from around the world, with quantitative data commissioned and curated from over 130 sources, …

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In this webinar, we launch the twelfth edition of the Smart Centres Index (SCI 12). The SCI is designed to track the development of technology and financial centres across the world in their support for and readiness for new technology applications.Investors, entrepreneurs, scientists, media, academics, governments, and regulators can attune …

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Background: Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the way organisations attract, evaluate, and retain talent. From automating tedious recruitment tasks to enhancing workforce analytics, AI-driven solutions promise greater efficiency and smarter decision-making. However, the successful integration of AI into HR practices requires more than just technological investment—it demands a strategic approach with …

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The Global Financial Centres Index is produced in partnership with the China Development Institute. We are very grateful to our colleagues at the Institute for their support and their assistance in translation of the GFCI 37 Report into Chinese.

The tenth edition of the Smart Centres Index was published on 26 November 2024. SCI 10 rates the innovation and technology offerings of leading commercial centres, tracking their ability to create, develop, and deploy technology.The SCI is a factor assessment index, combining a number of instrumental factors - data measures …

Focus On Gift City 2024 provides a short update on the progress being made in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City). The aim of this update is to provide readers with news about the exciting progress being made by GIFT City.In April 2015, the Government of India took the initiative …

The fourteenth edition of the Global Green Finance Index (GGFI 14) was published on 24 October 2024. GGFI 14 evaluates green finance offerings from 97 major financial centres around the world. The GGFI serves as a valuable reference into the development of green finance for policy and investment decision-makers.There appears …

The Z/Yen Group has today published its report, “An Enabling Regulatory Framework for Innovation: Web3 & FinTech”, commissioned by the Hong Kong Financial Services Development Council. The report explores the development of regulatory approaches in the context of the introduction of Web3, which is designed to enhance the machine readability …

We invite young academics to submit papers or essays on the future of a sustainable and inclusive financial sector, addressing one of the following topics: We invite young academics to submit papers or essays addressing one of the following topics: The role of international financial centers in promoting collaboration and channeling climate change finance. How financial centers can support harmonizing and proliferating sustainable reporting standards. The role of IFCs in financing the circular economy. The role of the financial sector in fostering a sustainable blue (maritime) economy. The role of the financial sector in designing products/services and due diligence practices to specifically foster social enterprises. How financial centers can foster gender equity in the financial industry. The impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence on the financial sector. The impact of Quantum Computing on the financial sector. The role digital and tokenized assets will play in the coming

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On December 27, 2024, Busan became the first metropolitan city in South Korea to be designated as an "Opportunity Development Zone" for the second time. Following its initial financial-focused designation in June 2024, the newly designated zone covers 57.5 million square meters and targets advanced industries such as power semiconductors, rechargeable batteries/secondary cells, and auto parts. More than 40 companies have already plan to invest approximately USD 4.79 billion in this zone. The "Opportunity Development Zones" provide substantial tax incentives, cash subsidies, and regulatory exemptions to attract investment. With two such zones in place, Busan is positioned as a prime destination for competitive businesses, expected to create new jobs and improve the local living conditions. The synergy between high-tech industries and the financial sector is expected to strengthen Busan’s standing as a global financial hub, driving economic growth and enhancing its competitiveness on the

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Fast Like Lightning. Latency, packet loss and poor bandwidth utilisation often disrupt network performance. With network infrastructure refreshes occurring on average every 5 years, the answer is usually to buy more bandwidth and to kick out the old to bring in the new by investing in the latest technology. However, this doesn’t always quite mitigate these issues, and as a result fails to deliver on its promise. Much can be done with WAN acceleration in 2025, and it only keeps getting better in speed and capacity - which is surely the WAN you want. That’s because it deploys artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and data parallelisation to enable even SD-WANs, which have been a hot topic over the last few years, to perform much better than they would otherwise be able to do, unaccelerated without a WAN Acceleration overlay. Yes, AI is being used more often these days to improve …

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Busan is taking a bold step toward high-value industrial transformation with the launch of the Busan Industrial Transition Green Fund. This ambitious initiative aims to establish a parent fund of approximately $38 million annually from 2025 to 2033, with the goal of forming sub-funds exceeding $173 million in total. The fund is designed to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongsangnam Province, helping them transition to high-value-added industries. The fund will primarily invest in companies committed to developing future-focused industries and reducing carbon emissions. By fostering strong public-private partnerships, the initiative seeks to build a dynamic financial ecosystem that promotes both economic growth and environmental sustainability. This strategic investment is expected to fuel business growth in Busan and enhance its global competitiveness. Ultimately, it will further solidify Busan’s status as a leading financial hub.

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Seoul Financial Hub, managed by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, is currently inviting esteemed overseas financial institutions to join our global financial epicenter in Yeouido, Seoul. Benefit from exclusive office space, expert consultation on market entry, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Stay ahead with insights into the Korean Financial market. For further details about Seoul Financial Hub, click here.

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Mauritius recognises that financial crime is a global issue that requires international cooperation. The jurisdiction meets all the 40 FATF Recommendations, reflecting its stringent regulatory regime and commitment to adhere to international standards. Through extensive legislative reforms, international cooperation and robust public-private partnerships, Mauritius has positioned itself as a regional leader in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing, bolstering its soundness and appeal. To demonstrate its unflinching commitment, the country has ratified and acceded to several international conventions and treaties. It is a founding member of the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group, which is an associate member of the FATF. As an innovative IFC, the jurisdiction leverages technological advancements to enhance its capabilities and contributes actively to initiatives focused on combating financial crime.

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To drive financial technology innovation through collective collaboration, the Taiwan Financial Services Roundtable (TFSR) has officially launched the FinTech Industry Alliance under the guidance of the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC). The launch ceremony was held on February 19 at FinTechSpace, bringing together key leaders from Taiwan’s financial sector, including FSC Chairman Dr. Jin-Lung Peng, and executives from CTBC Financial Holding, E.SUN Financial Holding, KGI Financial Holding, and Cathay Financial Holding. The alliance will drive industry development through four key working groups, including: FinTech Application and Development, Digital Finance Regulations and Standards, FinTech Investment and Collaboration and Cross-Industry Ecosystem Co-Creation. This initiative aligns with the FSC’s Five Key Financial Innovation Strategies to enhance collaboration, accelerate digital transformation, and strengthen Taiwan’s global FinTech positioning. More information here.

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On 12th March, NU London are sponsoring the FS Club’s ‘AI & Talent: Smarter Hiring, Stronger Teams’ webinar. This webinar will offer insights into how organisations can implement AI-driven solutions to improve efficiency, decision-making and retain talent within the workplace. It will also explore some of the key challenges that come with this; algorithmic bias, ethical considerations and the human-AI collaboration dynamic, drawing on components that are covered in many of our degree apprenticeship programmes. If you are interested in finding out more about how NU London’s apprenticeships are helping organisations to harness the power of AI to boost workplace productivity, visit the link here and book a complimentary consultation call with us. Sign-up to the webinar on 12th March here.

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GFT recently hosted a webinar in partnership with FinTech North on ‘Bank IT Outages: The Impact on Customer Sentiment, Loyalty and Behaviour’! During the webinar, Richard Kalas and Alex Selwood were joined by Martin Reynolds from our partners Harness to discuss the results of the latest GFT Banking Disruption Index, which provides detailed insights into consumer attitudes towards digital banking. Watch in full here. Take our ‘Ready for AI?’ survey: Is your organisation's data ready for AI? Take our short GFT survey to find out. All qualified participants will receive a free feedback session from our specialist data team. Take our survey here. Begin your journey to T+1 settlement with GFT and Genesis Global: It proved to be a fantastic evening at our recent GFT and Genesis Global event exploring the required transition to T+1 settlement in the UK and across Europe! Thank you to all of those who came …

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Experts from the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), in collaboration with Dasco Group, have published an analytical report “Creative Industries in Kazakhstan: Trends and Prospects.” The report explores the current state and potential of the creative economy globally, within Central Asia and Kazakhstan, presenting detailed statistics on digital advertising, music, film and gaming markets while offering tools and practical solutions for further growth.

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On March 5, the Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance (TABF), in partnership with the Securities and Futures Institute (SFI) and the Taiwan Insurance Institute (TII), successfully hosted the 2nd Sustainable Finance Evaluation Awards Ceremony. The event highlighted Taiwan’s advanced evaluation framework, designed to accelerate financial institutions’ sustainability transformation. Dr. Jin-Lung Peng, Chairman of the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC), underscored the financial sector’s pivotal role in driving sustainable finance and the net-zero transition. TABF President Dr. Yi-Cheng Kao recognized top-performing institutions for their leadership in ESG, climate governance, and financial innovation. With participation from 79 financial institutions, the awards celebrated excellence in green finance, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and sustainable investment strategies. Stay connected with TABF for more insights

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