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 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 37th edition of the index.Programme:09:00 Introduction & Welcome – Hugh Morris09:05 GFCI 37 Results - Mike Wardle, …

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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: 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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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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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: Z/Yen's "Focus On" series highlights key business and financial centres from around the world. Here, we look at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s most populous city and largest financial centre. This city is also known as the “Pearl of the Far East” with the charming heritage, dynamic, vibrant and …

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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 …

Our Report, "An Enabling Regulatory Framework for Innovation: Web3 & FinTech" was commissioned by the Hong Kong Financial Services Development Council (FSDC). We are very grateful to the FSDC for their assistance in translating this report into Chinese.

The thirty-sixth edition of the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI 36) was published on 24 September 2024. GFCI 36 provides evaluations of future competitiveness and rankings for 121 financial centres around the world. The GFCI serves as a valuable reference for policy and investment decision-makers.China Development Institute (CDI) in Shenzhen …

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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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. Moreover, a webinar on January 15th, 2025 will be launched by Seoul Metropolitan Government to introduce the Seoul city as a global financial hub and the role of Invest Seoul as a foreign investment agency.

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with several major IPOs taking place in the country. Retail investors are becoming increasingly engaged with Kazakhstan's securities market due to the need to diversify their investments, improved access, and growing financial literacy. The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) has had an important role in the development of investment funds in Kazakhstan. In addition to contributing to the growth of assets under management and the number of funds in the country, the AIFC jurisdiction offers new authorised firms an opportunity to enter the market. More information on special report on «Fund Management in Kazakhstan» presented by the AIFC.

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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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A Gateway to Global Business. Management Companies (MCs) in Mauritius serve as strategic partners for global investors, offering seamless access to the country’s dynamic financial ecosystem. They provide a comprehensive suite of specialised services, facilitating the setup and administration of Global Business Companies, including company incorporation/structuring, tax structuring, fund administration, compliance management, and corporate secretarial support. Leveraging Mauritius' extensive network of double taxation avoidance agreements, political stability, and business-friendly regulatory environment, MCs facilitate cross-border investments while ensuring compliance with international standards. Their expertise allows investors to efficiently navigate complex markets, optimise operations, and unlock diverse opportunities in Africa and beyond, positioning Mauritius as a premier investment destination.

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Focused around the themes of innovation, diversity and the future of tech, this will be an insightful afternoon with the opportunity to hear from apprentices, employers and industry bodies about how apprentices are shaping the digital future and helping to bridge skills gaps at organisations. You can find more details and sign-up here. In April, NU London will also be launching their accounting finance manager degree apprenticeship, which is accredited by the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). With an innovative focus on how AI & technology are transforming accounting practices, this apprenticeship is a great career development opportunity to digitally upskill and stay current in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. The deadline to for the April cohort apply is 28th February - if you have further questions, please email apprenticeships@nulondon.ac.uk to book a complimentary consultation with their team.

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The insurance industry, like other financial services sectors, is undergoing a significant transformation driven by changing customer expectations, rapid technological advancements and an ever-changing regulatory landscape. Discover the 'future of insurance' by reading the results of our survey in partnership with FStech on 'Insurance Innovation’. Download here. GFT and Genesis Global present: Accelerating settlement: Navigating the Move to T+1 Join GFT and Genesis Global on 25 February in London for an informative event exploring the required transition to T+1 settlement, a major shift in global securities markets. In the context of the UK's commitment to move to T+1 settlement by the end of 2027, this event brings together industry leaders to discuss the learnings from the US, challenges, opportunities, and the technological solutions needed to navigate this accelerated environment successfully. Discover more and register here. From AI technology to business innovation – watch highli

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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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