Background: There are many pitfalls that unsuspecting companies can fall into when setting up and operating an Enterprise Management Incentives (EMI) option plan, which often only come to light on a corporate event when it is generally too late to do more than mitigate the damage or accept the consequences.In …

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Mark Mason doesn’t want to be just another magician doing tricks to fool you. Instead he loves the way magic can develop your thinking. So he does the tricks for you – then helps you to work out how he did them. Cards, coins, iPhones, wallets: all these and more …

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Background: The eighteenth edition of the China Construction Bank 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 …

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Background: The order in which people make purchases can sort a city's residents into distinct lifestyles. Dr Riccardo Di Clemente studies these patterns by combining anonymised credit card transactions with mobile phone data. The lifestyles that emerge differ in how much people spend, how far they travel, where they live …

Background: As global financial markets enter a new phase of digital transformation, digital assets are moving beyond an emerging technology trend to become an increasingly important part of financial markets, payments and asset management. Taiwan is entering a new stage of digital asset market development following the promulgation of the …

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In this webinar, we launch the fourteenth edition of the Smart Centres Index (SCI 14). 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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For the first time in ten years, the Centre is set to return to The Royal Yacht Hotel, Jersey for its annual employee share plans and trustees conference on Thursday, 18 March 2027.We are putting together a programme of talks from expert speakers, to update trustees and employee share scheme …

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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 41st edition of the index.Programme:09:00 Introduction & Welcome – TBC09:05 Opening Remarks09:15 GFCI 39 Results - Mike …

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Background: The nineteenth edition of the China Construction Bank 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 …

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Hold the day for the Employee Share Ownership Centre’s tenth Share Plans Symposium.The event will consist of two sections:Background material: The speakers’ presentations will be recorded during April and early May. They will be made available in advance of the live session: a face-to-face symposium to discuss the presentation topics.The …

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With a solid industrial and economic foundation, a continuously open and optimized regulatory framework, and strong potential to connect with global capital markets, Taiwan is actively positioning itself as an asset management hub in Asia. Amidst the global transition toward sustainability, Taiwan is also placing "sustainable finance" and ESG investing …

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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 40 Report into Chinese.

The Z/Yen Group has today published its report, "Finance in Asia: AI-driven, FinTech, Digital Currencies, And The Evolution of Financial Infrastructure", commissioned by Seoul Metropolitan Government. This research evaluates the state of these technologies in Asia in 2026. The report summarises current trends and developments across major Asian financial centres …

We are pleased to present a short update on the progress being made in the development of the financial centre in Taipei. The Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation is a member of Z/Yen’s Vantage Financial Centres network. The aim of this update is to provide readers with news about the progress …

The thirteenth edition of the Smart Centres Index was published on 28 May 2026. SCI 13 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 …

The seventeenth edition of the China Construction Bank Global Green Finance Index (CCB GGFI 17) was published on 23 April 2026. CCB GGFI 17 evaluates green finance offerings from 92 major financial centres around the world. The GGFI serves as a valuable reference into the development of green finance for …

The China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) is the world's largest trade exhibition, held biannually in Guangzhou. Renowned as the "Barometer of China's Foreign Trade," this delegation offers participants direct access to global suppliers, buyers, and industry trends across consumer goods, electronics, and machinery.

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Invest Seoul is an investment promotion agency established by the Seoul Metropolitan Government to make Seoul a top destination for global companies and foreign investment. Utilizing Seoul's advanced technology, innovative business environment, and world-class talent, Invest Seoul supports international companies expanding into the city and helps local businesses grow globally.

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Building Resilience Through Change, the report highlights the structural pressures facing global banking, with profit pools at risk of declining by US$170 billion by 2030 without decisive transformation. It examines how digital?native challenger banks and new operating models are redefining competitiveness, marking the most significant structural shift since the 2008 global financial crisis. AI is emerging as core infrastructure, reshaping productivity and value creation across the sector. Set against rising demand from emerging markets and new client groups, the report underscores how early movers can strengthen resilience and capture future growth opportunities.

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Global cybercrime damage is project to cost more than $12 USD trillion annually by 2031, according to Cybersecurity Ventures. In the face of such of threat, how do organisations evolve at the highest levels to become capable of understanding content, detecting intent and predicting threats? And who within those organisations should be driving the changes needed to get there – and how is that to be achieved to the best effect? In response, Peter Smails, SVP, general manager, cloud native, SUSE, says organisations can’t afford incremental improvements; they need a fundamental shift in how they secure cloud environments. “Modern infrastructure is dynamic, distributed and API driven. Identities outnumber humans and attackers increasingly exploit misconfigurations, over permission roles and exposed control planes, rather than traditional network perimeters.”

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As global financial institutions continue to seek stability, connectivity, and long term growth, Istanbul Financial Center (IFC) offers a strategic platform where these priorities converge. Developed under the strategic leadership and coordination of the Türkiye Wealth Fund, IFC is designed to strengthen Türkiye's role in the global financial system by providing an integrated ecosystem for international finance. Built on a dedicated legal framework, an integrated institutional ecosystem, and world-class infrastructure, IFC enables institutions to operate efficiently while expanding their regional and global reach. Positioned at the crossroads of Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa, Istanbul offers direct access to markets representing nearly 40% of global trade and more than 1.5 billion people within a few hours' flight. This unique location allows businesses to engage with multiple regions from a single strategic base.

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and opportunity, Hong Kong stands out as the leading international financial centre. With an open economy, deep and liquid capital markets, a trusted legal framework, and seamless connectivity to global institutions, Hong Kong offers the ideal ecosystem for capital facilitation, preservation, and growth. These strengths are further complemented by resilient infrastructure and a vibrant lifestyle that attracts top global talent. The Financial Services Development Council has launched a global campaign personifying “Money” as “Capital” — a dynamic protagonist in pursuit of growth. It demonstrates how Hong Kong fulfills the core needs of capital: growth, security, efficiency, and opportunity, empowering it to thrive even amid global challenges.

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Taiwan's Asian Asset Management Center (AAMC) marked the first anniversary of its Kaohsiung Asset Management Zone, highlighting significant progress in the country's ambition to become a leading regional wealth management hub. Over the past year, 58 financial institutions have established operations in the Zone, while banks now serve more than 6,200 high-net-worth clients with assets under management (AUM) exceeding NT$728 billion. Building on the success of the pilot programme, the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) announced the next phase of the initiative, including the expansion of selected pilot measures beyond the Kaohsiung Zone, enhanced cross-border financial services, and continued development of dedicated legislation to strengthen Taiwan's asset management ecosystem and international competitiveness.

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Boards and senior leaders across financial services are under growing pressure to demonstrate they can govern AI, not just adopt it. Northeastern University London's new Level 5 AI Leadership apprenticeship gives leaders exactly that: the confidence to direct, oversee and challenge AI initiatives - without needing to become technologists themselves. Delivered online in just 1 day a week for 5 weeks, Unit 1 (AI Strategy & Opportunity) is fully funded via the Growth and Skills Levy, or 100% government-funded for SMEs. The first cohort starts 7 September 2026, with places limited. Express interest by 17 August to secure your spot

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The study provides a structured overview of priority sectors, investment projects, and sustainable development initiatives across Central Asia, while also examining opportunities for transitioning from national investment strategies towards a more coordinated regional approach. Today, the region, with a population exceeding 80 million people and a combined GDP of more than $500 billion, is strengthening its institutional foundations, expanding international economic cooperation, and actively implementing digital and green technologies.

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A total of 960 domestic listed companies reported NT$27.43 trillion in operating revenue for the first half of 2026, up 32.83% year over year, while net profit before tax reached NT$3.68 trillion, up 92.88%.

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Busan is stepping up efforts to attract major public institutions as Korea prepares for its next phase of public-sector relocation. In August 2026, the Busan Metropolitan Government identified four priority sectors including finance, maritime industry, advanced industries and R&D, and film and visual media and set a target of attracting 40 institutions.

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