WAIFC способствует сотрудничеству между финансовыми центрами, обмену передовым опытом и общению с общественностью.
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WAIFC leaders met with leading academics at Harvard University
WAIFC recently visited the Harvard University in the USA.
October 20, 2023 | Cambridge, USA

WAIFC celebrated the winners of its Young Academic Award 2023 in New York
Top three finalists that had the unique opportunity to present their research at WAIFC’s Annual General Meeting in New York.
October 20, 2023 | New York, USA

WAIFC Annual General Meeting in New York
The WAIFC held its Annual General Meeting in New York and appointed three new board members. The meeting emphasized unity, commitment to the WAIFC's mission, and future expansion strategies.
October 19, 2023 | New York, USA

WAIFC Members Sign « Women in Finance » Pledge in New York
With the WAIFC Annual General Meeting ongoing in New York, we have initiated a comprehensive pledge to promote gender equality in the financial sector.
October 19, 2023 | New York, USA

WAIFC Engages with Financial Leaders in Chicago: A Meeting of Minds and Markets
The recent engagement of the WAIFC with Chicago's financial luminaries: a confluence of visionaries, market leaders, and innovators.
October 17, 2023 | Chicago, USA

Top three papers of WAIFC Young Academic Award 2023
Top three finalists that will have the unique opportunity to present their research at WAIFC’s Annual General Meeting in New York.
October 16, 2023 | New York

The World Alliance of International Financial Centers is celebrating its fifth birthday
A review of WAIFC's achievements and look ahead to further cooperation between leading international financial centers.
October 1, 2023 | Brussels, Belgium

New Global Webinar Series on Generative AI in Financial Services
WAIFC announces its second global webinar series on Artificial Intelligence.
August 19, 2023 | Brussels, Belgium

WAIFC's Road to Climate Action: COP28 Webinar Roundtable
The WAIFC convened IFC's from around the world for a roundtable fostering active collaboration for climate finance accessibility.
July 25, 2023 | Brussels, Belgium

WAIFC joins the Inclusive FinTech Forum, hosted by the Kigali IFC
WAIFC representatives spoke at the Great Debate about the Role of Financial Centers in the Development of FinTech.
June 21, 2023 | Kigali, Rwanda

WAIFC participates at Astana Finance Days and Astana International Forum
WAIFC recently took part in the Astana Finance Days and the Astana International Forum, two prestigious events held in Kazakhstan.
June 7, 2023 | Astana, Kazakhstan

Casablanca Finance City and FMF joint event in Casablanca
Frankfurt, a financial hub, and Casablanca, a financial center in Africa, have joined forces in a dynamic partnership aimed at fostering economic growth and collaboration.
May 25, 2023 | Casablanca, Morocco

WAIFC explores AI-based regulatory tool & social entrepreneurship with University of Cambridge
WAIFC recently visited the University of Cambridge in the UK, to engage in a series of discussions with two important initiatives of the Judge Business School – the Regulatory Genome Project (RGP) and Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation (CCSI).
May 3, 2023 | Cambridge, UK

WAIFC representatives meet with City of London leaders
Recently, the WAIFC had the opportunity to meet with several prominent figures in the financial industry, including Chris Hayward, Sir Peter Estlin, and Prof. Michael Mainelli.
April 20, 2023 | London, UK

WAIFC welcomes EnterpriseNGR as newest member from Africa, representing the Lagos financial center
WAIFC Board of Directors Approves EnterpriseNGR's Membership in London, Expanding the Alliance's Reach to Africa.
April 19, 2023 | London, UK

WAIFC leaders convene in London by invitation of TheCityUK
The WAIFC will gather in London for a Board Meeting and Extraordinary General Meeting from 18-21 April 2023.
April 14, 2023 | London, UK

Joint webinar with AIFC on Sustained Recovery and Growth of SMEs
The WAIFC and its member network have reached a strong consensus that sustainability and inclusive growth are essential for the financial centers of the future and that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are critical to accelerating these efforts.
February 27, 2023 | Online

Meeting of the EU Roundtable of Financial Centers and Federations in Paris
The EU Roundtable of Financial Centres met in Paris, bringing together representatives from Europe's most prominent financial centers and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA).
February 23, 2023 | Paris, France

WAIFC Young Academic Award 2023
We invite young academics to submit papers or essays on the future of a sustainable and inclusive financial sector.
February 11, 2023 | Brussels, Belgium

Happy Lunar New Year 2023!
A Happy and Prosperous Year of the Rabbit!
January 21, 2023 | Brussels, Belgium

Keiichi Aritomo succeeds Jennifer Reynolds as the Chair of the WAIFC's Board of Directors, and Lamia Merzouki becomes WAIFC’s first Vice Chair
With a growing member base, both see the potential and value of engagement with other centers globally.
January 2, 2023 | Brussels, Belgium

Season’s Greetings
Happy Holiday Season!
May the Peace and Joy of the Holidays be with you today and throughout the New Year.
December 23, 2022 | Brussels, Belgium

WAIFC Report on "How Leading Financial Centers Advance Financial Inclusion and Literacy"
The report describes the work of financial centers in promoting financial education and literacy.
December 14, 2022 | Brussels, Belgium

WAIFC Report on “Supporting Ecosystem for Sustained Recovery and Growth of SMEs”
The publication is based on shared expertise and cross-sector partnerships provided by several financial centers.
November 28, 2022 | Brussels, Belgium

CFC Talks with the WAIFC leaders
Our WAIFC representatives participated in a new episode hosted by our member Casablanca Finance City.
November 8, 2022 | Casablanca, Morocco

WAIFC Annual General Meeting in Casablanca
The World Alliance meets in Casablanca for its AGM 2022 and welcomes FinanceMalta and Jersey Finance as new members.
October 26, 2022 | Brussels, Belgium

Celebration of the WAIFC Young Academic Award winners
Four candidates were selected to join the WAIFC delegation and present their papers in Morocco.
October 21, 2022 | Casablanca, Morocco

WAIFC met the Minister of Investment of the Kingdom of Morocco in Rabat
WAIFC leaders met H.E. Mouhcine Jazouli, Minister of Investment of the Kingdom of Morocco, to discuss issues of financial center development and opportunities for Morocco.
October 20, 2022 | Rabat, Morocco

WAIFC leaders convene in Casablanca for its first Annual General Meeting on the African continent
Casablanca Finance City is going to host WAIFC's Annual General Meeting in Casablanca from 19-21 October 2022.
October 19, 2022 | Brussels, Belgium

Top four papers of WAIFC Young Academic Award 2022
Top four finalists that will have the unique opportunity to present their research at WAIFC’s Annual General Meeting in Casablanca. Please vote for your favorite paper.
October 10, 2022 | Brussels, Belgium

WAIFC in partnership with Revolve Circular hosted a roundtable on Financing the Circular Economy
Attended by a range of high-profile economists, experts, fund managers and WAIFC members, the purpose of the roundtable was to raise awareness about Circular Economy models.
September 22, 2022 | Brussels, Belgium

The WAIFC Annual General Meeting will be held in Casablanca this year
By invitation of Casablanca Finance City, WAIFC representatives will meet in Casablanca on 20 October for WAIFC’s Annual General Meeting 2022.
August 18, 2022 | Casablanca, Morocco

WAIFC organized a workshop at the Paris EUROPLACE International Financial Forum
WAIFC leaders discussed the future of financial centers on a panel moderated by our Managing Director Jochen Biedermann, by invitation of Arnaud de Bresson, CEO of Paris EUROPLACE.
July 12, 2022 | Paris, France

Forty-nine researchers from all over the world participate in the WAIFC Young Academic Award 2022
A mixed jury of WAIFC leaders and professors from WAIFC member countries will select the three winners and invite them to WAIFC’s AGM in Casablanca in October.
July 1, 2022 | Brussels, Belgium

WAIFC Publication on "The Future of Financial Centers," in partnership with DIFC and Z/Yen
WAIFC, DIFC, and Z/Yen spearhead global thinking on the future role of financial centers.
June 27, 2022 | Brussels, Belgium / Dubai, U.A.E.

WAIFC принимает участие в Astana FInance Days 27-29 июня.
Руководители WAIFC выступят на двух панелях, модератором которых будет наш управляющий директор Йохан Бидерманн.
June 27, 2022 | Nursultan, Kazakhstan

IFC Panels on Sustainable Finance
By invitation of Rwanda Finance, WAIFC leaders discussed the Sustainable Finance agenda in Africa and Europe.
March 24, 2022 | Kigali, Rwanda

Meeting of the WAIFC Board of Directors & Extraordinary General Meeting in Kigali
WAIFC leaders witnessed Sub-Saharan African growth and the crucial role of Kigali International Financial Center in supporting it.
March 23, 2022 | Kigali, Rwanda

President Kagame invites WAIFC leaders to his office
WAIFC representatives met the President of Rwanda today to discuss the development of the Kigali international financial center.
March 22, 2022 | Kigali, Rwanda

WAIFC participates in the FinCity.Tokyo Global Forum 2022
Several WAIFC board members spoke about the collaboration among financial centers in the Post COVID19 era.
February 2, 2022 | Tokyo, Japan

WAIFC Young Academic Award 2022
We invite young academics to submit papers or essays on the future of a sustainable and inclusive financial sector.
February 1, 2022 | Brussels, Belgium

Happy Lunar New Year 2022!
WAIFC would like to wish you a healthy, prosperous, happy Lunar New Year. We wish you fullness of the vigour and vitality of the Tiger.
January 27, 2022 | Brussels, Belgium

DIFC and WAIFC Data Privacy Roundtable
DIFC and WAIFC organized the first Roundtable on "How Financial Centers Around the World Can Work Together to Support Data-Enabled Sharing and Trade for Business" today.
January 26, 2022 | Dubai, U.A.E.

Season’s Greetings
Best wishes for the holiday season and health and happiness throughout the coming year.
December 24, 2021 | Brussels, Belgium

Roundtable of EU Financial Centers and Federations as a regional chapter of the WAIFC established
The Roundtable will promote the creation of a common EU financial market and financial services cooperation between EU member states.
November 9, 2021 | Luxembourg

Ежегодное акционерное собрание WAIFC в Дубае
Всемирный альянс встречается в Дубае на годовом общем собрании акционеров 2021 года и приветствует Итальянскую федерацию банковского дела, страхования и финансов в качестве своего 21-го члена.
October 26, 2021 | Dubai, U.A.E.

Joint webinar with Stuttgart Financial on accelerating Sustainable Finance
By invitation of Stuttgart Financial, WAIFC leaders met at the Expo Dubai to discuss the role of financial centers in managing the transition.
October 25, 2021 | Dubai, U.A.E.

Совместный вебинар с FC4S на тему «Финансовые центры на пути к COP26»
На нашем вебинаре перед Конференцией ООН по изменению климата в Глазго мы обсудили, чего финансовые центры уже достигли и чего они ожидают от COP26.
October 13, 2021 | Dublin, Ireland

Публикация WAIFC на тему «Влияние COVID-19 на будущее банковского регулирования»
Финансовые центры призывают к регулированию для поддержки восстановления экономики после COVID-19.
August 31, 2021 | Brussels, Belgium

Ежегодное собрание акционеров WAIFC в этом году будет проводиться в Дубае
По приглашению DIFC члены WAIFC соберутся в Дубае 26 октября для проведения Ежегодного собрания акционеров WAIFC 2021.
August 10, 2021 | Brussels, Belgium

Публикация WAIFC на тему «Как международные финансовые центры могут способствовать развитию международного сотрудничества в области регулирования после пандемии COVID-19”
Глобальные финансовые центры объединяются в призыве к расширению международного сотрудничества в области регулирования для поддержки восстановления экономики после пандемии COVID-19.
June 28, 2021 | Brussels, Belgium

WAIFC и МФЦА совместно организуют панельную дискуссию в рамках Astana Finance Days
Дженнифер Рейнольдс выступит с основным докладом на панельной дискуссии на тему «Роль международных финансовых центров в привлечении международного капитала 2 июля.
June 21, 2021 | Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan

Stichting Capital Amsterdam становится 20-м членом WAIFC
WAIFC приветствует нового члена Stitching Capital Amsterdam, а также новых членов правления директоров Арифа Амири и Абдуллу Аль-Рабиеи.
June 3, 2021 | St. Petersburg, Russia

Новая серия глобальных вебинаров на тему искусственного интеллекта в финансах
WAIFC объявляет о новой серии глобальных вебинаров в партнерстве с Всемирным экономическим форумом и NVIDIA.
April 28, 2021 | Brussels, Belgium

Публикация WAIFC на тему «Финансирование МСП: как органы регулирования могут обеспечить быстрое и устойчивое восстановление после COVID-19»
В данном отчете анализируются вмешательства регулирующих и надзорных органов, а также то, насколько критичны эти вмешательства для обеспечения стабильности бизнеса во время кризиса.
April 22, 2021 | Brussels, Belgium

Международный финансовый центр Дубай (DIFC) присоединяется к WAIFC
DIFC вступает в WAIFC в качестве четвертого финансового центра из Совета сотрудничества арабских государств Персидского залива (GCC), в результате чего количество стран-участниц Альянса увеличилось до 19.
March 15, 2021 | Brussels, Belgium / Dubai, U.A.E.

Публикация WAIFC на тему «Поддержка МСП при помощи устойчивого восстановления экономики после пандемии».
Когда пандемия COVID-19 охватила мир в 2020 году, мы начали понимать масштабы ее воздействия на МСП во всем мире. Неизбежных экономический спад оказал на них серьезное давление и потребовал ответных мер на национальном и международном уровнях.
March 2, 2021 | Brussels, Belgium

Вебинар на тему «Поддержка МСП в устойчивом экономическом восстановлении после пандемии»
Мы представим наши последние публикации по МСП 2 марта 2021 и обсудим выводы и рекомендации с международными экспертами.
February 24, 2021 | Brussels, Belgium

С Новым годом по лунному календарю!
По случаю Нового года по лунному календарю WAIFC хотел бы выразить сердечную благодарность всем нашим членам и партнерам за их преданность делу, вклад и поддержку в прошедшем году.
February 5, 2021 | Brussels, Belgium

Встречайте нас на Азиатском финансовом форуме 2021
У нас будет виртуальный стенд на Азиатском финансовом форуме в Гонконге 18-19 января 2021 года.
January 18, 2021 | Hong Kong, China

Дженнифер Рейнольдс сменила Арно де Брессона на посту Председателя правления директоров WAIFC
Правление директоров WAIFC единогласно избрали Дженнифер Рейнольдс, президента и генерального директора Toronto Finance International, в качестве Председателя.
January 11, 2021 | Brussels, Belgium / Toronto, Canada

WAIFC Publication on "Innovation and FinTechs in a Post-Pandemic World"
WAIFC's new report highlights the role of innovation and FinTechs in post-pandemic economic recovery.
December 21, 2020 | Brussels, Belgium

Webinar on Sustainable finance in a post-pandemic world
We will present our most recent publication and discuss its findings and recommendations with international experts.
December 9, 2020 | Stuttgart, Germany / Abu Dhabi, UAE

Meeting of the WAIFC Board of Directors & Extraordinary General Meeting
WAIFC welcomes Nick Barigye and Jong Hwa Kim as new board members.
December 2, 2020 | Brussels, Belgium

Presentation at the Asian Financial Summit Forum
Our managing director gave a presentation on New Opportunities for Belt and Road Financial Cooperation at the Asian Financial Summit Forum, organized by AFCA.
December 2, 2020 | Guangzhou, China

WAIFC Publication on "Sustainable finance in a post-pandemic world – the role of financial centers"
The report provides practical and impactful recommendations on the role that financial centers can play to support the economic recovery through the sustainability agenda.
December 2, 2020 | Brussels, Belgium

Central Bank Digital Currency: Key Developments and Relevance in the Post COVID-19 Monetary Environment
Webinar as part of the Qatar Financial Centres Webcast Series, at the sidelines of our Annual General Meeting
October 21, 2020 | Doha, Qatar

WAIFC Innovation & Technology Forum has defined the role of financial centers in the fight against COVID-19
The first WAIFC Innovation & Technology Forum was held on 20 October virtually. Leading global experts and leaders of financial and innovation centers discussed solutions aimed at stabilizing the global economy.
October 20, 2020 | Doha, Qatar

Rwanda Finance joins the WAIFC as the 3rd African financial center
WAIFC welcomes Rwanda Finance as a new member and Dr. King Au as a new board member.
October 19, 2020 | Doha, Qatar

WAIFC Annual General Meeting in Doha
Qatar Financial Centre virtually hosted our Annual General Meeting in 2020.
October 19, 2020 | Doha, Qatar

First WAIFC Innovation & Technology Forum
We are pleased to announce our first Innovation and Technology Forum. We organize the Forum virtually on 20 October, together with Moscow International Financial Centre and Qatar Financial Centre.
September 30, 2020 | Doha, Qatar

Third FinTech Webinar with Findexable: Open Banking Innovation. Open Sesame?
In a third FinTech webinar with Findexable, we discussed Open Banking today. A growing list of countries are looking at Open Banking regulation as a way to drive financial services innovation in their own markets, encourage the provision of new services, and improve the customer experience.
July 8, 2020 | Brussels, Belgium

International Financial Centers: Sustaining SME Growth in a Post-COVID World – Webinar
Webinar during the Astana Finance Days
July 1, 2020 | Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan

WAIFC выступил с декларацией по пандемии
WAIFC способствует международному сотрудничеству, устойчивым инвестициям и предотвращению саморазрушающегося приманки протекционизма во время этой глобальной чрезвычайной ситуации в области здравоохранения и экономики.
May 27, 2020 | Brussels, Belgium

Stuttgart Financial joins the WAIFC
WAIFC welcomes Stuttgart Financial as a new member and Zahra Abdel Rassoul as well as Keiichi Aritomo as new board members.
May 15, 2020 | Brussels, Belgium

Second FinTech Webinar with Findexable: Enabling a great leap forward?
In the second of our series representatives from global financial centers in Doha, Hong Kong, and Luxembourg joined Jochen Biedermann and Simon Hardie to discuss whether the world after lockdown will be more diverse and more digital.
May 7, 2020 | London, UK

FinTech Webinar with Findexable: Regulation, resilience and SMEs focus attention of global financial hubs through corona-crisis
In the first of a 2-part series representatives from global financial centers in London, Paris, and Toronto joined Jochen Biedermann and Simon Hardie to discuss the impact of Covid-19 and the role of financial centers in preparing for recovery.
April 30, 2020 | London, UK

New FinTech Webinar Series in Partnership with Findexable
Together with Findexable, WAIFC starts a new series of FinTech webinars discussing the road from crisis to opportunities. Register free of charge for the first two webinars on 30 April 2020 and 07 May 2020.
April 24, 2020 | Brussels, Belgium

Публикация WAIFC "Как глобальные финансовые центры могут помочь в борьбе с пандемией КОВИД-19
Всемирный альянс международных финансовых центров представил свой доклад "Как глобальные финансовые центры могут помочь в борьбе с пандемией COVID-19"
April 22, 2020 | Brussels, Belgium

Публикация WAIFC на тему "Роль финансовых центров в стимулировании экономического роста".
WAIFC представил свой первый крупный доклад "Роль финансовых центров в обеспечении экономического роста"
April 22, 2020 | Brussels, Belgium

News and activities of our members in the current crisis
Our members, the leading international financial centers, have launched a wide range of activities to mitigate the effects of the current crisis. We have compiled an overview for you.
April 20, 2020 | Brussels, Belgium

WAIFC participates in the FinCity.Tokyo Global Forum
WAIFC representatives participated in a panel at the Global Forum, co-hosted by WAIFC member FinCity.Tokyo and NIKKEI.
March 19, 2020 | Tokyo, Japan

WAIFC welcomes FinCity.Tokyo as a new member
FinCity.Tokyo, the organization of the Tokyo financial center, has become the 16th member of the WAIFC.
March 2, 2020 | Brussels, Belgium

Interview with Xinhua News at HK FSDC
Christopher Hui, Executive Director of the HK FSDC, and Jochen Biedermann, Managing Director of the WAIFC gave an interview to the Chinese Xinhua News Agency.
January 15, 2020 | Hong Kong, China

Meeting with the Hong Kong SAR Government
During the Asian Financial Forum, WAIFC leaders met the Honorable James Lau, the Hong Kong SAR Secretary for Financial Services & Treasury, for discussions.
January 14, 2020 | Hong Kong, China

WAIFC Annual General Meeting in Abu Dhabi
WAIFC welcomes the Hong Kong Financial Services Development Council as a new member.
October 24, 2019 | Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.

Fintech Abu Dhabi 2019
WAIFC leaders and FinTech experts took part in the largest Fintech Festival in the MENA region.
October 23, 2019 | Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.

New section: "Opinions"
On a regular basis, we will share with you an article that was personally written by a member or a senior leader of the WAIFC.
September 24, 2019 | Brussels, Belgium

WAIFC Award for Nursultan Nazarbayev, First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan
First President Nazarbayev's outstanding service in building a constructive dialogue between global financial centers, inspired by the creation of the AIFC, was honored by the WAIFC.
July 5, 2019 | Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan

Meeting of the WAIFC FinTech Initiative in Nur-Sultan
WAIFC leaders and FinTech experts discussed best practices in FinTech talent development.
July 2, 2019 | Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan

Meeting of the WAIFC Board of Directors & Extraordinary General Meeting in Nur-Sultan
WAIFC welcomed TheCityUK, Qatar Financial Centre, and EDB Mauritius as new members.
July 2, 2019 | Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan

Meeting of the WAIFC FinTech Initiative in Casablanca
WAIFC's FinTech Initiative met in Casablanca for discussing best practices in FinTech ecosystem building.
April 26, 2019 | Casablanca, Morocco

Launching of the World Alliance of International Financial Centers
After announcing their strategic alliance in Paris on July 12, eleven financial centers have launched the World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC).
October 1, 2018 | Brussels, Belgium

Financial Services Leaders Announce Establishment Process of the WAIFC
The World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC) is a new global strategic alliance to facilitate cooperation and economic growth.
July 12, 2018 | Paris, France