Actualités de l'Alliance
AIFC and CFC Sign Cooperation Agreements With Busan
Memoranda of Understanding strengthen institutional ties, knowledge exchange, and international connectivity between three financial centers.
Lire l'article →World Alliance Africa Chapter Brings Financial Centers Together in Busan
African members of the World Alliance meet in Busan to discuss regional cooperation, connectivity and opportunities for sustainable growth.
Lire la suite →World Alliance Announces Winners of the Young Academic Award 2026
Three research papers exploring gender and development finance, AI governance, and tokenized capital markets were recognized during the World Alliance Symposium in Busan.
Lire la suite →World Alliance Joins BIFC Global Finance Symposium 2026 in Busan
International financial centers, policymakers and financial leaders gather in Busan to discuss the future of global finance, maritime finance and the blue economy.
Lire la suite →World Alliance Joins Uzbekistan Business Forum in Busan
Tashkent International Financial Centre hosts forum on connecting international capital with opportunities in Uzbekistan during WAIFC AGM week.
Lire la suite →World Alliance Roundtable Examines the Future of Global Financial Centers
Leaders from international financial centers discuss competitiveness, cooperation and emerging opportunities at the BIFC Global Finance Symposium 2026 in Busan.
Lire la suite →The World Alliance Releases White Paper on the Impact of Financial Centers
The World Alliance has released a new White Paper introducing a common framework for understanding financial centers' contribution to their economies and wider ecosystems.
Lire la suite →At the Heart of Korea’s Maritime and Economic Story
Members of the World Alliance had the privilege of being welcomed by the Vice President of Busan Port Authority.
Lire la suite →The World Alliance of International Financial Centers concludes its Annual General Meeting in Busan
The World Alliance brings together representatives from international financial centers in Busan for a week of meetings.
Lire la suite →World Alliance Welcomes Four New Board Members at its Annual General Meeting
Four new representatives to the World Alliance Board of Directors have been elected.
Lire la suite →World Alliance Welcomes Two New Members During Its AGM in Busan
The World Alliance is delighted to welcome two new members to its growing global network
Lire la suite →World Alliance AI Workshop: From AI Spend to AI Returns
The World Alliance invites its community and partners to a new World Alliance Expert Workshop, entitled “From AI Spend to AI Returns: Building the Trust and Business Case for AI Adoption”
Lire la suite →Rwanda Finance assumes leadership of the Africa Roundtable of Financial Centres
Rwanda Finance has officially assumed the role of Chair of the Africa Roundtable of Financial Centres, marking a new chapter in strengthening collaboration among Africa’s leading international financial centres.
Lire la suite →Top three papers of WAIFC Young Academic Award 2026
Top three finalists that will have the unique opportunity to present their research at WAIFC’s Annual General Meeting in Busan.
Lire la suite →World Alliance Strengthens Global Engagement Through Strategic Partnerships and International Forums
The World Alliance continues to expand its global engagement by contributing to major international discussions, supporting the development of emerging financial centres, and fostering collaboration across the global financial ecosystem.
Lire la suite →The World Alliance Releases 2026 Report on Artificial Intelligence in Financial Services
The World Alliance, in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Global Market, the international financial center of Abu Dhabi, has published its latest report examining the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence across global financial centers, highlighting both the accelerating pace of adoption and the need for coordinated, responsible governance.
Lire la suite →The EU Roundtable of Financial Centers Convenes in Tallinn for Its Spring Meeting
The EU Roundtable of Financial Centres — a regional chapter of the World Alliance — held its spring meeting in Tallinn, Estonia, bringing together key representatives from Europe’s leading financial centres for two days of forward-looking discussions.
Lire la suite →World Alliance to Convene in Busan for 2026 General Assembly
A key gathering of global financial centers, alongside the Young Academy Award 2026 Ceremony
Lire la suite →World Alliance Members Meet MFSA and FIAU to Discuss Financial Regulation, AI and Future Collaboration
During the World Alliance meetings in Malta, members had the opportunity to engage with two key Maltese institutions shaping the regulatory landscape: the Malta Financial Services Authority and the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit.
Lire la suite →Bahamas Financial Services Board Joins the World Alliance as New Member
The World Alliance is pleased to announce that the Bahamas Financial Services Board, representing the Bahamas Financial Centre, has officially joined the Alliance as a new member.
Lire la suite →The World Alliance Engages with the Central Bank of Malta and Visits the Malta Stock Exchange
As part of the EGM and Board Meeting held in Malta on March 3, members of the World Alliance met with Alexander Demarco, Governor of the Central Bank of Malta.
Lire la suite →World Alliance Meet Malta’s Minister of Finance
Representatives of the World Alliance were welcomed today, on the morning of March 3, by Malta’s Minister of Finance for a high-level exchange focused on the future of finance and the evolving role of international financial centers.
Lire la suite →World Alliance 2025 Opinions on the Future of Global Finance
In 2025, the World Alliance convened thought leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to examine the forces reshaping global finance.
Lire la suite →Financial Centers Bridge the Gap Between Africa and Asia as Investment Relations Deepen
The Africa Roundtable of Financial Centres, in collaboration with the World Alliance, today highlighted the accelerating economic integration between Africa and Asia.
Lire la suite →The World Alliance Concludes a Landmark Year in 2025
The World Alliance concluded 2025 as one of its most impactful years to date, marked by membership growth, expanded engagement across five continents, and tangible progress on its strategic priorities of inovation, sustainability, talent development, and inclusion.
Lire la suite →WAIFC Young Academic Award 2026: Global Call for Papers
Submit your paper and win exclusive prizes
Lire la suite →World Alliance: Latest News - Our Members
Global Financial Centres Driving Innovation, Connectivity and Sustainable Growth
Lire la suite →WAIFC Strengthens Its Global Presence Through High-Level Engagements Across Asia and Europe
The World Alliance of International Financial Centers has been actively reinforcing its global footprint through a series of high-profile engagements across multiple continents.
Lire la suite →EU-RFC communiqué on strengthening the EU’s financial ecosystem
The European Union Roundtable of Financial Centers has released a position paper outlining key strategies to enhance the EU’s financial ecosystem.
Lire la suite →WAIFC Panel Successfully Held at Sibos 2025 in Frankfurt
At Sibos 2025 in Frankfurt, the World Alliance brought together global leaders to discuss how financial centers are uniting against financial crime — leveraging collaboration, regulation, and technology to protect trust in global markets.
Lire la suite →World Alliance – Africa Roundtable Meets in Frankfurt
African financial hubs strengthen collaboration on investment, innovation, and regional positioning
Lire la suite →World Alliance – EU Roundtable Convenes in Frankfurt
Strengthening collaboration on financial crime prevention, cybersecurity, savings, and competitiveness across European financial hubs
Lire la suite →World Alliance Delegation Visit to Stuttgart Stock Exchange
Innovation and international ambition were at the heart of the WAIFC’s recent visit to Stuttgart Financial, where members discovered how the Börse Stuttgart is redefining exchange infrastructure and embracing the digital future of finance.
Lire la suite →Nairobi International Financial Centre Joins the World Alliance as a Member
A major milestone that connects Nairobi to leading financial hubs worldwide.
Lire la suite →The World Alliance of International Financial Centers concludes its Annual General Meeting in Germany
The AGM returned to Europe for the first time since 2018. Previous AGMs were held in Tokyo (2024), New York City (2023), Casablanca (2022) and Dubai (2021), demonstrating the growing reach and appeal of the alliance.
Lire la suite →World Alliance Young Academic Award 2025 – Winners Announced
The World Alliance of International Financial Centers, announces the winner of its fourth Young Academic Award after its Annual General Meeting in Frankfurt, Germany.
Lire la suite →The World Alliance & Men for Inclusion: A Masterclass with Mark Freed
A unique event on workplace inclusion
Lire la suite →The World Alliance at Sibos 2025: Combating Financial Crime in IFC’s
The World Alliance of International Financial Centers will host a panel discussion at Sibos 2025 on October 1, 2025 (09:30–10:15) titled: “How international financial centers combat financial crime, and why this matters.”
Lire la suite →Top three papers of WAIFC Young Academic Award 2025
Top three finalists that will have the unique opportunity to present their research at WAIFC’s Annual General Meeting in Frankfurt.
Lire la suite →Launching the WAIFC AI Project: A Collaborative Exploration of AI in Finance
WAIFC has launched a global AI Project to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the financial industry through collaboration across leading international financial centers.
Lire la suite →EnterpriseNGR Assumes Chairmanship of the WAIFC Africa Roundtable
EnterpriseNGR has assumed the chairmanship of the WAIFC Africa Roundtable, marking a new chapter in advancing Africa’s financial centers. With a bold strategic framework, EnterpriseNGR aims to boost collaboration, innovation, and global competitiveness across the continent.
Lire la suite →World Alliance AGM to Be Held in Frankfurt in September 2025
The World Alliance will hold its 2025 Annual General Meeting in Frankfurt from September 29 to October 2. Hosted alongside SIBOS, the event will unite global financial leaders for strategic dialogue and collaboration.
Lire la suite →WAIFC Young Academic Award 2025: Global Call for Papers
Submit your paper and win exclusive prizes
Lire la suite →WAIFC at Money20/20 Europe: Join the Most Influential Gathering in Fintech: Money20/20 Europe 2025
The financial industry is evolving rapidly, driven by AI, embedded finance, digital currencies, and shifting regulations. At WAIFC, we believe collaboration and innovation are key to navigating these changes. That’s why we’re excited to join Money20/20 Europe 2025.
Lire la suite →EU-RFC position paper on relaunching the securitisation market in Europe
The European Union Roundtable of Financial Centres has released a position paper outlining key strategies to enhance the competitiveness of the EU financial sector.
Lire la suite →WAIFC launches its “Strategies for Attracting, Developing, and Retaining Talent” report
The paper led by Luxembourg for Finance, in collaboration with WAIFC members explores strategies being deploying to address evolving workforce challenges.
Lire la suite →WAIFC at the AFF 2025 in Hong Kong
The Asian Financial Forum (AFF) 2025 in Hong Kong brought together global financial leaders for two dynamic days of discussions and collaboration. Hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the event featured key panels and high-level meetings on pressing issues like transition finance and digital assets.
Lire la suite →Lamia Merzouki Appointed Chair of WAIFC and Hubertus Väth Named Vice Chair
Following the WAIFC Annual General Meeting in Tokyo, Lamia Merzouki, Deputy General Manager at Casablanca Finance City, has been elected as Chair of the WAIFC, with Hubertus Väth, Managing Director at Frankfurt Main Finance, serving as Vice Chair.
Lire la suite →Six Years of Growth for the WAIFC
WAIFC has grown to unite 29 global financial hubs, promoting best practices and fostering collaboration through MoUs, events, and reports.
Lire la suite →EU Roundtable of Financial Centers meeting in Brussels
The EU Roundtable of Financial Centers and Federations convened in Brussels for its second meeting of the year
Lire la suite →WAIFC concludes its Annual General Meeting in Japan
WAIFC concluded its 2024 Annual General Meeting in Japan, electing new leadership and welcoming two new members.
Lire la suite →WAIFC Delegation Visits Osaka for a Special Meeting
WAIFC held a significant meeting in Osaka with the prefectural government to bolster international financial cooperation.
Lire la suite →WAIFC, along with its Africa Roundtable and member FinCity.Tokyo, hosted a Business Forum
WAIFC, along with its Africa Roundtable and member FinCity.Tokyo, hosted a Business Forum to further strengthen investment potential and economic ties between Japan and Africa.
Lire la suite →WAIFC announces winners of third annual Young Academic Award
WAIFC announces the winners of its third Young Academic Award at the Annual General Meeting in Tokyo, Japan.
Lire la suite →WAIFC Annual General Meeting in Tokyo
The WAIFC held its Annual General Meeting in Tokyo, appointing three new board members and welcoming two new members. The meeting emphasized unity, commitment to the WAIFC's mission, and future expansion strategies.
Lire la suite →WAIFC Interviews Hiroshi Nakaso, Chairman of FinCity.Tokyo
At WAIFC’s Annual General Meeting in Tokyo, we met with the Chairman of FinCity.Tokyo to discuss the financial center's role in our alliance and explore future opportunities in the industry.
Lire la suite →WAIFC Welcomes Istanbul and Nairobi as New Members, and Appoints New Board Members
WAIFC welcomes the Istanbul Financial Center and the Two Rivers International Finance & Innovation Centre as its newest members, along with new board members Bernice Buttigieg, Temirlan Mukhanbetzhanov, and Lynn Robbroeckx.
Lire la suite →WAIFC Report on "Crafting the Digital Sustainability Reporting Ecosystem"
The white paper examines Financial Centers Driving Sustainable Finance through Public-Private Collaboration and Data Innovation
Lire la suite →Business Forum Explores Japanese Investment Opportunities in Africa
FinCity.Tokyo, in collaboration with the Africa Roundtable of the WAIFC, is set to host a pivotal business forum focused on investment opportunities in Africa.
Lire la suite →WAIFC joins the Global Capacity Building Coalition
WAIFC has joined the Global Capacity Building Coalition (GCBC), a group launched by Michael R. Bloomberg and global leaders to support emerging markets in achieving sustainable finance goals.
Lire la suite →Top three papers of WAIFC Young Academic Award 2024
Top three finalists that will have the unique opportunity to present their research at WAIFC’s Annual General Meeting in Tokyo.
Lire la suite →The WAIFC Annual General Meeting will be held in Tokyo this year
By invitation of FinCity.Tokyo, WAIFC representatives will meet in Tokyo on 15 October for WAIFC’s AGM 2024.
Lire la suite →WAIFC Expert Workshops: A New Initiative for Sharing Best Practices
Discover the latest insights and network with industry leaders through WAIFC Expert Workshops, a dynamic initiative designed to share best practices among financial centers worldwide.
Lire la suite →WAIFC Report on "Women in Finance - Compendium of Good Practice"
The working paper sheds light on the increasing role of Women in the financial sector, and what good practices can be employed to insure gender equality.
Lire la suite →WAIFC Report on “Art - An Integral Ingredient for Financial Centers”
The working paper sheds light on the deep connections between finance and art.
Lire la suite →WAIFC participated in the Dubai Fintech Summit
WAIFC Engages Sustainable Future with FinTech
Lire la suite →WAIFC Report on “Enhancing Supply Chain Finance for the promotion of the Green Transformation”
The white paper examines supply chains and the impact on them after the pandemic.
Lire la suite →EU Financial Centers Roundtable Priorities for 2024
The EU Financial Centers Roundtable, a WAIFC Regional Chapter, set its priorities for improving the competitiveness of the European Union’s financial industry.
Lire la suite →WAIFC Africa Chapter Kick-off
Signatory Members Unite at Inaugural Gathering in Mauritius
Lire la suite →WAIFC delegates meet with the Bank of Mauritius and key financial players
The second day offered a blend of educational visits and insightful discussions with local financial leaders.
Lire la suite →WAIFC's Africa Roundtable established
WAIFC's African members signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the setting up of the Africa Roundtable in Mauritius.
Lire la suite →Meeting of the WAIFC Board of Directors & Extraordinary General Meeting in Mauritius
WAIFC convened for a Board meeting and project meetings, hosted by the Economic Development Board Mauritius.
Lire la suite →WAIFC welcomes Future Finance Poland as a new member
WAIFC’s General Meeting approves Future Finance Poland’s membership, expanding to the largest country in Central and Eastern Europe.
Lire la suite →Women in Finance Webinar: "Leading Across Continents"
Explore women's leadership with "Leading Across Continents," featuring top speakers from the WAIFC
Lire la suite →EU Financial Center Roundtable in Brussels: Prioritizing Securities Issuance, Retail Investment, Diversity, and Inclusion
Febelfin recently hosted the EU Financial Center Roundtable in Brussels
Lire la suite →WAIFC Young Academic Award 2024
We invite young academics again to submit papers or essays on the future of a sustainable and inclusive financial sector.
Lire la suite →Happy Lunar New Year 2024
A Happy and Prosperous Year of the Dragon!
Lire la suite →WAIFC leaders attend the Asian Financial Forum
WAIFC participated in the Asian Financial Forum 2024 in Hong Kong fostering global collaboration in the financial sector.
Lire la suite →WAIFC Young Academic Award 2025
We invite young academics again to submit papers or essays on the future of a sustainable and inclusive financial sector.
Lire la suite →Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
We wish you a joyous and blessed Christmas and all the best for 2024!
Lire la suite →COP28 - WAIFC members plan a legacy for Financial centers post COP28
WAIFC members gathered during the recent COP28 event, marked by a series of impactful sessions
Lire la suite →EU financial centers met in Paris to discuss EU competitiveness
In a significant gathering last Friday, WAIFC participated in an impactful EU Roundtable of Financial Centers meeting in Paris.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →WAIFC leaders met with leading academics at Harvard University
WAIFC recently visited the Harvard University in the USA.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →New Global Webinar Series on Generative AI in Financial Services
WAIFC announces its second global webinar series on Artificial Intelligence.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →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).
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →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).
Lire la suite →WAIFC Young Academic Award 2023
We invite young academics to submit papers or essays on the future of a sustainable and inclusive financial sector.
Lire la suite →Happy Lunar New Year 2023!
A Happy and Prosperous Year of the Rabbit!
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →Season’s Greetings
Happy Holiday Season! May the Peace and Joy of the Holidays be with you today and throughout the New Year.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →CFC Talks with the WAIFC leaders
Our WAIFC representatives participated in a new episode hosted by our member Casablanca Finance City.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →Celebration of the WAIFC Young Academic Award winners
Four candidates were selected to join the WAIFC delegation and present their papers in Morocco.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →WAIFC participated in the Astana Finance Days on June 27-29
WAIFC leaders spoke on two panels moderated by our Managing Director Jochen Biedermann.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →IFC Panels on Sustainable Finance
By invitation of Rwanda Finance, WAIFC leaders discussed the Sustainable Finance agenda in Africa and Europe.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →WAIFC Young Academic Award 2022
We invite young academics to submit papers or essays on the future of a sustainable and inclusive financial sector.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →Season’s Greetings
Best wishes for the holiday season and health and happiness throughout the coming year.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →WAIFC Annual General Meeting in Dubai
The World Alliance meets in Dubai for its AGM 2021 and welcomes the Italian Banking, Insurance and Finance Federation as its 21st member.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →Joint webinar with FC4S on "Financial Centers on the Road to COP26"
In our webinar ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, we discussed what financial centers have achieved so far and what they expect from COP26.
Lire la suite →WAIFC Publication on the "Impact of COVID-19 on the Future of Banking Regulation"
Global financial centers call for regulation to help support post-COVID recovery.
Lire la suite →The WAIFC Annual General Meeting will be held this year in Dubai
By invitation of the DIFC, WAIFC members will meet in Dubai on 26 October for WAIFC’s Annual General Meeting 2021.
Lire la suite →WAIFC Publication on "How international financial centers can help drive international regulatory cooperation post-COVID-19"
Global financial centers unite in a call for increased international regulatory cooperation to support COVID-19 recovery.
Lire la suite →WAIFC and AIFC co-organize a panel at the Astana Finance Days
Jennifer Reynolds will give a keynote on the panel on "The Role of International Financial Centers in Attracting International Capital" on 02 July.
Lire la suite →Stichting Capital Amsterdam joins WAIFC and becomes its 20th member
WAIFC welcomes Stichting Capital Amsterdam as a new member as well as Arif Amiri and Abdullah Al Rabiei as new board members.
Lire la suite →New Global Webinar Series on Artificial Intelligence in Finance
WAIFC announces its new global webinar series in partnership with the World Economic Forum and NVIDIA.
Lire la suite →WAIFC Publication on "SME Finance: How regulators can ensure speedy and sustainable recovery from COVID-19"
This report analyzes regulatory and supervisory interventions and how critical those interventions have been for business continuity during the crisis so far.
Lire la suite →Dubai International Financial Centre joins the WAIFC
DIFC joins the WAIFC as the fourth financial center from the GCC, bringing its membership to 19.
Lire la suite →WAIFC Publication on "Supporting SMEs with Sustained Post-Pandemic Economic Recovery"
As the COVID-19 pandemic took hold across the world in 2020, we began to see the scale of the impact it would have on SMEs globally. The inevitable economic downturn placed severe strain on them and demanded a national and international response.
Lire la suite →Webinar on Supporting SMEs with Sustained Post-Pandemic Economic Recovery
We will present our most recent publication on SMEs on 02 March 2021 and discuss its findings and recommendations with international experts.
Lire la suite →Happy Lunar New Year!
On the Lunar New Year occasion, WAIFC would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our members and partners for their dedication, contribution, and support over the past extraordinary year.
Lire la suite →Meet us at the Asian Financial Forum 2021
We will have a virtual booth at the Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong on 18-19 January 2021.
Lire la suite →Jennifer Reynolds succeeds Arnaud de Bresson as Chair of the WAIFC's Board of Directors
The WAIFC Board has unanimously elected Jennifer Reynolds, President & CEO of Toronto Finance International, as the new Chair.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →Meeting of the WAIFC Board of Directors & Extraordinary General Meeting
WAIFC welcomes Nick Barigye and Jong Hwa Kim as new board members.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →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
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →WAIFC Annual General Meeting in Doha
Qatar Financial Centre virtually hosted our Annual General Meeting in 2020.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →International Financial Centers: Sustaining SME Growth in a Post-COVID World – Webinar
Webinar during the Astana Finance Days
Lire la suite →Joint declaration on the current pandemic
WAIFC promotes international cooperation, sustainable investments, and avoiding the self-defeating lure of protectionism during this global health and economic emergency.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →WAIFC Publication on “How global financial centers can help combat the COVID-19 pandemic"
WAIFC stresses the importance of international cooperation in the fight against the consequences of the corona pandemic for the economy and the financial industry.
Lire la suite →WAIFC Publication on “The role of financial centers in driving economic growth"
WAIFC announces its first major publication on “The role of financial centers in driving economic growth.”
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →WAIFC Annual General Meeting in Abu Dhabi
WAIFC welcomes the Hong Kong Financial Services Development Council as a new member.
Lire la suite →Fintech Abu Dhabi 2019
WAIFC leaders and FinTech experts took part in the largest Fintech Festival in the MENA region.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →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.
Lire la suite →Meeting of the WAIFC FinTech Initiative in Nur-Sultan
WAIFC leaders and FinTech experts discussed best practices in FinTech talent development.
Lire la suite →Meeting of the WAIFC FinTech Initiative in Casablanca
WAIFC's FinTech Initiative met in Casablanca for discussing best practices in FinTech ecosystem building.
Lire la suite →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).
Lire la suite →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.
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