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  • 44 Held a

    Held a "15th Anniversary Symposium of the Designation of Busan as a Financial Hub" - Keynote Speech by Michael Mainelli,..

    At the symposium commemorating the 15th anniversary of Busan's designation as a financial hub, Michael Mainelli, the Lord Mayor Of London at City of London Corporation, delivered a keynote speech via video. He stated, "Busan serves as a gateway to Asia and a hub for innovation, science and technology, and maritime activities, making it a key city for the connections needed for London's prosperity." He also observed, "Over the past 15 years, Busan has undergone significant changes in its cityscape with the construction of international finance center infrastructure," and noted, "Financial institutions in Busan are actively addressing challenges facing our planet, such as green finance." He continued, "Busan has consistently been selected among the top 40 cities in the Global Financial Centres Index," and encouraged them, "Be proud of your past achievements and have more confidence in your future."

    BFC관리자 2024-03-22 VIEWS26

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    Held a "15th Anniversary Symposium of the Designation of Busan as a Financial Hub" - Keynote Speech by Lee Bok-hyun, Gov..

    At a symposium organized by the Busan Finance Center to discuss the achievements and challenges on the 15th anniversary of Busan's designation as a financial hub, Lee Bok-hyun, Governor of the Financial Supervisory Service, delivered a keynote speech. He declared that the financial authorities will spare no effort to help Busan's financial hub advance further. First, to continue innovation amidst digital transformation, support for fintech companies will be strengthened. Second, to seize the opportunities presented by changes in the global financial environment, the construction of digital and climate change-related financial infrastructure will be pursued. Third, support will be provided for customized strategies tailored to each financial hub to solidify its foundation. Particularly, he emphasized that the financial authorities will collaborate closely with local governments, public institutions, and financial companies in a united effort to support policy finance in Busan, a global logistics hub and a center for maritime finance, and to promote advanced industries such as smart ports.

    BFC관리자 2024-03-22 VIEWS23

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    Held a "15th Anniversary Symposium of the Designation of Busan as a Financial Hub" - Congratulatory remarks by Chairman..

    At a symposium held to discuss the achievements and challenges of the 15th anniversary of Busan's designation as a financial hub, Chairman of the Korea Developmnet Bank, delivered a congratulatory remarks. He stated that in January 2023, to expand the base for regional economic growth, the bank had increased its business organizations in Busan, including the Southeast Investment Finance Center, and had established systematic support programs such as "special loan products for supporting traditional local industries" to revitalize the local economy. Additionally, he emphasized that the bank is leading in providing specialized financial support for maritime logistics by operating the KDB Smart Ocean Infrastructure Fund, which supports the enhancement of maritime infrastructure, and utilizing Industrial Bank's top-notch capabilities in ship financing and foreign exchange derivative products. The bank has also launched the regional specialized venture platform "V:Launch" and created the "Busan Future Growth Venture Fund" to invest in innovative companies in Busan, injecting vitality into the local ecosystem. Efforts are also being made to nurture innovative companies through initiatives like "Busan Innovation Startup Town" and "KDB NextONE Busan." He stated that Korea Developmnet Bank will lead the effort to make Busan a global financial hub representing Asia by leveraging its global network, competitive foreign currency funding, overseas IB/PF capabilities, and extensive global business experience.

    BFC관리자 2024-03-22 VIEWS24

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    Held a "15th Anniversary Symposium of the Designation of Busan as a Financial Hub" - Congratulatory Remarks by Vice Mayo..

    At a symposium held to discuss the achievements and challenges on the 15th anniversary of Busan's designation as a financial hub, Vice Mayor for Economic Affairs of Busan Metropolitan City, delivered a congratulatory remarks. Specifically, Vice Mayor highlighted that Busan, designated as a financial hub in 2009, is aiming to develop into a Northeast Asian financial hub by strengthening its role as a global logistics center and a specialized financial hub for maritime and derivatives finance, centered around policy financial institutions. He mentioned achievements such as the construction of core financial infrastructure through the mixed development of the Busan International Finance Center (BIFC), the concentration of financial public institutions, the creation of a global financial cluster, the cultivation of maritime and derivatives financial specialists, and the establishment of a fintech hub. Particularly, he mentioned plans to enhance Busan's global competitiveness by developing it as a central axis of the southern region and a base for finance, logistics, and advanced industries, with projects such as the construction of the new Gadeok Island airport, redevelopment of the North Port, relocation of policy financial institutions, and development of the Centum City Phase 2. He emphasized various efforts and plans for Busan to move forward as a global hub city, including the enactment of a special law for global hub cities and the launch of a digital asset exchange planned for October, supported by the government's will.

    BFC관리자 2024-03-22 VIEWS24

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    Held a "15th Anniversary Symposium of the Designation of Busan as a Financial Hub" - Opening remarks by President Myongh..

    Myongho Rhee, President of the Busan Finance Center, stated that Busan hopes to develop into a key hub that can attract foreign financial capital and mediate transactions, comparable to international financial cities such as Singapore and Hong Kong. Furthermore, he announced that BFC will accelerate the creation of a financial hub in Busan through leading research and active domestic and international promotional activities. He also expressed gratitude for the participation of Lord Mayor Of London at City of London Corporation in the keynote speech, stating that the support from the London Corporation provided an opportunity to further strengthen Busan's international position.

    BFC관리자 2024-03-22 VIEWS23

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    Held a "15th Anniversary Symposium of the Designation of Busan as a Financial Hub"

    The Busan Finance Center held a symposium to discuss the achievements and challenges of the 15th anniversary of Busan's designation as a financial hub specializing in maritime and derivative finance. The symposium discussed innovative policies to develop Busan into a global financial hub, including the designation of a financial special zone, attracting policy financial institutions, and establishing a digital asset exchange. In particular, President Myongho Rhee stated that the Busan Finance Center would support the creation of a Busan financial hub through leading research and active domestic and international promotional activities, and expressed gratitude for the participation of the Lord Mayor Of London at City of London Corporation in the keynote speech, noting that the support of the City of London Corporation provided an opportunity to further strengthen Busan's international standing. ㅇ Event Title : 15th Anniversary Symposium of the Designation of Busan as a Financial Hub ㅇ Theme : Achievements and Challenges of the 15th Anniversary of the Designation of Busan as a Financial Hub ㅇ Date : March 19, 2024, 11:00~15:00 ㅇ Venue : Pearl Room, 3rd floor of Lotte Hotel, Busan ㅇ Co-hosts : Busan Finance Center, Kookje Daily News ㅇ Organizer : (Association) Financial City Busan Forum ㅇ Key Participants (Opening Remarks) Myongho Rhee, President of the Busan Finance Center (Congratulatory Remarks) Vice Mayor for Economic Affairs of Busan Metropolitan City, Chairman of the Korea Developmnet Bank, Chairman of the Busan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Keynote Speech) Lee Bok-hyun, Governor of the Financial Supervisory Service, Michael Mainelli, Lord Mayor Of London at City of London Corporation- Go to Original article- Go to Youtube Link

    BFC관리자 2024-03-20 VIEWS30

  • 38 Held the 'Busan Global Financial Hub Conference' with  Z/Yen Group

    Held the 'Busan Global Financial Hub Conference' with Z/Yen Group

    □ Held the 'Busan Global Financial Hub Conference' with Z/Yen Groupㅇ Date : March 11, 2024 (Monday), 17:00 (KST)ㅇ Speakers and Topics Mr. Myungshin Yoo, Head, International Affairs Department, Financial Supervisory Service- Introduction to the Financial Hub Team & Financial Supervisory Service Mr. Hyo-Kyung Kim, Director of Finance & Blockchain Division, Busan Metropolitan City- Busan Global Hub City & Digital ecosystem for Busan Global Financial Hub Soongoo Ahn, Ph.D, Director, Financial Research Division, Busan Finance Center - BIFC Introduction, Incentive & Future Ecosystem ㅇ Target Audience: Members of the Z/Yen Group's FS Club* * Composed of over 5,000 companies and 30,000 individual members from 138 countries ㅇ Related Links: - Direct link to the'Financial Centres Of The World 2024: Focus On Busan' website - Direct link to the'Financial Centres Of The World 2024: Focus On Busan' Youtube ㅇ Notes: It is considered a prime opportunity to introduce Busan's status in 'digital finance', including digital asset exchanges and blockchain regulation-free zones, to overseas audiences in order to foster the creation of a Busan global financial hub.

    BFC관리자 2024-03-12 VIEWS44

  • 37 Conducted an interim report on the study on financial support measures for the greening of the marine fuel supply industry

    Conducted an interim report on the study on financial support measures for the greening of the marine fuel supply indust..

    ㅁ Conducted an interim report on the study on financial support measures for the greening of the marine fuel supply industryㅇ Date : March 7, 2024 (Thursday), 16:00~17:50ㅇ Venue : Korea Ocean Business Corporation Pacific Conference RoomㅇMain content :Report on research progress and receive opinionsㅇ Future schedule : Final Reporting Meeting, in June 2024

    BFC관리자 2024-03-08 VIEWS35

  • 36 Apply for interview for the 29th recruitment of new members of the Busan Maritime Expert Club

    Apply for interview for the 29th recruitment of new members of the Busan Maritime Expert Club

    ㅇ Content : Busan Maritime Expert Club 29th New Member Recruitment and Interview Supportㅇ Date : 2024. 2. 29.(Thu), 10:30~17:40ㅇ Venue: Busan Finance Center 53F floor conference roomㅇ Competition rate: 3.8 : 1 (Number of selections: 20 / Number of applicants: 76)ㅇ Future Schedule- Announcement of finalists: March 3, 2024 (Sun)

    BFC관리자 2024-02-29 VIEWS49

  • 35 Hosted the first Digital Finance Research Seminar

    Hosted the first Digital Finance Research Seminar

    ㅁ Hosted the first Digital Finance Research Seminarㅇ Date : 2024. 2. 21.(Wed) 16:30~18:30ㅇ Venue : BFC conference room 53Fㅇ Main contents- Fintech and blockchain entrepreneurs invited to speak on business models- Establishment of a research network for digital finance research among related institutions in financial centersㅇ Participants- 10 researchers and practitioners from financial center related organizations such as Korea Ocean Business Corporation, Korea Securities Depository, Bank of Korea, etc.

    BFC관리자 2024-02-23 VIEWS132

  • 34 Participated in WAIFC Art&Financial Centres Meeting

    Participated in WAIFC Art&Financial Centres Meeting

    ㅁ Participated in WAIFC Art&Financial Centres Meetingㅇ Date : 2024. 2. 20.(Tue) 18:00(KST)ㅇ Main content - WAIFC Art&Financial Centres Project Schedule Discussionㅇ Participants - WAIFC, Managing Director, Jochen Biedermann - Busan Finance Center, Research Finance Div2. Director Soongu Ahn, Manager Gyeongmi Lee - Casablanca Finance City, Head of Strategy Mourad.Fathallah - Dubai International Finance Center, Chief Operating Officer, Alya.alzarouni - Fincity.Tokyo, Madeleine Taylor .etc - Hong Kong Financial Services Development Council

    BFC관리자 2024-02-23 VIEWS111

  • 33 Joint Webinar with Z/Yen on 'Developments in Maritime Finance & Maritime Financial Centres

    Joint Webinar with Z/Yen on 'Developments in Maritime Finance & Maritime Financial Centres

    □ Joint Webinar with Z/Yeno Date : February 14, 2024 (Wednesday) 17:00 (KST)o Research Topic : Developments in Maritime Finance & Maritime Financial Centreso Webinar Agenda- (Session 1) Presentation about the report findings and implications- (Session 2) The Representative Speaker's Review & Future Course for Busan Finance Centreo Participants (36 people)- Mike Wardle, CEO, Z/Yen Group- Simon Mills, Chief Researcher, Z/Yen Group- Heesung Yun, Dean, GSMF of KMOU- Jessica Park, Director, Busan Finance Center...

    BFC관리자 2024-02-19 VIEWS111

  • 32 Announcing the World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC) Young Academic Award 2024

    Announcing the World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC) Young Academic Award 2024

    The World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC) is a non-profit association registered in Belgium representing 31 leading international financial centers across five continents. The 2024 Young Academic Award, hosted by The World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC), invites young academics to submit papers or essays on the future of a sustainable and inclusive financial sector. Detailed information about the competition is as follows.Paper Contest Theme :1) The role of international financial centers in promoting collaboration and channeling climate change finance.2) How financial centers can support the harmonization and proliferation of sustainable reporting standards.3) The role of IFCs in financing the circular economy.4) The role of the financial sector in designing products/services and due diligence practices to specifically foster social enterprises.5) How financial centers can foster gender diversity in the financial industry.6) The impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence on the financial sector.7) The role Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) will play in the coming years.8) How financial centers can support talent development and re-skilling, particularly regarding sustainability and financial technology.9) How the financial sector can remain an attractive employer for young talent.10) How financial centers can foster international cooperation & peace in a tense geopolitical context.Eligibility for the Competition : As of June 15, 2024, participants must be under the age of 35 and engaged in research at universities, research institutions, think tanks, , and other similar institutions. * Multiple authors can contribute to a paper or essay, but as we seek ideas from bright young minds, at least one author must be under 35 as of 15 June 2024. Application Deadline : May 15, 2024 Paper Submission Deadline : June 15, 2024 - The papers must be unpublished or have been published after the year 2023. To Apply : Click on 'Apply' Paper Length : Minimum of 5 pages and a maximum of 25 pages, excluding references. Papers must be written in English or translated into English. When submitting the application, a 200-500 word abstract and a table of contents must also be submitted. Awards : Best Paper : 3,000 euros 2nd Place : 2,000 euros 3rd Place : 1,000 euros The top three finalists will have the unique opportunity to present their research at WAIFC’s Annual General Meeting, which will be held in Tokyo, Japan, in the week starting 14 October 2024. The top three finalists will receive a round-trip economy flight to Tokyo, Japan, and a two-night hotel stay. For more detailed information, please refer to the attached files (Call for Papers, Award Handbook) and the official website. We encourage your participation. - Link to WAIFC LinkedIn

    BFC관리자 2024-02-14 VIEWS155

  • 31 Participate in WAIFC Art&Financial Centres Kick-Off Meeting

    Participate in WAIFC Art&Financial Centres Kick-Off Meeting

    ㅁ Participate in WAIFC Art&Financial Centres Kick-Off Meetingㅇ Date : 2024. 2. 6.(Tue) 6PM(KST)ㅇ Agenda- Discussion on the Main Agenda of WAIFC Art & Financial Centres Project : Proposal to publish a report introducing the current status of art finance and related plans of participating finance centers. - Introduction of Domestic Art Finance Cases : Introduction of the first domestic STO art piece investment product case (Presenter: Financial Research Div 2, Director Soongoo Ahn and Manager Gyeongmi Lee ) ㅇParticipants: 17 people - WAIFC, Managing Director, Jochen Biedermann - WAIFC, Head of Member Relations, Akshu Campbell-Holt - WAIFC, Head of Marketing, Badr Boussabt- Abu Dhabi Global Market, International Affairs Director, Philippe Richard- Busan Finance Center, Director Soongoo Ahn, Manager Gyeongmi Lee- Casablanca Finance City, Head of Strategy Mourad.Fathallah, Senior Strategy and Economic Intelligence Associate, Sara.Imzil- EnterpriseNGR, Chief Executive Officer Obi Ibekwe, Director Lami Adekola - Fincity.Tokyo, Executive Director Keichi Aritomo etc.- Hong Kong Financial Services Development Council- Qatar Financial Centre, Maha Al-Saadi

    BFC관리자 2024-02-07 VIEWS111

  • 30 Presentation on the Direction of Special bill for Busan as a Global Hub City

    Presentation on the Direction of Special bill for Busan as a Global Hub City

    □ Main Contents and Presentation of the Special bill for Busan as a Global Hub Cityㅇ Presenter : Myong-ho Rhee, President (Busan Finance Center)ㅇ Date and Time : February 6, 2024 (Tuesday), 15:00ㅇ Venue : Busan Metropolitan City Council, 2nd Floor Conference Room ㅇ Presentation Contents- Direction of Development for Busan as a Global Hub City, Yun-soo Heo (Senior Researcher, Maritime and Logistics Research Department, Busan Development Institute) - Recommendations for Busan's Leap as a Global Hub, Myong-ho Rhee (President, Busan Finance Center) - Conditions and Innovation Strategies for Busan as a Global Hub City, Jong-kyun Woo (Professor, Department of International Trade&Logistics, Tongmyong University) ㅇ Hosted : Busan Citizens' Coalition for Decentralization and Balanced Development, Busan Development Institute ㅇ Sponsored by: BNK Busan Bank

    BFC관리자 2024-02-07 VIEWS124