The civil unrest going on in Hong Kong is nothing new, rather part of a long history of protest which has previously led to social reforms. But with a looming threat of Chinese intervention, the hope is that the territory’s leaders engage in dialogue with civil society to maintain the city’s advantages as a financial centre

The Isle of Man has big plans for its digital economy and a new initiative aims to get blockchain businesses to set up on the island

South African investors and expats see the Isle of Man as safe haven for both their asserts and their families

Technological and analytical expertise, low costs and access to a high quality workforce make Warsaw an attractive location for international financial services firms 

Making the French capital a base for management and research teams is part of the plan to allow it to compete with European rivals

Luxembourg is not resting on its laurels as a successful fund centre, with initiatives in sustainable finance and alternatives set to power future growth

Malta’s low costs, innovative mindset and robust regulatory environment bode well for its future as a financial centre, but the island worries about the potential impact of Brexit shock waves

In terms of technology, Hong Kong has fallen behind both mainland China and rival Singapore. But the territory has a habit of reinventing itself