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
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Fintech on Friday: Isle of Man opens its arms to blockchain enterprises
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

Private View Blog: Wallabies and springboks thriving on Isle of Man
South African investors and expats see the Isle of Man as safe haven for both their asserts and their families

Poland’s appeal moves beyond the back office
Technological and analytical expertise, low costs and access to a high quality workforce make Warsaw an attractive location for international financial services firms

Fiscal incentives fuel Parisian love affair with business
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 puts faith in talent for reinvention
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 fears fallout from disorderly Brexit
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

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

London left in limbo as banks await Brexit fallout
Although most believe the London will remain a high profile hub, the appeal of rival centres is growing and banks would rather wait to discover what the future holds before committing to the UK capital

International critics fail to stem growing CBI industry
CBI schemes offer wealthy individuals freedom of movement while providing vital funds to what are often cash-strapped nations, yet continue to draw criticism
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