The Italian bank has enjoyed rapid domestic expansion and now has international targets in mind, says CEO Gian Maria Mossa

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

The ‘key client’ group at BNP Paribas Wealth Management has found rich pickings in Asia and is now shifting attention to other markets, says its boss Rémi Frank

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

Much of the talk around the ongoing Brexit process ignores the importance of trade and the myriad benefits of closer relationships with neighbouring countries

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