The FS Club Podcast

Population health is rapidly emerging as a financially material issue for institutional investors, yet it remains significantly underdeveloped compared to climate change and diversity, equity and inclusion in mainstream investment practice. This session presents findings from  Investor Action on Health: A Review  (Northeastern University / Health Foundation, February 2026), a systematic review of...

In this webinar, Dr. Jin Park, Research Fellow at the Busan Development Institute, will discuss “Advancing Busan as a Leading Digital Finance Hub,” sharing policy insights and strategies to position Busan as a competitive digital finance center. Prof. Chaehyun Kim, Assistant Professor at Pukyong National University, will present “From Port to Platform: The Future of Digital Finance in Busan,” offe...

Taiwan is strategically enhancing its international visibility by evolving from fundamental Carbon Management to the development of robust Carbon Market Mechanisms. As a critical node in the global supply chain, Taiwan is leveraging its industrial strengths to build a carbon ecosystem that emphasizes market transparency and alignment with international standards. Central to this effort is the inte...

In this webinar, we launch the thirteenth edition of the Smart Centres Index (SCI 13). The SCI is designed to track the development of technology and financial centres across the world in their support for and readiness for new technology applications. Investors, entrepreneurs, scientists, media, academics, governments, and regulators can attune their cities to attract innovation and growth in Sci...

As the global transition toward Net Zero continues to accelerate, sustainable finance is steadily emerging as a key driver influencing capital allocation, investment decisions, and market development. It is also playing an increasingly important role in supporting economic transformation and strengthening financial resilience. As an important financial hub in Asia, Taiwan has been steadily advanci...

The financial sector stands at a pivotal juncture, with rapid advancements in AI, digital infrastructure, tokenisation, and other technologies intersecting with evolving regulatory priorities to redefine competitiveness, innovation, and risk management. Bob Wigley, Chairman of UK Finance, will deliver a forward-looking perspective on these transformative forces. Drawing from his leadership in shap...

Invest Seoul is an agency established by the Seoul Metropolitan Government to position Seoul as the top choice for global companies and investors, and to serve as a trusted “business partner city” worldwide. Established in October 2025, Invest Seoul focuses on attracting high‑quality global companies and foreign direct investment. Our core objective is to support overseas investors’ success. By le...

The seventeenth edition of the China Construction Bank Global Green Finance Index provides the world’s most authoritative measure of the performance of financial centres in delivering green finance services. The report, assembled by combining the views of financial professionals from around the world, with quantitative data commissioned and curated from over 130 sources, uses advanced statistical...

Taiwan is advancing its vision to become a leading hub for innovation-driven capital formation in Asia, with the Taiwan Stock Exchange spearheading the development of the Taiwan Innovation Board (tib). Designed to support high-growth and forward-looking enterprises, tib has undergone a series of significant reforms in 2025 aimed at enhancing market accessibility, flexibility, and investor particip...

The Global Financial Centres Index has been tracking the development of the world’s financial centres since 2007 and is the authoritative guide to financial centre success. In this webinar, Z/Yen will formally launch the 39th edition of the index. Programme: 09:00 Introduction & Welcome – Hugh Morris 09:05 Opening Remarks - Hugh Morris 09:15 GFCI 39 Results - Mike Wardle, CEO, Z/Yen Group 09:3...

Modern banking is no longer a one-off transformation; it’s a continuous process of evolution. Financial institutions are modernising core platforms, adopting composable architectures, and embedding AI-driven capabilities, all while responding to regulatory change and rising customer expectations. The challenge is delivering change at speed with confidence. As programmes become more iterative, alig...

In this webinar, the key findings from the research report  "The Role Of Finance In Addressing Sustainable Development"  will be presented, highlighting critical pathways for advancing transition finance. The session will also showcase Hong Kong’s ongoing achievements and innovative initiatives in green and sustainable finance to a global audience, reinforcing the city's position as...

Africa’s economy is entering a decisive decade. With the world’s fastest-growing population, rapid urbanization, accelerating digital adoption, and vast untapped natural and human capital, the continent is increasingly central to global growth dynamics. Yet Africa remains underrepresented in international investment portfolios, often due to outdated perceptions and limited understanding of on-the-...

MAST is one of the leading charities in maritime archaeology in the country, the only organisation in recent years to conduct major seabed to museum exactions, most recently with HMS Invincible in the Solent. It fills a void where the Government seems unable to fulfil its moral obligations to protect naval war graves and protect the UK’s unique underwater heritage.

Belize is emerging as a high-credibility jurisdiction for international financial services, pairing a pragmatic, business-friendly environment with strong regulatory foundations. This webinar will showcase why Belize is increasingly on the radar of global investors, advisors, and financial services firms—including the country’s compliance and risk-management strengths as highlighted in the CFATF M...

Taiwan is actively positioning itself as a premier Asian Asset Management Center (AAMC) through a series of strategic regulatory reforms and policy initiatives. These efforts are designed to enhance market openness, align with international standards, and bolster the overall capacity of its financial sector. Since the launch of the AAMC initiative in September 2024, Taiwan has focused on expanding...

Retail participation in financial markets is increasing in many countries, fueled by digital trading platforms and a new generation of young, highly self-directed investors. While this is a positive development, without strong financial literacy, investing can expose individuals to fraud, high-risk products they do not understand, and significant losses. As highlighted by OECD evidence, many adult...

Harley Street Psychiatrist Dr Raj Persaud, who sees many very high net worth and very smart people in his clinical practice, explores why there is such a weak statistical relationship between high intelligence and happiness and indeed why being smart may prevent you from finding happiness. One key issue is how we think about being smart an issue that has come under sharper focus in the world of Ar...

A regular speaker at the FS Club, EU Regulatory Expert David P. Doyle is back to give a New Year update on the EU financial services regulatory agenda. He will be covering some of the most contentious and game-changing pieces of EU legislation in the financial services space, notably: The EU de-regulation and simplification measures - how will they affect financial entities? The mandate, role and...

In this webinar, we launch the twelfth edition of the Smart Centres Index (SCI 12). The SCI is designed to track the development of technology and financial centres across the world in their support for and readiness for new technology applications. Investors, entrepreneurs, scientists, media, academics, governments, and regulators can attune their cities to attract innovation and growth in Scienc...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the workplace, with applications ranging from automating routine tasks to augmenting complex decision-making. As AI technologies proliferate across industries, employers, employees, and policymakers face pressing questions about the future of human work. The integration of advanced AI tools presents new possibilities for collaboration, upskillin...

The most dangerous thing about growing up is forgetting how to play. From childhood Lego sessions to experimenting with piano, creativity has always been about freedom, not perfection. Yet today’s music creation process is so complex that most ideas die before they’re born, buried under software, costs and gatekeepers. While some turn to “cheat code” AI tools that promise instant songs they sacrif...

The sixteenth edition of the Global Green Finance Index provides the world’s most authoritative measure of the performance of financial centres in delivering green finance services. The report, assembled by combining the views of financial professionals from around the world, with quantitative data commissioned and curated from over 130 sources, uses advanced statistical techniques to map the glob...

To drive sustained growth in Taiwan’s financial and economic sectors, the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) introduced in September 2024 two core strategies: “Retaining Capital and Attracting Investment” and “Investing in Taiwan to Support Industrial Development.” Supported by five major initiatives and 16 strategic actions, the plan aims to ease regulatory barriers and streamline procedures...

Who would be an expert in a world where expertise is under siege? Hard-won know-how and experience seem to count for nothing in the eyes of everyone from high-profile business leaders to populist politicians. In my research over the last twenty years I have proven time and again that when it comes to top performance, we need people – especially bosses – with the expertise that only comes from a de...