It is June and we’re looking forward to the start of summer here at the FS Club. Following our packed calendar of events last month, including a very sunny tour through the Secret Gardens of the City of London, this month’s events span green finance, digital innovation, and public health investment.

We kick off the month on Tuesday, 09 June 2026 with From Carbon Management To Carbon Market Mechanisms, in partnership with TWSE. This webinar explores Taiwan's journey from corporate decarbonisation to the development of robust carbon market infrastructure. On Thursday, 18 June 2026, join us for Scaling Up Digital Finance In Busan: Policy And Academia Perspective, sponsored by Busan Finance Center, examining the city's ambitions to become a leading global digital finance hub.

We close out June on Wednesday, 24th with The Next Frontier For Responsible Investment: Putting Health On The Investor Agenda, sponsored by Northeastern University London, exploring the growing case for health as a financially material issue for investors. Finally, save the date for our FS Club Summer Mixer — Resilient Capital: Steering Green Finance Through Global Headwinds, on Wednesday, 08 July 2026 in the City of London.

We look forward to welcoming you to one of our events soon.

Sasha Davis (Manager, FS Club) & The Team at Z/Yen

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Events & Webinars

• Featured Past Webinars

Dr Jerry Lin, Ivana Chen, & Eva Huang:
Powering The Transition: Taiwan’s Sustainable Finance Strategies & Market Outlook

Bob Wigley:
The Future Of Finance, The Impact Of Current Tech & Regulatory Developments

• Forthcoming Webinars

From Carbon Management To Carbon Market Mechanisms Tuesday, 09 June 2026

Scaling Up Digital Finance In Busan: Policy And Academia Perspective Thursday, 18 June 2026

The Next Frontier For Responsible Investment: Putting Health On The Investor Agenda Wednesday, 24 June 2026

• Event

Ordinary Wisdom: The Launch of Value-Aligned AI Wednesday, 10 June 2026

FS Club Summer Mixer - Resilient Capital: Steering Green Finance Through Global Headwinds Wednesday, 08 July 2026

Canton Fair: A Premier Gateway For UK Businesses To Access Global Trade Opportunities Wednesday, 14 October 2026

FS Club News

Busan Finance Center: On May 8, 2026, HMM approved the relocation of its registered headquarters from Seoul to Busan, with plans to move the CEO’s office to the city by the end of the year. The relocation of HMM, Korea’s largest shipping company and one of the world’s leading container carriers, to Busan marks a major milestone in the city’s emergence as Korea’s maritime capital and a specialized maritime finance hub. Originally founded as Hyundai Merchant Marine, HMM operates global shipping routes across Asia, Europe, and the Americas and plays a key role in Korea’s export-driven economy and logistics network.

HMM’s relocation is expected to generate substantial economic and financial spillover effects for Busan. As the headquarters of a global shipping company moves into the city, demand is likely to increase for ship finance, maritime insurance, legal and accounting services, logistics consulting, foreign exchange, and green shipping transition financing. The presence of HMM’s management and strategic functions in Busan could further attract global investors, maritime professionals, and affiliated firms to establish operations nearby, accelerating the clustering effect between shipping, finance, and maritime services.

Read the full publication here.

Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation: The Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) has announced its return to COMPUTEX 2026 under the theme “Beyond the Exchange, Behind the World’s AI.” As the world’s fifth-largest capital market, the TWSE aims to bridge global capital with Taiwan’s robust AI ecosystem, where 81% of its market capitalization resides in tech-related sectors. Read more here.

The Taiwan Stock Exchange has received the honor of the “ETF Exchange of the Year in Asia-Pacific” at the 2026 Asia Asset Management ETF Awards. This prestigious recognition underscores the TWSE’s exceptional performance, highlighted by robust growth in the number of listed ETFs, assets under management, and trading volume. Read more here.

The Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) and Taipei Exchange (TPEx) have launched the Green Stock Designations to drive corporate green transition. Aligned with the WFE’s Green Equity Principles and the FSC’s action plan, the initiative awards Level 1 or Level 2 designations to listed companies (excluding financial/insurance sectors) based on their proportion of annual revenue classified as either Dark Green or Light green revenues. Read more here.

The news from the TWSE: https://twmonthly.twse.com.tw/
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Financial Services Development Council Hong Kong: As the global economy evolves and capital seeks stability and opportunity, Hong Kong stands out as the leading international financial centre. With an open economy, deep and liquid capital markets, a trusted legal framework, and seamless connectivity to global institutions, Hong Kong offers the ideal ecosystem for capital facilitation, preservation, and growth. These strengths are further complemented by resilient infrastructure and a vibrant lifestyle that attracts top global talent.The Financial Services Development Council has launched a global campaign personifying "Money" as "Capital" — a dynamic protagonist in pursuit of growth. It demonstrates how Hong Kong fulfills the core needs of capital: growth, security, efficiency, and opportunity, empowering it to thrive even amid global challenges.Discover how Hong Kong empowers capital to thrive. Watch the campaign: Click Here.

Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance: TABF and UPTP Sign Strategic Partnership to Advance Financial Capability Building Between Taiwan and Paraguay: The Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance (TABF) and the Taiwan–Paraguay Polytechnic University (UPTP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation in financial talent development, digital finance, and institutional capacity building.

The agreement was signed on 8 May in Taipei by Dr. Yi-Cheng Kao, President of TABF, and Rector Jorge Duarte Rolón of UPTP, in the presence of H.E. President Santiago Peña of Paraguay and Taiwan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Chia-Lung Lin. The participation of senior government leaders reflects the growing importance of financial capability development as a pillar of economic cooperation between Taiwan and Paraguay.

The partnership establishes a framework for collaboration in areas including fintech innovation, cybersecurity, digital finance education, and financial risk resilience. Through knowledge exchange, professional training, and digital learning initiatives, the two institutions aim to support the development of financial sector capabilities and contribute to the broader digital transformation agenda in Paraguay. Read more here.

Northeastern University London: Northeastern University London has been approved to deliver three new apprenticeship units focused on AI strategy, governance and oversight - and for financial services organisations, the timing couldn't be more relevant. As regulators and boards increasingly demand demonstrable AI literacy at a leadership level, these units offer a direct, funded route to close that gap quickly. Endorsed by Skills England and available through the Growth and Skills Levy, they're designed to upskill leaders fast - without the commitment of a full apprenticeship programme. If your organisation is looking to build AI capability at a senior level, we'd love to hear from you - get in touch at apprenticeships@nulondon.ac.uk.

Bridgeworks: Bridgeworks signs Armed Forces Covenant on HMS Victory: Bridgeworks signed the Armed Forces Covenant aboard HMS Victory, strengthening its commitment to veterans, reservists, serving personnel and military families. The WAN acceleration specialists signed the covenant on April 14.

David Trossell, chief executive of Bridgeworks, said: “Signing the Armed Forces Covenant aboard HMS Victory, in Lord Nelson’s cabin, was a powerful reminder that behind every system and every mission are people who choose to serve.

“Our commitment is simple: we will respect that service, we will support those individuals and their families, and we will ensure that the skills they bring are recognised as a strategic advantage, not just for Bridgeworks, but for the security of the UK.” Read the full publication here.

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