As autumn settles in across the UK, October brings a vibrant array of opportunities to connect and engage with the financial services community at the FS Club. We’re thrilled to present exceptional fortchoming events. On 19 November, join our next mixer How Quantum Is Set To Revolutionise Investing at Devon House, St Katherine’s Dock, in partnership with Northeastern University London, to explore quantum computing’s transformative potential for finance and investing. On 15 October, immerse yourself in history with A Walking & Drinking Tour Of The Historic Pubs Of Fleet Street & The City, a unique evening blending culture and camaraderie. Finally, on 23 October, don’t miss our webinar Shaping Taiwan Into Asia’s Asset Management Center, delving into Taiwan’s rising prominence in the asset management landscape. We also invite you to join us on 30 October for An Armed Forces Engagement Conference at Drapers’ Hall, London, to mark London Poppy Day, connect with key members of the Armed Forces Charity sector, and explore how the City of London can support a thriving Armed Forces Community. We look forward to seeing you at these exciting events!

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Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation:

Taiwan Weeks 2025 Launches in October:

Taiwan Weeks, starting October 15, will bring together industry, government, and academic leaders to showcase Taiwan’s strategy to become an Asian Asset Management Center. The event will feature forums, panel discussions, expos, and initiatives such as the Asia Innovation Cup, corporate governance and ESG forums, and ETF exhibitions. Aimed at promoting international exchange and highlighting Taiwan’s market potential, Taiwan Weeks underscores policy achievements, financial innovation, and cross-border cooperation while fostering talent development. FSC Chairperson Dr. Jin-Lung Peng emphasized the initiative’s goal: attracting global investors, strengthening Taiwan’s capital market, and advancing its position as a leading regional asset management hub. Read the full publication here.

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Financial Services Commission Mauritius:

Sustainability and Digitalisation Policy Initiatives in Mauritius: Mauritius' national budget for 2025-2026 characterises the country’s dedication to sustainability and digitalisation. Significant funds have been allocated to investments in green technology to enhance the environmental footprint. Some of the initiatives include massive investment in the renewable energy sector and providing citizens with a healthier living environment. Grants have been earmarked for continuous research and development that can digitally and sustainably transform various economic sectors. The areas of focus include biotechnology and advanced manufacturing techniques. Investments are also prioritised in top-tier technologies, smart city projects as well as fintech startups and innovation hubs. These measures will propel both sustainability and digitalisation initiatives in Mauritius.

Scottish Financial Enterprise: UK financial services leaders are calling on global investors to take a fresh look at Scotland’s key sectors in advance of Scotland’s Global Investment Summit. It will take place in Edinburgh this October, hosted by Scottish Financial Enterprise and the Lord Mayor of London.The summit provides an opportunity to drive investment into Scotland and the UK in key sectors, including financial and professional services, green energy and life sciences.The global investment summit, which will open with an event at Edinburgh Castle on October 6, will bring together major international investors, UK business leaders, politicians and policymakers to help unlock the next wave of economic growth for our key sectors.

Busan Finance Center: Busan hosts numerous international forums in collaboration with leading financial and maritime institutions:

Busan is evolving into a global maritime financial hub, and this October will turn the city into a gathering point for global expertise and insights by hosting several prominent international forums. The highlight of this momentum comes on October 28 with the Busan Global Finance Forum, headlined by Professor Michael Mainelli, Chairman of Z/Yen Group and President of the London Chamber of Commerce. His keynote speech will address the importance of technology, connectivity, and global cities, emphasizing how these elements can be harnessed to develop a world-class financial center.

Another key event is Busan Finance Week (October 17–18), which will bring together financial institutions, startups, and investors for seminars and exhibitions covering finance, investment, and fintech. This event will facilitate international networking and knowledge exchange in the heart of Busan’s financial district. Read the full publication here.

Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance: Taiwan Showcases Asset Management Vision at London Forum:

On September 30, the Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance (TABF), in collaboration with Z/Yen Group and the Bankers Association of the Republic of China (BAROC), hosted the inaugural Taiwan International Financial Promotion Forum in London.

The forum highlighted Taiwan’s growing ambition to become an Asian asset management center, built on industrial innovation, regulatory openness, and strong public-private collaboration.

Opening remarks were delivered by Professor Michael Mainelli (Z/Yen), Dr. Yi-Cheng Kao (TABF), and Deputy Representative Dr. Christy Yachi Chiang, followed by a keynote from Director General Phil C.C. Tong (FSC) on Taiwan’s evolving policy landscape. Speakers explored how Taiwan’s industrial strengths and expanding financial talent pool are attracting global asset managers, with a closing panel examining key opportunities and challenges ahead.

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Dubai International Finance Center: DIFC has published its third Future of Finance report, titled “Emerging Technologies and Finance: AI’s transformative impact on finance and innovation”. Produced in partnership with Asia House, the report explores how AI, blockchain, cloud computing and digital solutions are driving innovation, operational and cost efficiencies, financial inclusion, and sustainable growth for the global financial services industry. Informed by network-based research and candid discussions with industry leaders, this report uncovers how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are rewriting the playbook for the global financial services industry. Download your copy here.

Astana International Financial Centre: Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) presented the analytical review “Kazakhstan: Commercial Real Estate and REIT Market Outlook”. This review explores the key trends shaping the commercial real estate market in Kazakhstan and internationally and provides an in-depth analysis of the development prospects for REIT funds. Commercial real estate is currently one of the key drivers of economic growth and investment appeal. Kazakhstan possesses significant potential for expansion and for strengthening its position in the commercial real estate sector.The introduction of modern investment instruments will unlock new opportunities for market participants. The AIFC is actively fostering the development of the commercial real estate market by providing a favourable environment for property owners, investors, and financial institutions. For more details please see the report.

Seoul Fintech Lab: Seoul Fintech Week 2025 is a global networking platform aimed at exploring major issues and innovative technologies in the finance and fintech industries, as well as promoting the sustainable development of the fintech industry. This year, under the theme 'The Future of Fintech Innovation led by AI' the event will feature a variety of activities including Seoul Fintech Week 2025 Conference including Global Fintech Insight, Finovation Challenge Awards, the 2nd Seoul Fintech Lab Demo Day with NAVER Cloud, 2025 Seoul Fintech Week Demo Day with IBK Industrial Bank, Startup – Investor Matching Networking, OPEN TALK - Fintech Talk with Influencer and Seoul Future Forum on Digital Finance.The event, 'Seoul Fintech Week 2025,' is being held to enhance Seoul's competitiveness as a digital financial city and to foster innovation and growth in the fintech industry. We look forward to your great interest and participation. Click here for more details.‎

Northeastern University London: Take advantage of the final funding window for Level 7 apprenticeships With government funding for Level 7 apprenticeships ending in January 2026 for age 22+, Northeastern University London is opening an additional December cohort for two high-demand programmes:

- AI Data Specialist with MSc in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
- Digital & Technology Solutions Specialist with MSc in Digital & Technology Solutions

These programmes will equip your team with cutting-edge AI and technology skills to drive measurable organizational results. To find out more, you can book a complimentary consultation call here. Deadline to register your interest: Friday 7th November.

GFT Financial Ltd: Sponsorship of AWS FS Symposium: GFT is delighted to have been a key sponsor of the recent Amazon Web Services (AWS) Financial Services Symposium 2025 in London – an incredible event that underscores the strength of our strategic partnership and the shared vision we have for driving innovation in financial services. It was a packed day of inspiring discussion and presentations from key clients, partners and colleagues, presenting transformative solutions across banking, payments, capital markets and insurance. We were inspired to hear how AI is helping to transform the future of financial services, including GFT’s new offering known as Wynxx, which is driving efficiency and accelerating the entire software development lifecycle. Latest press releases: GFT Acquires SAP Specialist Megawork to Accelerate Strategic Growth: GFT has agreed to acquire 100 percent of Megawork Consultoria e Sistemas Ltda. (Megawork), a leading Brazilian SAP consultancy, in a strategic move that aligns directly with GFT’s five-year strategy. The acquisition advances the company's goals for high-value added service growth, expanded profitability, and deeper integration with major Independent Software Vendors. To find out more, click here. Read the full newsletter publication here.

Bridgeworks: When Air-Gaps Need WAN Acceleration: The most critical means of maintaining service continuity is to protect an organisation’s backups first before anything else. Any failure to recognise that cyber-criminals comprehend see backups as any large, medium or small companies’ Achilles Heel, could lead to a significant amount of downtime and lost, irreplaceable data, rendering any organisation null and void. An article in Hacker News, published on 17th June 2025, ‘Backups Are Under Attack: How to Protect Your Backups’, writes: “Ransomware has become a highly coordinated and pervasive threat, and traditional defences are increasingly struggling to neutralise it.” “Today's ransomware attacks initially target your last line of defence — your backup infrastructure. Before locking up your production environment, cyber-criminals go after your backups to cripple your ability to recover, increasing the odds of a ransom payout.” The UK’s National Security Cyber Centre adds: “Backups are an essential part of an organisation’s response and recovery process. Making regular backups is the most effective way to recover from a destructive ransomware attack, where an attacker’s aim is to destroy or erase a victim’s data.” Read the full article here.

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