Towards A Global Financial Hub: Busan International Finance Center
The Evolving Ecosystem Of BIFC & Key Financial Institutions
Mixer - Conference - London
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Background: Busan Finance Center (BFC), in collaboration with the Korea Housing Finance Corporation and the Financial Supervisory Service, is hosting an investor relations event in London to highlight new policy initiatives, investment opportunities in Busan, and the suite of incentives for financial institutions looking to setup operations in Busan. Hear from Dr Soongoo Anh as he discusses the developments BFC is making in maritime finance and the maritime institutions relocating to Busan because of this.
With expert insights from leading financial and regulatory institutions, this event will provide a comprehensive overview of Busan’s evolving financial landscape and its ambitions to become a global hub for maritime and financial services. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with key decision-makers and discover why Busan is rapidly emerging as a compelling destination for global finance and investment.
Speakers:
Dr Soongoo Ahn is a director at the Busan Finance Center. He earned his doctoral degree from Bayes Business School, City University of London and holds an M.Sc. in Economics and Strategy from Imperial College London. Before his tenure at the Busan Finance Center, he led the Sustainable Finance Division at UN Global Compact Network Korea and taught international business as an assistant professor at Ulsan College University.
His expertise lies in strategic hub (platform) ecosystems, applying this knowledge across various finance fields, including sustainable finance, digital finance, and maritime finance. With this expertise, he has collaborated closely with Charles Baden-Fuller, a Centenary Professor at Bayes Business School, and Heesung Yun, a Distinguished Professor at Korea Maritime & Ocean University, to research the prospective ecosystem of the Busan Finance Center. He is a member of the Academy of Management, The Korea Port Economic Association, and The Korean Association of Financial Engineering.
Date
Tuesday, 25 November 2025
Time
18:00 - 20:30 GMT
Cost
Free (Invitation Only)
For more information please contact Sasha Davis at sasha_davis@zyen.com
Speaker(s):
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Dr Soongoo Ahn
Director
Busan Finance Center
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Mr Seonghoon Yoon
Senior Analyst, Fixed Income
Korea Housing Finance Corporation
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Mr Hyunwoo You
Senior Manager
London Representative Office of the Financial Supervisory Service
Chairman:
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Mike Wardle
Chief Executive Officer
Z/Yen GroupLocation
Bakers’ Hall
Harp Lane
London EC3R 6DP