We’re halfway through the year now, and the team at Z/Yen is looking ahead with anticipation, and perhaps some trepidation, towards England’s run through the knockouts of the World Cup, with a tough match this evening against the DR Congo. Whilst our own calendar of events may not attract quite the same level of international interest as the World Cup, we would nonetheless like to highlight some of our key fixtures.

Next Wednesday we’ll be hosting the FS Club Summer Mixer — Resilient Capital: Steering Green Finance Through Global Headwinds, in collaboration with the Bank of China; a relaxed way to reconnect with the FS Club community before the summer break in the City Of London. Looking further ahead, save the date for the 2026 Taiwan Financial Briefing Forum — London Edition, sponsored by TABF and TWSE, on Wednesday, 09 September 2026, for all those interested in cutting-edge technology, emerging markets, and global finance.

And while you're between events, take a listen to the latest episode of our AI Standards Stack Podcast, featuring Nicolas Cubaud on Building Trustworthy Computer Vision Systems. 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 Jin Park, Prof Chaehyun Kim, & Euna Kim:
Scaling Up Digital Finance In Busan: Policy And Academia Perspective

Dr Sabina Crowe:
The Next Frontier For Responsible Investment: Putting Health On The Investor Agenda

• Forthcoming Webinars

Flying Into Uncertainty: The Future Of Airlines Thursday, 23 July 2026

The Future Of Loyalty: Why Client Retention Matters More Than Ever In The Age Of AI Wednesday, 29 July 2026

An Update On EU AML, DORA And Strategic Autonomy In Financial Services Regulation Thursday, 10 September 2026

• Event

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

2026 Taiwan Financial Briefing Forum - London Edition Wednesday, 09 September 2026

FS Club News

Busan Finance Center:

Busan Fast-Tracks Its Strategic Maritime Initiatives Under New Leadership:

Following the municipal election on June 3, Busan has launched a new era of governance. The city administration has established the "Global Maritime Capital" initiative as its primary policy mandate. Moving forward, the city is set to integrate Busan’s existing port infrastructure with advanced maritime administration, specialized shipping services, a robust legal framework, and a dedicated financial ecosystem.

A series of institutional reforms underpins this implementation strategy. The administration is currently reviewing the creation of a specialized Maritime Vice Mayor position to streamline high-level decision-making. Concurrently, Busan is advancing preparations for the Northern Sea Route, strengthening regional maritime public institutions, and working to attract global maritime corporations and business functions. The city is also leading efforts to establish a dedicated Maritime Court. Together, these initiatives are designed to expand Busan’s institutional framework and authority as a comprehensive maritime city. Read the full publication here.

Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation:

Listed Companies Cite Capital Markets as a Key Driver of Growth at TWSE’s COMPUTEX 2026 Briefing: COMPUTEX 2026 concluded successfully on June 5. The Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) once again participated in this premier global technology event under the theme “Beyond the Exchange, Behind the World's AI,” achieving significant results. Read more here.

TWSE publishes practical tools and reference resources for sustainability information preparation and disclosure: TWSE has published and updated practical tools, reference resources, and FAQs to support listed companies in preparing and disclosing sustainability information in alignment with the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards. Read more here.

TWSE and TCX unveiled anniversary plaque for “Taiwan Nature-Based Solutions & Sustainability Initiative” forest project: To echo the spirit of “Acting locally for global impact” on the 2026 International Day for Biological Diversity and celebrate the first anniversary of the “Taiwan Nature-Based Solutions & Sustainability Initiative”. Read more here.

The news from the TWSE: https://twmonthly.twse.com.tw/
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Invest Seoul:

Invest Seoul is an agency established by the Seoul Metropolitan Government to make Seoul the top choice for global companies and investors, transforming the city into a trusted 'business partner' worldwide.

Founded in October 2025, Invest Seoul focuses on attracting excellent global companies and foreign investments.

The primary goal is to help overseas investors succeed. Utilizing Seoul's advanced technology, innovative business environment, and world-class talent, Invest Seoul supports global companies entering Seoul and empowers promising local businesses to grow globally. For further details about Invest Seoul, please click here.

Dubai International Financial Centre:

Titled The Changing Face of Banking: Building Resilience Through Change, the report highlights the structural pressures facing global banking, with profit pools at risk of declining by US$170 billion by 2030 without decisive transformation. It examines how digital‑native challenger banks and new operating models are redefining competitiveness, marking the most significant structural shift since the 2008 global financial crisis. AI is emerging as core infrastructure, reshaping productivity and value creation across the sector. Set against rising demand from emerging markets and new client groups, the report underscores how early movers can strengthen resilience and capture future growth opportunities.

Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance:

Taiwan's Wealth Management Market Gains Momentum, Reinforcing Its Regional Financial Ambitions: Taiwan's wealth management sector continues to gain momentum, underscoring the strength of its financial market reforms and its growing role as a regional asset management hub.

According to the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC), as of May 2026, 21 domestic banks serve more than 25,000 high-net-worth (HNW) clients, with assets under management (AUM) reaching NT$2.66 trillion. Both client numbers and AUM have grown by more than 70% year over year—an exceptional pace that reflects rising investor confidence, increasing demand for sophisticated wealth solutions, and the rapid evolution of Taiwan's private wealth market. Read more here.

Follow TABF for insights into Taiwan’s financial market on LinkedIn.

Northeastern University London:

AI Leadership Apprenticeship Units - now available from Northeastern University London: As regulators and boards increasingly expect demonstrable AI literacy at a leadership level, the question for financial services organisations is no longer whether to upskill - it's how to do it quickly and cost-effectively.

From September 2026, Northeastern University London is launching its first AI Leadership Apprenticeship Unit: AU0009: AI Strategy and Opportunity - a focused five-week programme designed to equip senior leaders with the knowledge and confidence to identify AI opportunities and develop strategy across their organisation.

Delivered through a blended model with one in-person day per week, it's built to fit around the demands of busy leadership teams. And with funding available through the Growth and Skills Levy or government co-investment for SMEs, it offers a direct, low-commitment route to building AI capability at the top of your organisation. Register your interest here.

Bridgeworks:

Global Cybercrime to cost more than $12 Trillion: Global cybercrime damage is project to cost more than $12 USD trillion annually by 2031, according to Cybersecurity Ventures. In the face of such of threat, how do organisations evolve at the highest levels to become capable of understanding content, detecting intent and predicting threats? And who within those organisations should be driving the changes needed to get there – and how is that to be achieved to the best effect?

In response, Peter Smails, SVP, general manager, cloud native, SUSE, says organisations can’t afford incremental improvements; they need a fundamental shift in how they secure cloud environments. “Modern infrastructure is dynamic, distributed and API driven. Identities outnumber humans and attackers increasingly exploit misconfigurations, over permission roles and exposed control planes, rather than traditional network perimeters.” Read the full publication here.

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