FW: Global Financial Forum 2017: Globalising Gulf Finance, Emerging Markets, The Future of Finance and more…

 

 

DIFC Link - GFF Special Edition View this email in your browser     Welcome to a special edition of DIFC Link, which will provide a flavour of what is to come at the very first Global Financial Forum. Tune in to the live stream on our socail media channels. MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR   H.E. Essa Kazim Governor of DIFC  On 14 November 2017, some of the world's most influential thinkers, business leaders and policymakers, will gather to explore geopolitical, technological and financial trends impacting the finance industry. The three key themes of the GFF are: Globalising Gulf Finance; Emerging Markets; and The Future of Finance.  Read more...   SPECIAL REPORT    THE NEXT FRONTIER: THE FUTURE OF FINANCE IN MEASA With significant demographic shifts and an evolving financial landscape in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, this report assesses the state of the industry and the bright future ahead of these dynamic economies.  Read more...     THOUGHT LEADERSHIP    INNOVATIONS IN IDENTITY IN FINANCIAL SERVICES As new financial reforms and more stringent identification rules come into play, innovation will play a key role in getting to Know Your Customer.  Read more...   THE FUTURE OF INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE IN MEASA   Infrastructure development remains a key driver for the growth of the MEASA markets, paving the way for alternative and innovative investment sources. Read more...   DUBAI: OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND AT THE CROSSROADS OF THE WORLD   Strategically located across three diverse markets worth a combined US$7.4 trillion, Dubai provides an ideal platform to tap into untapped regional opportunities. Read more...       EXPERT VIEWS  Hafez Ghanem, Vice President of the World Bank for Middle East and North Africa, highlights the need for economic inclusion and private investment   Read more Heather Henyon, Founder of Women's Angel Investor Network, shares her views on boosting MENA's high-growth businesses     Read more Kevin Sneader, Chairman of McKinsey for Asia, explains the importance of strengthening ties between emerging markets   Read more   Watch our live stream of #GlobalFinancialForum on social media:       This communication contains information which is proprietary to DIFC, is (and is intended to remain) confidential, being provided for the exclusive use of the intended recipient, and may be legally privileged. If you have reason to believe you are not the intended recipient(s), and received the information by error, disclosing, copying, disseminating or otherwise taking any action in connection with this communication or the information in it is prohibited and may be unlawful. We ask you to notify us and delete this communication from your system. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list