Financial Centres as Catalysts for Reforms and Economic Growth: ‎The Role of the Astana International Financial Centre

In light of expected privatisations and large financing gaps in infrastructure, energy and other sectors across the region, effective capital markets platforms are becoming increasingly important. This session explored how financial hubs such as the Astana International Financial Centre can facilitate channeling of domestic and international investment to catalyse growth as well as set standards in relation to corporate governance, skills and green innovation.

 

 

Moderator

 

Mattia Romani

 

Managing Director, Economics, Policy & Governance, EBRD

 

Speakers

 

Hao Fu

 

Managing Director, Shanghai Stock Exchange

 

Jarosław Grzywiński

 

Vice President of the Exchange Management Board, Warsaw Stock Exchange

 

Nurlan Kussainov

 

CEO, Astana International Financial Centre Authority

 

Andre Kuusvek

 

Director, Local Currency & Capital Market Development, EBRD

 

David Walker

 

Head of Public Sector, EMEA, Citi

 

 

Done