Jersey as an investment funds domicile: benefits and regulations

Purpose To explain the benefits and the regulations pertaining to Jersey as a domicile for investment funds. Design/methodology/approach Provides an overview of Jersey as an international financial center followed by a detailed description of Jersey regulations applying to private funds, expert funds, listed funds, regulated investor funds, retail and other collective investment funds (CIFs), and notification-only funds. Explains fund vehicles including unit trusts, limited partnerships, and companies. Discusses taxes and fund service providers. Findings Jersey is one of the world’s major international finance centers, offering location and time-zone benefits; stability and reliability; tax neutrality; a stable political, fiscal and regulatory infrastructure; and highly-skilled financial-service providers. Originality/value Expert guidance from experienced investment-funds lawyers

The Perspectives Of The Establishment Of International Financial Centers In Uzbekistan And The Implementation Of English Law

In this article analyzed main notions of international financial center and its brief history, and the views of several scientists from different countries about international financial centers and its types. Moreover, it is also researched the perspectives of the establishment of international financial centers as one type of free economic zones in Uzbekistan. In addition, in this article researched the main features of common law, its implementation as a special legal regime on regulating international financial centers in Uzbekistan. As result of analyzes, it is illustrates legal, financial and other potential of establishment common law based international financial center as a type of free economic zone in Uzbekistan.

The Perspectives of the Establishment of International Financial Centers in Uzbekistan and the Implementation of English Law

In this article analyzed main notions of international financial center and its brief history, and the views of several scientists from different countries about international financial centers and its types. Moreover, it is also researched the perspectives of the establishment of international financial centers as one type of free economic zones in Uzbekistan. In addition, in this article researched the main features of common law, its implementation as a special legal regime on regulating international financial centers in Uzbekistan. As result of analyzes, it is illustrates legal, financial and other potential of establishment common law based international financial center as a type of free economic zone in Uzbekistan.

Financial centers of new industrial countries in the world financial architecture

The views of scholars concerning the definition of «international financial center», which makes it possible to formulate the definition of international financial center essence are summarized in this paper. The factors influencing the formation of international financial center incluing: stable financial system, stable currency, exchange rate stability, political and social stability in the country, favorable geographical location, developed financial infrastructure, open economy for free movement of capital, etc. are identified. The role of international financial centers in increasing their global competitiveness, achieving higher levels of economic growth, prosperity and social progress is substantiated. The classification of international financial centers is investigated. The place of the Hong Kong Financial Center in the financial architecture of the world is determined. The main parameters of the current state of the Hong Kong Financial Center: the USD / HKD exchange rate, the effective exchange rate index weighted by trade, the Hang Seng index, market capitalization, etc. are diagnosed. SWOT-analysis of the Hong Kong Financia Cente is carried out in order to identify its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Based on the results of the problem of its functioning, a set of measures to improve competitiveness is also proposed. Hong Kong has favorable macroeconomic and institutional environment, qualified personnel, and is the fifth most competitive international financial center in the world. However, there is a low degree of international element in the domestic stock market, there is also risk of losing the status of «international financial center», other regional economies that have greater access to international investment opportunities in the stock market, such as Singapore, may be a threat. The financial center should focus on overcoming the effects of the coronavirus, promote the share of foreign investment in the economy, take a set of measures to overcome the country's recession, review legal, regulatory and tax requirements to promote development, improve quality of life and attractiveness, and become Asia's leading currency hub.

The Path Suggestions on the Construction of Shanghai International Financial Center

Given the comparison between Shanghai international financial center with other world-renowned ones from three dimensions in financial products, financial markets, and financial environments, the paper proposes customizing financial futures to serve the real economy and attract international investors, establishing a research center by national-level guidance for enterprises’ financial instruments demand and application; promoting joint construction of financial centers and technological innovation centers respectively.

What Impact Will Hong Kong Face as an International Financial Center?

The National Security Law for Hong Kong has recently implemented by the Chinese National People’s Congress. What effects this action will bring to Hong Kong? The author will judge from the following four critical economic perspectives: stock market, property market, foreign exchange market, and the Sino-US relations. And also, the author will explain why at this moment the National People’s Congress deliberated such a National Security Law for Hong Kong. The conclusion that the implementation of National Security Law could be an outstanding chance for Hong Kong to restart again, if it is not as expected, Hong Kong still has the potential to cope with the challenges and look forward to a bright future will be drawn.

Influence and Function of CFA in International Financial Center and Capital Market

<p>With the increasing trend of global economic integration, the financial industry has been discussed popularly and cared by everyone. The growth of the financial market has created an unprecedented demand for qualified investment talents. Employers and investors need a strict and standard ruler to measure the professionalism, integrity and knowledge reserve of the employees in the financial industry, so as to better manage and invest their assets. Chartered Financial Analyst is such a kind "rule".</p><p>Warren E. Buffett, a world-famous investor, once said that the relatively important asset in life is to find a group of reliable people. When you get a chartered financial analyst certificate and become a CFA member, to a certain extent, you will find a group of very reliable people. As a registered trademark of the Association for Investment Management and Research, the Chartered Financial Analyst Certificate has gained increasing recognition and authority in the world. As a great number of CFA charterholders increase, it will have unpredictable and positive effects on the operation of international financial centers and capital markets. This article, taking Hong Kong of China and Singapore as examples, analyzes the impact and function of CFA on financial centers and capital markets.</p>