The FS Club Podcast

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The FS Club Podcast features a wide array of speakers covering a broad range of topics across economics, technology, and finance. FS Club Podcast’s offer 25-minute presentations from industry experts, followed by Q&A sessions, with questions fielded from live listeners. To listen in to the live broadcasts, find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/3IaFXcw

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September 3, 202637 min

Shaping the Future of Finance in Asia: AI-driven FinTech, Digital Currencies And The Evolution Of Financial Infrastructure

This report, Finance in Asia: AI-driven, FinTech, Digital Currencies and The Evolution of Financial Infrastructure, evaluates the state of these technologies n Asia in 2026. Asia is defined as the Asia/Pacific region used by Z/Yen in our Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI), and other indices, excluding Australasia. The report summarises current trends and developments across major Asian financial centres such as Seoul, Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Shenzhen, and others where innovation thrives and AI-centric financial services are becoming the norm. The outcome of these initiatives is the wholesale transformation of finance and financial services across Asian geographies. The lessons from the trends and developments observed in Asia have worldwide implications for the evolution (and even revolution) of finance in both developed and developing economies.

July 30, 202645 min

The Future Of Loyalty: Why Client Retention Matters More Than Ever In The Age Of AI

As artificial intelligence, automation, and digital platforms reshape our lives, one commercial and human question becomes increasingly important: what will make clients stay when machines can compare, recommend, negotiate, and switch on their behalf? This webinar will explore the future of loyalty in a market where machines can process information, identify alternatives, and personalise offers at a scale no human relationship manager can match. If products, prices, and promises become easier to compare, then trust, memory, reputation, emotional relevance, and accumulated relationship value may become even more important. Vladislav Dobrokhotov, author of The G.R.E.A.T. Retention Book, will examine why client retention should be treated not as a back-office metric, but as a strategic discipline for the AI age. The discussion will consider how financial and professional services firms can make loyalty more visible, intentional, and defensible not only to human clients but also to the intelligent systems that increasingly shape their decisions. The session is especially relevant for firms where trust, confidence, judgment, reputation, and long-term relationships remain central to growth. It will invite participants to think beyond acquisition, beyond account management, and beyond conventional customer experience towards a future where the real competitive advantage may belong to the organisation's clients, and their machines, still choose to stay with.

July 29, 202640 min

Shaping The Future Of Finance In Seoul: Policy And Institutional Perspectives

Seoul has been designated and developed as a global financial hub, continuously refining its legal, regulatory, and physical infrastructure to attract international capital and talent. To share the latest progress and future directions of these initiatives, the Seoul Metropolitan Government, in collaboration with the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), is hosting this special webinar. The discussion will cover the critical policy and institutional frameworks reshaping Seoul’s financial landscape. The first session will cover Fn Hub Korea's establishment background, objectives, and collaboration framework with related institutions. It will then take a closer look at how Fn Hub Korea promotes Korea as a financial hub and assists foreign financial companies in entering and operating in the Korean market. The second session will focus on the Seoul Metropolitan Government's proactive financial policies, specifically showcasing foreign investment incentives and infrastructure support designed to accelerate fintech growth. We kindly invite you to join this dialogue, connect with international professionals, and explore Seoul’s evolving role and future opportunities within the global financial landscape.

July 24, 202643 min

Flying Into Uncertainty: The Future Of Airlines

The global aviation industry has demonstrated remarkable resilience in recent years, yet airlines continue to face an increasingly complex operating environment. Geopolitical instability, constrained aircraft supply, rising costs, shifting consumer behaviour, and structural changes across the market are reshaping the industry's future. In this webinar, aviation analyst Chris Tarry will examine the key forces influencing airline performance today and explore what they mean for the years ahead. Drawing on the latest industry data and market analysis, the discussion will cover supply chain constraints, aircraft availability, fuel prices, changing patterns of demand, the evolution of low-cost carriers, and the long-term implications of consolidation and airport capacity. The session will also consider how recent global events have accelerated structural change across aviation, creating both new risks and new opportunities for airlines, airports, investors, and policymakers. Whether you work in aviation, finance, infrastructure, or simply have an interest in the future of air transport, this webinar will provide valuable insight into one of the world's most dynamic industries.

June 25, 202641 min

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

Population health is rapidly emerging as a financially material issue for institutional investors, yet it remains significantly underdeveloped compared to climate change and diversity, equity and inclusion in mainstream investment practice. This session presents findings from Investor Action on Health: A Review (Northeastern University / Health Foundation, February 2026), a systematic review of how asset owners and asset managers can use corporate engagement, ESG ratings, board oversight, and policy engagement to influence company behaviour across 15 priority health issues - from worker safety and nutrition to antimicrobial resistance and digital wellbeing. Drawing on lessons from the evolution of investor action on climate and EDI, the talk introduces a practical framework for matching investor action mechanisms to the maturity of specific health issues and discusses the challenges and opportunities investors face in demonstrating financial materiality and attributing impact. This session will be of interest to finance and investment professionals, policymakers, and anyone keen to understand how the investment community can be a force for better public health. Speaker:

June 22, 202647 min

Scaling Up Digital Finance In Busan: Policy And Academia Perspective

In this webinar, Dr. Jin Park, Research Fellow at the Busan Development Institute, will discuss “Advancing Busan as a Leading Digital Finance Hub,” sharing policy insights and strategies to position Busan as a competitive digital finance center. Prof. Chaehyun Kim, Assistant Professor at Pukyong National University, will present “From Port to Platform: The Future of Digital Finance in Busan,” offering an academic perspective on the city’s evolution from its traditional maritime strengths toward a modern digital finance platform. The session will explore key policy directions and academic viewpoints on scaling up digital finance in Busan and its ambitions to become a leading global financial hub.

June 10, 20261 hr 2 min

From Carbon Management To Carbon Market Mechanisms

Taiwan is strategically enhancing its international visibility by evolving from fundamental Carbon Management to the development of robust Carbon Market Mechanisms. As a critical node in the global supply chain, Taiwan is leveraging its industrial strengths to build a carbon ecosystem that emphasizes market transparency and alignment with international standards. Central to this effort is the integration of real-world corporate decarbonization experience with advanced financial oversight, creating a high-integrity environment for carbon credit trading. These initiatives aim to expand Taiwan’s sustainable finance capacity and investor base while boosting its regional competitiveness in the global net-zero transition. The success of this transition relies on a multi-dimensional approach that bridges the gap between policy and practice. At the foundational level, Taiwan’s leading enterprises are providing vital insights into decarbonization, transforming operational excellence into measurable carbon assets. Simultaneously, professional financial frameworks are being implemented to address the complexities of risk management within carbon trading, ensuring that market participants can navigate price volatility and regulatory shifts with confidence. This collaborative model ensures that the market remains responsive to industry needs while fostering a resilient ecosystem for green capital.

May 28, 202629 min

Launch Of Smart Centres Index 13

In this webinar, we launch the thirteenth edition of the Smart Centres Index (SCI 13). The SCI is designed to track the development of technology and financial centres across the world in their support for and readiness for new technology applications.Investors, entrepreneurs, scientists, media, academics, governments, and regulators can attune their cities to attract innovation and growth in Science, Technology, Energy Systems, Machine Learning, Distributed Ledgers, or Fintech. Tuning a city for innovation is complex. Z/Yen began studying successful and unsuccessful business innovation clustering some 15 years ago, and published in 2018 the Smart Jurisdictions Index . Building on the results of that research we have created a novel factor assessment index based on three dimensions - innovation support, creative intensity, and delivery capability.The SCI is designed to track the readiness of business centres across the world to support new technology businesses. The SCI uses assessments from private and public sector individuals, along with over 120 instrumental factors, to rate the centres. This important project that will grow substantially as more people pay attention to the ways centres can help globally innovative businesses thrive in rapidly changing times.

May 22, 202657 min

Powering The Transition: Taiwan’s Sustainable Finance Strategies & Market Outlook

As the global transition toward Net Zero continues to accelerate, sustainable finance is steadily emerging as a key driver influencing capital allocation, investment decisions, and market development. It is also playing an increasingly important role in supporting economic transformation and strengthening financial resilience. As an important financial hub in Asia, Taiwan has been steadily advancing its sustainable finance agenda in recent years. Notable progress has been made in the development of Taiwan’s ESG bond market, which is commonly referred to as the sustainable bond market, as well as in the strengthening of regulatory frameworks, and closer alignment with international standards. These efforts have helped attract growing interest from global investors and have contributed to the gradual deepening and maturation of Taiwan’s ESG ecosystem. Co-hosted by the Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance (TABF) and the UK-based think tank Z/Yen (FS Club), this webinar brings together the Taipei Exchange (TPEx), global asset management institutions, and leading experts from academia and industry to exchange views on Taiwan’s sustainable finance policy development and market practice, providing a platform for international dialogue. The discussion will cover the evolution of Taiwan’s sustainable finance policies and market landscape, the development of ESG evaluation frameworks, the outlook for sustainable bond market, and international investor perspectives on Taiwan’s capital market potential, with particular attention to transition finance opportunities arising from industrial decarbonization. We warmly invite you to join this dialogue, engage with international professionals, and explore Taiwan’s evolving role and future opportunities within the global sustainable finance transition.

May 8, 202641 min

The Future Of Finance, The Impact Of Current Tech & Regulatory Developments

The financial sector stands at a pivotal juncture, with rapid advancements in AI, digital infrastructure, tokenisation, and other technologies intersecting with evolving regulatory priorities to redefine competitiveness, innovation, and risk management. Bob Wigley, Chairman of UK Finance, will deliver a forward-looking perspective on these transformative forces. Drawing from his leadership in shaping financial policy and his involvement in cutting-edge areas, including AI-driven solutions, sustainable finance, and emerging tech ecosystems, he will examine how current developments are influencing financial services, from regulatory adaptations to opportunities for growth and resilience. This session will explore strategies for navigating tech-driven change, addressing regulatory challenges, and positioning the UK and global finance for the decade ahead, with ample time for audience Q&A.