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Themed Multilateral Cooperation for a Shared Tomorrow, the 17th Asian Financial Forum (#AFF) will bring together over a hundred speakers, influential figures in the financial industry, global policymakers and business leaders. Speakers will thoroughly analyse the global economic outlook, explore sustainable economic development models and collectively identify the abundant opportunities for multilateral cooperation. The two-day forum is expected to draw over 3,000 elite professionals from financial and business sectors, facilitate fruitful exchanges and strengthen ties among industry leaders. This year’s AFF will welcome two distinguished keynote speakers: Prof. Jeffrey D Sachs, President of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, and Prof. Douglas W Diamond, renowned economist and 2022 Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences. Discussing the topic of sustainable development and the future trajectory of United States Federal Reserve interest rate moves and the risks associated with economic development respectively. Enjoy a 30% discount with the code S-AM15-ML (Standard Pass) | F- AM15-ML (Full Pass) before 19 January 2024. Date: 24 – 25 January 2024 (Wednesday – Thursday) Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Visit the official AFF website for more information and registration details: https://buff.ly/48wZ5xM

Themed Multilateral Cooperation for a Shared Tomorrow, the 17th Asian Financial Forum (#AFF) will bring together over a hundred global financial experts and business leaders to discuss a wide range of topical issues, including global economic outlook, opportunities in #China, #investment prospects, green #finance, fintech and more. AFF offers forward-thinking analysis, fosters sustainable multilateral cooperation and exchanges among countries and regions worldwide, while capitalising on #HongKong’s strengths as an international financial hub. The Forum will feature four exhibition zones – the Fintech Showcase, Fintech HK Startup Salon, InnoVenture Salon and Global Investment Zone to showcase cutting-edge financial concepts and investment opportunities. AFF Deal-making will take place physically during the Forum and continue online until 30 January, giving investors and project owners ample time to network and explore potential collaboration. Enjoy a 30% discount with the code S-AM15-ML (Standard Pass) | F- AM15-ML (Full Pass) before 12 January 2024. Date: 24 – 25 January 2024 (Wednesday – Thursday) Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Visit the official AFF website for more information and registration details: https://buff.ly/48wZ5xM

Governments should open a new front in the international clampdown on tax evasion with a global minimum tax on billionaires, which could raise US$250 billion annually, the EU Tax Observatory said on Monday. https://buff.ly/46Gxx8q

#Japan's competition watchdog on Monday said it would start investigating Google's possible breach of antimonopoly laws in web search services, following similar steps taken by authorities in Europe and other major economies. https://buff.ly/3Sbuscf