The Busan Finance Center (BFC) organized the 12th Busan Global Finance Forum, hosted by Busan Financial News, Financial News, Busan Metropolitan City, BNK Financial Group, Pusan National University Graduate School of Finance, and Korea Maritime & Ocean University Graduate School of Marine Finance. President MyongHo Rhee delivered opening remarks, and Professor Michael Mainelli (Chairman, Z/Yen Group) gave a keynote on “Connectivity & Cities: How to Build a Successful Technology & Financial Centre.” The forum explored Busan’s role and priorities as a financial hub leading digital and marine finance in the age of AI.

Overview

• Hosts: Busan Financial News, Financial News, Busan Metropolitan City, BNK Financial Group, Pusan National University Graduate School of Finance, Korea Maritime & Ocean University Graduate School of Marine Finance

• Organizer: Busan Finance Center (BFC)

• Supporters: Financial Services Commission (FSC), Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), Korea Exchange (KRX), Korea Financial Investment Association (KOFIA)

• Focus: Global financial-center developments in the digital/AI era; Busan’s strategies for digital finance and marine finance.