CEO of Z/Yen Group in the UK, Michael Ward: Financial centers play an important role in the key issues faced globally.

On June 19, at the 2025 Lujiazui Forum special event and the China-Europe International Financial Roundtable Seminar CLF50 Summer Conference, Mike Ward, CEO of the UK's Z/Yen Group, delved into the important role of financial centers in the global economy and the multiple challenges they face. Mike Ward stated that the construction and development of financial centers play a crucial role in the key issues facing the world. "Financial centers are not only the core force driving industry transformation, product and service innovation, but also provide necessary funding, skills, and resource support for global development."