GFCI 37 GIFT City Gains Reputational Advantage and Rises in FinTech Ranking.

International | Dated: 29 Mar 2025

In March 2025, the China Development Institute (CDI) in Shenzhen, China, and Z/Yen Partners in London, United Kingdom (UK), released the 37th edition of the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI 37). This semi-annual report assesses the competitiveness of 119 financial centres globally, providing valuable insights for policy and investment decisions.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - According to GFCI 37, Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) in Gujarat secured the top rank in the 'reputational advantage' category and improved its FinTech ranking from 45th to 40th.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) In the overall ranking, New York City (United States of America, USA) retained the top position with a score of 769, followed by London (United Kingdom, UK) in second place with 762 points. Hong Kong (China) secured the third spot with a rating of 760.
  • (ii) The Asia-Pacific region demonstrated strong performance, with six financial centres ranking in the global top 20.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, which financial centre secured the top rank in the 'reputational advantage' category in GFCI 37?

Correct Answer: GIFT City

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