Top 5 Financial Centers/Cities of The World

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In this article, we discuss the Top 5 Global Financial Centers. If you want to read our detailed analysis of the importance of financial centers and the changing trends in the employment and corporate HQs in the U.S., go directly to Top 15 Global Financial Centers.

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5) Hong Kong

GFCI rating: 743

The market cap of the Hong Kong stock exchange: US$6.06 trillion (HK$47 trillion)

The world’s most densely populated city, Hong Kong holds many titles to its name. A former British colony, Hong Kong is one of the most important global financial centers in the world. Recent incidents such as China’s growing influence on Hong Kong’s government and political unrest have resulted in many problems for the business community and overall political stability. Still, Hong Kong remains a key center in our list of top 15 financial centers/cities of the world. It is a major capitalist economy with the second-highest number of billionaires and the 6th largest stock exchange in terms of market capitalization according to the World Federation of Exchanges. It has one of the most sophisticated and developed transportation infrastructures. Hong Kong’s transparent governance, as well as low tax rates, make it an ideal spot for businesses.

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