London's status as one of the leading financial centres in the world remains undiminished, with top global companies still flocking to the UK capital, says Sir Andrew Cahn, chief executive of UK Trade & Investment.

Madrid's robust financial business model has enabled the city to survive the global recession relatively unscathed. Now the Spanish capital is looking to leverage its world-class business environment and transport facilities to strengthen its presence in Latin America, says Isabel Martin Castellá.

Vision to reality: Yeouido is earmarked to become Asia's leading financial hub

Based on strong economic fundamentals and improving infrastructure, Seoul is gearing up to become a key player in the new global financial paradigm, says Paul Moon, director-general of Seoul's Investment Bureau.