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    Question

    Consider the following Statements about the GFCs and

    choose the option with Correct Statements. I- The city ranked as the No. 2 GFC in the world as per the Global Financial Centres Index 32 is home to NYSE &NASDAQ. II- No centre from Asia is there in the Global Financial Centres Index 32. III- Singapore has emerged as a leading global financial centre and is ranked at the third position in the world as per the Global Financial Centres Index 32.
    A Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B II & III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D I & III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E I, II, & III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    •New York: New York is considered the leading global financial center. It is home to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ, the two largest stock exchanges in the world. It is also home to many of the world's largest banks and investment firms. New York's dominance in the financial industry is due to its favorable business environment, skilled labor force, and world-class infrastructure. It is ranked as the No. 1 GFC in the world as per the Global Financial Centres Index 32 released in September 2022. •London: London is another leading global financial center. It is home to the London Stock Exchange and the largest foreign exchange market in the world. London's financial industry is supported by its strong legal system, flexible labor laws, and a highly skilled labor force. The city also benefits from its strategic location between the Americas and Asia, which makes it an attractive location for global financial institutions. It is ranked second position in the world as per the Global Financial Centres Index 32 released in September 2022 •Singapore: Singapore has emerged as a leading global financial centre and is ranked at the third position in the world as per the Global Financial Centres Index 32 released in September 2022. Singapore developed as a GFC and has the advantage of being at the centre of the large and flourishing ASEAN regional economy. When other Asian countries had capital controls and policies inimical to the growth of their financial systems, Singapore positioned itself as a venue with no capital controls and sophisticated financial regulation. It became a genuine regional GFC for ASEAN as well as a GFC linking ASEAN to global markets. Its favorable business environment, skilled labor force, and world-class infrastructure has helped it to emerge as a leading GFC. •Hong Kong: Hong Kong is another leading financial center in Asia. It is a hub for banking, asset management, and insurance, and is home to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Hong Kong's financial industry is supported by its strategic location in Asia, its favorable business environment, and its highly skilled labor force. It is ranked at the 4th position in the GFC Index 32.

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