Ireland Country Salon Conference 2023

On December 4th, the 'Ireland Country Salon Conference #2 - Ireland's Financial Services Industry', hosted by IDA Ireland Beijing Office and organized by BRICH, was successfully held in Beijing. This event is part of the BRICH GET series of rural salons, aiming to promote economic cooperation and technical exchange between China and Ireland, and to deepen the communication between the peoples of the two countries.

At the beginning of the event, BRICH CEO Liang Ye introduced the company's international business as well as Ireland's economic development and pillar industries. Subsequently, Jeff Zeng, the Chief Representative of IDA Ireland Beijing Office, detailed the functions of the organization. Derek Lamb, the Economic Counsellor of the Irish Embassy in China, then shared opportunities for cooperation between China and Ireland in trade, technology, and education.

Following that, Kevin Elliott, the Executive Vice President of Bank of Ireland, provided a comprehensive overview of Ireland's investment environment and financial services industry. He highlighted Ireland's position as a financial services hub in Europe and its advantages in attracting foreign investment and supporting innovation. Additionally, he mentioned development opportunities in Ireland's fintech, green finance, and insurance sectors.

During the Q&A session, participants actively asked questions and engaged in discussions with the guests on topics such as Ireland's investment environment, policy support, and cooperation opportunities in the financial services industry. Everyone expressed that through this event, they gained a deeper understanding of Ireland's financial services industry, laying the foundation for future cooperation in this field.

This Ireland Country Salon provided a valuable platform for entrepreneurs interested in investing in Ireland's financial services industry, enabling them to interact with industry partners and relevant organizations to discuss opportunities for innovation and development. In the future, Haihua 'Belt and Road' will continue to maintain close contact with partners such as IDA Ireland to organize more similar country salon events, promoting cultural exchange and mutual learning between China and Ireland, and building more bridges for cooperation between enterprises of the two countries.