This forum is focused mostly on banking and finance in the UK but I believe that it is important for people who want to work in the financial industry to have a global mindset. There is a ranking called The Global Financial Centres Index that is published every year and shows the most powerful financial cities in the world.The 2023 ranking shows that most of the top 20 financial cities are located in the US, China and Germany - 30% are in the US, 20% in China and 10% in Germany. London has consistently been ranked 2nd just behind New York in the last few years.Young professionals should take into account this ranking given that 95% of the top 20 financial centers are located outside of the UK. It is true that London is one of the most important cities but one could apply for jobs/internships outside of the UK as well.RankChange (+/-)CityRatingRegion10New York760North America20London731Western Europe30Singapore723Asia/Pacific40Hong Kong722Asia/Pacific50San Francisco721North America61Los Angeles719North America7-1Shanghai717Asia/Pacific84Chicago716North America95Boston715North America101Seoul714Asia/Pacific114Washington DC713North America12-3Shenzhen712Asia/Pacific13-5Beijing711Asia/Pacific14-4Paris710Western Europe15-2Sydney709Asia/Pacific163Amsterdam708Western Europe171Frankfurt707Western Europe186Munich706Western Europe192Luxembourg705Western Europe202Zurich704Western EuropeSource: Z/Yen Group - GFCI 33Here are a few questions that can help to start the conversion on the topic.1. What are your thoughts on this topic?2. How do you expect this ranking to change in the future?3. What is more likely to happen in the near future - London to move to the first or third position?4. Can you share any interesting experiences in financial centers other than London ?5. Which locations do you prefer?6. Do you agree or disagree with this ranking? Why?