İstanbul aims to become a key center in global financial markets, and İstanbul Financial Center (İFM) will be integral to this vision with its complete financial services ecosystem, delivering growth to the Turkish economy and international investors by promoting increased regional and global capital flows.İFM will bring together public and private sector banks, asset management companies, brokerage firms, insurance companies, professional service companies along with Turkish and international financial institutions. Within this scope, Istanbul has easy access to a total population of 1.6 billion and a market worth $30 trillion in Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia all within a 4-hour flight radius. The İFM will include:The Office Space in 21 buildings with 1.4 million sqm office area is expertly designed with state-of-the-art technology. The center serves to meet the needs of all domestic and international employees with its contemporary offices, collaborative shared workspaces and 5-star meeting rooms.The İFM Mall has been designed to reflect the very essence of the center, with its modern facilities and functional design. An exciting array of brands will be represented in the new retail space, serving more than 100,000 office employees and visitors daily. The İFM Academy will be a world-class education center where financial sector employees can improve their existing skills and receive relevant certificates and degrees in accordance with international standards and industry demands.The İFM Conference Center with a capacity of up to 2,100 people, will accommodate high-profile speakers and an impressive events calendar relevant to the financial sector. The new facility will also be used as a venue for concerts, as well as cultural and artistic events.The İFM will also include a 5-star hotel. Guests will be able to enjoy the best service Istanbul has to offer, staying in luxury accommodation at the heart of the financial district.