"For the economy, financial zones mean foreign direct investment. Not only foreign, but also local, because such zones are preceded by active development in the area. In addition, the special regime for fiscal, regulatory, high-class office or residential areas should be built in financial center zones, which will be additional investments”, Turnava said.

She also mentioned job creation among advantages of creating the international zones, noting the hubs would require significant staff in areas such as accounting, auditing and IT technologies.