10 Most Influential Cities in the World 2014

Global influence is something that can impact a city and help build and solidify its reputation. As a proud Toronto call centre we had a vested interest in seeing how influential our city was when ranked internationally. Previously, we’ve explored where Canada and Toronto rank in posts like the best country to live, the smartest countries, the happiest countries, the  most peaceful countries, the friendliest countries, the most charitable countries, the best countries for quality of life, the best countries for business, the top countries for life expectancy, the best countries for working women, the best country for child well-being, the best countries for higher education, the most popular countries, the least corrupt countries, the countries with the best reputation, the best countries for ease of doing business, the best countries for starting a business, the best country for business, the best country for customer satisfaction, the best countries with the most competitive economies, the best countries for entrepreneurship, the most sustainable countries, the best countries to grow old, the best country brand, the best countries for business, the most sustainable countries, the most charitable countries, the most prosperous countries, the countries with the highest minimum wage, the safest countries, the best countries with the highest average salary, the best countries for social progress, the best countries for working women, the best countries for mothers, the best countries for average life expectancy at birth, the most popular countries, the most gay friendly countries in the world, the most peaceful countries, the best countries for giving back, the best countries for global professionals on the move, the most tax competitive countries, the most innovative countries and the most liveable cities. Today we’ll be adding the 10 Most Influential Cities list published by Forbes, a respected publication in the business world and a “leading source for reliable business news and financial information” in print and online.

When compiling this list, the factors Forbes considered included “the amount of foreign direct investment they have attracted; the concentration of corporate headquarters; how many particular business niches they dominate; air connectivity (ease of travel to other global cities); strength of producer services; financial services; technology and media power; and racial diversity.” According to their findings, the world’s most influential cities are:

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• 1. London – Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) Rank: 1
• 2. New York – GFCI Rank: 2
• 3. Paris – GFCI Rank: 29
• 4. Singapore – GFCI Rank: 4
• 5. Tokyo – GFCI Rank: 5
• 6. Hong Kong – GFCI Rank: 3
• 7. Dubai – GFCI Rank: 25
• 8. Beijing – GFCI Rank: 59
• 8. Sydney – GFCI Rank: 15
• 10. Los Angeles – GFCI Rank: N/A
• 10. San Francisco Bay Area – GFCI Rank: 12
• 10. Toronto – GFCI Rank: 11

Of Toronto’s three-way tie for 10th Forbes said, “as the economic capital of Canada, [Toronto] has becomes a focus for international investment into that stable and resource rich country. It is also among the most diverse cities on the planet — 46 % of its population is foreign born.” This demonstrates that Toronto has grown in global prominence thanks to its healthy economics and cultural diversity. #gottalovetoronto

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