China's Shanghai is the most economically vibrant city in the world, topping UK-based asset management firm Schroder's Global Cities 30 Index for 2016.

The firm said the cities in the ranking shared common factors, including an increasing working population, high levels of disposable income, top universities and excellent transport infrastructure.

Here are the top 10 most economically vibrant cities in the world.

No 10 London

A bus passes buildings with Big Ben in the background in London. [Photo/IC]