Rachel Pether and Shahar Zainuddin, Partner at Arabesque discuss how they are contributing to the enhancement and development of sustainable capital markets. They also discuss the evolution of Islamic finance and how it co-relates with sustainability.
Rachel Pether is joined by Martine Valcin, the Global Manager at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and Anthony Miller, Chief Coordinator, UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges to dissect the achievements of the partnership between IFC and the Sustainable Stock Exchanges. They talk about the planned training programs that have been earmarked and why SMEs should be included in the sustainability journey and how stock exchanges can promote gender equality.
Rachel Pether is joined by Dr. Konstantin Saroyan, Secretary General of the Federation of Euro-Asian Stock exchanges (FEAS) and Antony Miller, Chief Coordinator, UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges to discuss how the two institutions have been collaborating together. They also sign an agreement making their cooperation official.
Rachel Pether talks with Emmanuel Givanakis, CEO of ADGM, Financial Services Regulatory Authority, highlighting ADGM's strides in fostering sustainable and transparent capital markets. The comprehensive framework, introduced last year, now covers voluntary carbon markets and green financial products, drawing increased interest from companies. With the upcoming Abu Dhabi Finance Week and COP 28, Givanakis emphasized ADGM's commitment to driving sustainable finance through regulatory reforms and policy-setting, solidifying its pivotal role in advancing the global sustainability agenda.
Jane King and Rachel Pether give an overview of Day 4 of the UNCTAD World Investment Forum in Abu Dhabi, UAE with participants discussing the links between Islamic finance & sustainability. They also chat about the involvement of the youth at the conference.
Rachel Pether sits down with Habiba AI Marashi, President and founder of Arabia CSR Network, to discuss the key findings of the 2023 Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) investment report. They also discuss why the region should focus on green energy and the most significant gaps in corporate social responsibility and ESG issues.
Jane King and Rachel Pether give an overview of Day 3 of the UNCTAD World Investment Forum in Abu Dhabi, UAE with African stock exchanges explaining how they are supporting sustainability, gender diversity, and supporting SMEs.
Rachel Pether and Yianos Kontopoulos, CEO of the Athens Stock Exchange Group, discuss the objectives of the bourse and how it's contributing to sustainability. They also talk about how the group has created an ESG guide that has become the reference point for listed companies and why they are partnering with ACX Partners in the voluntary carbon market.
Abena Amoah, CEO of the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) joins Rachel Pether to discuss how the GSE is helping develop the Ghanaian economy by creating wealth. They also talk about the launch of a sustainable market in Ghana where companies can issue green bonds, launch of ESG reporting guidelines and potential impact of sustainability on SMEs.
Rachel Pether and Hassan Dudde, the CEO of the Somali Stock Exchange (SSE) have a conversation on the bourse's contribution to sustainability. They also talk about the objectives of the SSE, how they are in the process of implementing ESG initiatives and raising awareness on sustainability. In addition, they dissect how various African stock exchanges are collaborating & giving investors opportunities to invest in other markets.
Vince Molinari and Anthony Miller, Chief Coordinator, UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges have a conversation about the 8th edition of the UNCTAD World Investment Forum in Abu Dhabi, UAE. They give an overview of the various stakeholders expected for the 5-day global gathering on sustainable finance. In addition, they talk about ways sustainable finance can be accelerated around the world.
Rachel Pether and Georg Kell, Chairman of Arabesque and the Founding Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact have a conversation on the establishment of the UN's Global Compact and its objectives. In addition, they talk about the evolution of sustainability & finance and the critical role played by sustainability in driving competitiveness.