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.
The biggest gaps in corporate social responsibility and ESG issues
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.
One of the youngest women floor members at the NYSE shares her advice for women pursuing finance
Maya Raytsen, Floor Broker at Quattro M. Securities and one of the youngest women floor members at the New York Stock Exchange, shares her experience and advice on women who want to pursue a career in finance with our host, Vince Molinari.
Day 3:UNCTAD World Investment Forum, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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.
Athens Stock Exchange Group’s contribution to sustainability
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.
GSE helping develop the Ghanaian economy by creating wealth
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.
Somali Stock Exchange’s contribution to sustainability
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.
Overview of the 8th UNCTAD World Investment Forum
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.
The Importance of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards
Rachel Pether and Martin Moloney, the Secretary General of the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) discuss about the organisation and how it’s contributing to more sustainable and transparent capital markets. They also have a conversation on the Importance of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards and their importance to capital markets. In addition, they talk about credibility of carbon credits and available opportunities in developing markets.
UNCTAD World Investment Forum UAE day 2 overview
Jane King and Rachel Pether give an overview of Day 2 of the UNCTAD World Investment Forum in Abu Dhabi, UAE with stock exchanges from around the globe making presentations on how they can collaborate to standardize sustainability reporting.