Dr. Hubert Danso, CEO and Chairman of the Africa Investor (AI) Group, joins Vince Molinari to talk about Africa’s position on climate change. They also discuss how Africa is shaping itself as a hub for green investment opportunities and how value can be added to the continent’s extensive raw materials. In addition, they discuss the importance of the Africa Green Infrastructure Investment Bank and why the just concluded 2023 Africa Climate Summit was a milestone in the fight against climate change.
Federation of Euro-Asian Stock exchange (FEAS) & UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges make partnership official
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.
ADGM: Fostering sustainable and transparent capital markets
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.
Day 4:UNCTAD World Investment Forum Abu Dhabi , UAE
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.