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.
Skypower Global working with developing countries to achieve their energy needs
Kerry Adler, Founder, President and CEO of Skypower Global joins Rachel Pether to dissect why it’s crucial for cooperation between various stakeholders to achieve sustainability. They also have a conversation on Kerry’s 20 years journey in the renewable sector and why he is passionate about working with developing countries.
Maximizing sustainable development in carbon markets
Margaret Kim, CEO of Gold Standard has a discussion with Rachel Pether on how Gold Standard ensures environmental integrity and maximizes sustainable development in carbon markets. They also have a conversation on the evolution of the carbon market, potential challenges and how they are collaborating with various stock exchanges globally. In addition, they talk about the importance of raising awareness to the general public about carbon markets.
KASE’s initiatives to achieve gender diversity and equality
Alina Aldambergen, Chairwoman of the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE) explains to Rachel Pether how her organization is contributing towards the achievement of sustainable and transparent capital markets. They also have a conversation on measures implemented by KASE to achieve sustainability and initiatives undertaken so as to achieve gender diversity and equality.
Fed expectations and market outlook
Join us for a discussion about the market outlook and what to look out for the remainder of the year. Our guest, Michael Reinking, Senior Market Strategist at the New York Stock Exchange, breaks this down with our host, Remy Blaire.
Greenomy’s contribution to sustainable reporting
Rachel Pether and Alexander Stevens, the CEO of Greenomy have a conversation on how Greenomy is contributing to sustainable capital markets by assisting various stakeholders with their reporting so that they concentrate on sustainability. They also discuss how interactions with various stakeholders at the Sustainable Stock Exchange have helped in aligning issues and finding common solutions that speed up the implementation of the sustainable framework.
The evolution of sustainability and finance
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.
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.