Experts have discussed critical role of the region’s financial markets in the global transition to sustainability at the 2023 Summit of the Gulf Capital Market Association (GCMA).
The Summit titled "The Path to a Sustainable Capital Market," held as part of the COP28 Climate Action Innovation Zone brought together global industry leaders, investors and market participants.
The summit commenced with opening remarks by Hadi Melki, GCMA Chairman and Regional Head Middle East at S&P Global Ratings, followed by a special presentation on “The Decarbonisation Opportunity” by Myron Scholes, Nobel Laureate and Chief Investment Strategist at Janus Henderson Investors.
Pressing challenges
The detailed discussions during the event addressed pressing challenges and opportunities in the contemporary environmental and financial landscape. Some key highlights of the event included discussions on the region’s potential in achieving its Net Zero targets in the context of impact investment and the unique position of the Gulf's Islamic financial market and capital markets in the global sustainable transition.
The burgeoning green hydrogen sector and project finance solutions to unlock its potential were discussed so also carbon offsets and the risks and opportunities that exist in the carbon credits market.
Melki said: "This summit marks a significant milestone in the journey towards sustainable capital markets in the region. The debates held here form the basis for future financial strategies, rooted in responsibility and sustainability, and we look forward to greater developments around this.”
The event was sponsored by Gold Partners S&P Global Ratings, Natixis and Fitch Ratings and Silver Partners Janus Henderson Investors and Instinctif Partners.--TradeArabia News Service
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