Vidarsha Dharmasena, former Head of Sustainability at DFCC Bank PLC, Sri Lanka, explores why achieving global sustainability ambitions requires more flexible, locally grounded approaches to climate finance, and how exchanges can help bridge the gap between international standards and the realities facing emerging markets.

Aobakwe Aupa Monyatsi, CEO of Botswana Stock Exchange, outlines how stronger regional cooperation can create more connected capital markets, unlock investment opportunities and support sustainable economic growth.

Valdene Reddy, Chief Executive Officer of the JSE, explores why the next phase of transition finance must move beyond disclosure and focus on enabling investors to confidently allocate capital towards credible transition pathways.

Islam Abdel Azim Azzam, Chairman of the Egyptian Stock Exchange, tells us what has changed in the business over the past year and what he is looking forward to in 2026.

Tomasz Bardziłowski, President of the Warsaw Stock Exchange Management Board, tells us how record index levels, surging investor participation and an expanding ETF market made for an exceptional year.

Mr Luong Hai Sinh, Chairman of the Vietnam Exchange, outlines how the Exchange is piloting its Green Equity designation to channel capital into climate-aligned companies, strengthen market integrity, and support Vietnam’s transition to a low-carbon economy.

Adil Mukhamejanov, Chairman of the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange, talks about the milestones achieved in 2025 - from digital innovation to international recognition - and offers insights into the opportunities shaping its future development

Aobakwe Monyats, CEO of BSE, tells us how structural reforms, growing institutional participation and new market infrastructure are marking a turning point for Botswana’s capital markets.

Nalleli Barajas, Deputy Director of Sustainability, talks about Grupo Bolsa Mexicana de Valores' commitment to addressing climate change and how BMV delivers on it as a stock exchange and as a listed company.