Talent has no gender boundaries, and women should continue stepping forward with confidence.

Each challenge represents an opportunity to grow, and each success is a stepping stone for the next endeavour.

I see myself as both storyteller and bridge-builder – connecting our business ambitions with the expectations and confidence of the communities we serve.

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.

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.

Caroline Gentry, Director of Environmental Markets at Nodal Exchange, highlights how environmental markets have established themselves as key tools in the global effort to combat climate change.

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.

Dr Rasha Dayyat, Director of the Planning and Institutional Development Department at the Amman Stock Exchange, explains how Jordan is strengthening climate-related disclosures by aligning with IFRS and ISSB standards to enhance transparency, resilience and investor confidence across its capital market.

Russell Karas, Senior Vice President and Head of the Strategic Market Solutions Division at Xpansiv, explores how exchanges are shaping the evolution of International Renewable Energy Certificate (I-REC) markets.