At this year’s WFE annual meeting the WFE and UNCTAD launched a new joint report on the role of stock exchanges in fostering economic growth and sustainable development, writes James Zhan, Director, Investment and Enterprise, UNCTAD, and Editor-in-Chief, United Nations World Investment Report.

Arunma Oteh, Vice President and Treasurer, World Bank gave the opening key note speech at the recent WFE 57th Annual Meeting, and spoke about the critical role that exchanges play in fostering sustainable growth.

The WFE co-hosted a moderated round-table discussion with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) in London on 7 June 2017, focused on effective ESG reporting.

Robert Scharfe, CEO, Luxembourg Stock Exchange writes about the role of exchanges in facilitating the development of the sustainable finance market.

Kristina Jeromin tells us about the recent launch of a Sustainable Finance Initiative.

On 13 February, the WFE submitted its response to the Financial Stability Board’s Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures Report Consultation.

Sonia Consiglio Favaretto, Chair of the Corporate Sustainability Index Committee from BM&FBOVESPA takes us through its updated sustainability guide.

Global efforts to combat climate change are gathering momentum, says Robert Scharfe, CEO, Luxembourg Stock Exchange.