On October 17, 2023, UN Sustainable Stock Exchange Initiative invited Dr. Konstantin Saroyan, Secretary General of FEAS, to participate the session of SSE within World Investment Forum with the topic: Gender Equality in Corporate Leadership From FEAS members Alina Aligambergen, Chairwoman of the Management Board of the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange joined the same discussion. This event brought together key industry figures to address challenges and opportunities in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 5. Discussions explored the role of stock exchanges in promoting gender
parity, the impact of regulations, and the contribution of financial products to SDG 5. Strategies for increasing female participation on issuers' boards and the vital role of market education programs were also emphasized. This collaborative effort highlighted the urgency of market participants to accelerate progress toward UN SDGs. Dr. Saroyan, Alina Aligambergen, and other influential participants showcased the collective commitment of market leaders to fostering inclusivity and advancing gender equality, recognizing its positive impact on talent, productivity, and overall business performance.
Notably, during their stay in Abu Dhabi, FEAS and the Sustainable Stock Exchange Initiative initiated a new level of collaboration with the exchange of letters, underscoring their commitment to advancing gender equality.
Building on the ongoing collaboration between the SSE Initiative and FEAS, Deputy Secretary General Armenuhy Hovakimyan received an invitation as a delegate to COP28 in Dubai. Ms. Hovakimyan actively participated in Finance Day, engaging in key discussions organized by the SSE Initiative, including "Exchanges and climate innovation: Climate Disclosure, Carbon Markets, and the Net Zero Transition" and "Exchanges and climate action: Financing the Net Zero Transition." Additionally, she was invited to exclusive side events hosted by Nasdaq and GCMA, further highlighting FEAS's commitment to advancing sustainability on the global stage.
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December 2023
Sustainable stock exchange initiative and FEAS
Abu Dhabi: October 17-18
Dubai: December 4-5