The global transition to a net-zero economy depends not only on financing flows but also on the institutional and human capabilities to absorb and deploy those flows effectively. For emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs), which need an estimated $2.4 trillion…
Geneva — The United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchanges (UN SSE) initiative has welcomed two new members from mainland China: the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) and the Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE). The announcement was made by Tian Xiangyang, Chairman of…
The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) has launched Canada Climate Week Xchange (CCWX), a new five-year initiative aimed at fostering national collaboration on climate-related challenges and opportunities. Announced during the World Federation of Exchanges’ “Ring the Bell for Climate…
Geneva/New York, May 14, 2025 – In a landmark series of events affirming the rights and dignity of all individuals, stock exchanges around the world are coming together this month for the inaugural Ring the Bell for LGBTIQ+ Equality initiative. Held in May to…
Tunis, May 13, 2025 – The Net Zero Financial Service Providers Alliance (NZFSPA) Exchange Group proudly welcomes four new member exchanges from the Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM) and the African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA). This expansion marks a…
Zurich, Switzerland - On 14 April the UN SSE participated in an event on nature-related reporting convened by the SIX Swiss Exchange. The event brought together investors, corporates and industry experts to discuss the latest developments and insights on nature-related risks and…
On 27 - 28 March, the UN SSE participated in the first Africa Sustainability Forum, co-hosted by the Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI), the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), South Africa’s National Treasury, and UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)…
This month includes news from Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), London Stock Exchange (LSEG), and Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX), and more. Monthly news highlights are compiled by the SSE to give an overview of the capital markets' sustainability news…
In celebration of International Women's Day (IWD) 2025, the United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchanges (UN SSE) initiative has once again partnered with Nasdaq to raise awareness about gender equality through a dynamic visual campaign. This year’s initiative builds upon the…
A new academic study has identified stock exchanges as key stakeholders in the integration of sustainability in capital markets. The research, published in the Journal of Management Studies and co-authored by UN SSE Academy Head Tiffany Grabski and Professor Tina C.…