Supporting young entrepreneurs and creating a strong start-up ecosystem will help drive Africa's future growth story.

Abu Dhabi's goals will be realised through pivoting the economy towards technologies and new economic sectors, says the chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development.

From principle to practice, Egypt's minister of international co-operation outlines how to design a common agenda to deliver an effective model for inclusive partnerships.

Governments and banks alike need to embed fighting climate change into their operations, writes the governor of the central bank of the Philippines. 

The European Banking Authority’s chairperson highlights how the organisation is underpinning banks’ efforts to address environmental, social and governance risks, and support the transition to a sustainable economy.

A series of digital and decentralising changes are drastically shaking up the financial markets; banks must embrace these changes or risk disintermediation.

Central banks need to fulfil their monetary and financial stability mandate in the digital era, while accompanying innovation within a field of trust, says the director-general for financial stability and operations of the Banque de France.

Financial reporting that accurately reflects companies’ exposure to climate risks is a crucial piece of the puzzle in understanding progress towards achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. But many companies are yet to provide substantive reporting on this issue.

Improving diversity and inclusion, or D&I, has risen up the banking industry’s agenda, but much more needs to be done.

Transitioning to greener and sustainable economies will need innovative new financial instruments for the optimal use of capital.