The New Markets Dictating Tomorrow's Returns - #FII7 - Day 2

Future Investment Initiative 7th Edition
In the intricate web of the global economy, the discovery and utilization of new markets offer the promise of unprecedented growth and innovation, revealing the untapped potential that lies beyond traditional economic strongholds. A Bloomberg report confirms that despite market instabilities due to high interest rates, defensive efforts by emerging markets led to the steadying of currencies, with developing-nation currencies seeing an overall increase of 0.2%. As businesses and governments alike set their sights on these new horizons, what strategic approaches, ethical considerations, and financial innovations like green finance must be wielded to unlock the doors to opportunity without compromising sustainability and inclusiveness?

Moderator:
Lubna S. Olayan, Chair of the Executive Committee, Olayan Financing Company

Speakers:
- Hisham Ahmed Al-Rayes, Group CEO & Board Member, GFH Financial Group
- Fahad Alsaif, Head of Global Capital Finance Division, Public Investment Fund
- Jim DeMare, President of Global Markets, Bank of America
- Tyler Dickson, Head, Investment Banking & Vice Chairman, Banking & International, Citi
- Keiichiro Nakamura, Senior Managing Executive Officer & Co-Head of Global Business & Banking, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation & Financial Group (SMBC; SMFG)