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Hirander Misra

Chairman and CEO

GMEX Group

Member since

30 Mar 2020

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The Future of Investment – Carbon Markets and Renewables

Insights from FIX EMEA Panel Discussion, March 6 2025 The world of carbon markets and renewable investments is evolving, transforming from a niche sector into a fundamental pillar of global finance. At the recent FIX EMEA event, industry leaders gathered for a lively discussion moderated by Hirander Misra, Chairman & CEO of ZERO13 (and GMEX

21 March 2025 /sustainable

Can Africa Play a Vital Role in the Future of Carbon Markets?

The global momentum behind carbon markets has created a unique opportunity for Africa to lead on sustainable development while addressing the climate crisis. At a pivotal panel discussion, held during COP29 in Azerbaijan, hosted by SECDEX Group, alongside ZERO13 and Seychelles’ Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change, and Environment, leading expe...

03 February 2025 /sustainable /inclusion

Advancing Sustainable Finance in Thailand: Opportunities and Challenges

Thailand is poised to make significant strides in sustainability by leveraging its renewable energy resources, carbon credit markets, and digital innovations. With the global push towards decarbonisation and climate resilience, the country has the potential to lead the region in green energy and climate finance solutions. The convergence of renewa...

04 December 2024 /sustainable

Unlocking the Future of Carbon Markets: Addressing Challenges and Driving Innovation

The world of carbon markets is rapidly evolving, presenting new opportunities for climate finance, carbon trading, and sustainability investments. However, despite its growth, the carbon market faces several challenges that must be addressed to unlock its full potential. As global efforts intensify to combat climate change, innovative strategies a...

14 October 2024 /sustainable Climate Fintech

Reimagining Climate Finance for a Sustainable Future

The accelerating pace of climate change demands a fundamental shift in how we approach climate-related investment, carbon trading, regulation, and the integration of sustainable practices into the global economy. The conversation around these issues has moved beyond theoretical discussions to focus on practical strategies that define what "go...

29 August 2024

Digitally Transforming Carbon Markets to Restore Trust, Drive Investment and Grow GDP

Carbon markets are essential for achieving climate goals by incentivising emission reductions. However, ensuring the credibility and transparency of transactions is crucial for their success. The fragmented nature of existing voluntary carbon markets and the lack of standardised approaches pose significant challenges. This not only hinders effect

24 July 2024 /sustainable Climate Fintech

Interoperability: the misused word in Carbon Credits Markets Technology

According to the World Economic Forum, there is a $4-5 trillion dollar climate financing gap hindering a climate-resilient future, yet financial capacity building is also being hindered by fragmented, siloed and analogue approaches. To seriously address climate change, we must question and challenge what is already before us. It is not as simple

10 April 2024 /sustainable /markets Climate Fintech

WHEN TRADITIONAL FINANCE MET DIGITAL - SHIFTING INSTITUTIONAL MINDSETS TO EMBRACE DIGITAL CHANGE

As the digital ecosystem matures, institutions are under pressure to position themselves (appropriately) within it, whilst also remaining aligned with stringent and ever-evolving industry regulation. As well as regulatory considerations, two other key challenges for institutions are employing the right people with the right knowledge to ‘translate...

28 March 2023 /wholesale /markets Digital Asset Class (DAC)

Bridging the divide between TradFi and DeFi

The use of digital assets and blockchain solutions has gradually become more prominent as the digital transformation of the financial services industry has progressed. As Finance 4.0 advances, there is an increasing demand to access a full range of digital products and services in tandem with traditional financial services. While the convergence o...

05 December 2022 /regulation /crypto Digital Asset Class (DAC)

Key institutional digital asset trends and opportunities

A recent Panel, which included the following discussed - Key institutional digital asset trends and opportunities: Hirander Misra, CEO, GMEX Group Alexey Demyanov, Managing Director, Bank of America Securities Nadine Teychenne, Global Head, Digital Assets, Securities Services, Citi Luc Froehlich, Global Head of Digital Assets Solutions, Fidelity In...

03 December 2022 /markets /predictions Digital Asset Class (DAC)

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