Emeterra chairs session at the FIA Asia Derivatives Conference on Market Solutions to Manage Climate Change

The session discussed sustainability and how it is going to affect the futures industry. Following the 2015 Paris Climate Conference, where 195 countries adopted the first-ever universal, legally binding global climate deal, there has been growth and an increased focus in utilizing the capital markets to fund climate change solutions and sustainability initiatives. The panel comprising representatives from Avalerion Capital, Ginga Environment, Olam and Vandana Insights discussed current trends and potential opportunities in ‘green’ markets. FIA is the leading global trade organization for the futures, options and centrally cleared derivatives markets, with offices in London, Singapore and Washington, DC. FIA’s membership includes clearing firms, exchanges, clearing houses, trading firms and commodities specialists from more than 48 countries, as well as technology vendors, lawyers and other professionals serving the industry.