Banks in Qatar embrace ESG

Doha: As Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues, risks and opportunities are becoming increasingly relevant for financial institutions, and other entities, said experts in a webinar. 

KPMG in Qatar recently hosted a session on ESG in the banking sector titled “Banking on ESG: fad or the future”. The webinar discussed some of Qatar, and wider GCC, banking specific issues, challenges and opportunities as they relate to ESG adoption for banks.  The session was led by a panel of experts including Omar Mahmood (pictured), Head of Financial Services, KPMG in the Middle East & South Asia, Dr Kay Swinburne Vice Chair of Financial Services – KPMG in the UK and former member of European Parliament, Mohsin Mujtaba, Director & Head of Product & Market Development – Qatar Stock Exchange, and Akber Khan Senior Director – Al Rayan Investment.