Ehsan Khoman

Ehsan Khoman joined MUFG in 2016 and is the Head of Commodities, ESG and Emerging Markets Research (EMEA), based in DIFC Branch – Dubai, UAE. Ehsan leads MUFG’s commodities, ESG and emerging markets research. He is known for applying easy-to-grasp, research-backed global perspectives that delivers industry-leading thought leadership and actionable recommendations to global clients, institutional investors and wider stakeholders, by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and innovative tools, combining unparalleled local insights, international connectivity and professional integrity. He also regularly delivers the bank’s commodities, ESG and emerging markets perspectives to external audiences through a multitude of media platforms. Ehsan has over fifteen years’ experience in the banking industry and began his career in London for Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking (SGCIB) within the Research and Strategy Division. Ehsan is a British National and has graduated with First Class Honours in BSc Economics in 2004 from the University College London (UK) as well as acquiring a Distinction in MSc Economics from the University of Warwick (UK) in 2005. Ehsan is a member of the UK Royal Statistical Society (RSS) and has published with the RSS journal, with a notable co-authored contribution with previous Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) member, Dr Martin Weale CBE

Session Overview

Tuesday, 5 November

15:30

Finance & Investment Conference Conference Room A 15:30 - 16:15

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Securing energy finance to deliver a pragmatic and equitable energy transition for emerging economies

To achieve a just and equitable energy transition capital must be accessible, available, and affordable. The UAE Leaders’ Declaration on a Global Climate Finance Framework and ALTÉRRA are examples of the collaborative mechanisms aiming to mobilise capital and reduce risk, but progress still needs to be made. Barriers to investor confidence range from developing economies’ high borrowing costs, real and perceived investment risks, limited creditworthy off takers, and uncertain regulatory environments, all of which need to be addressed to attract and secure critical funding.

Attendee insights:

In the lead up to COP29, join a multilateral stakeholder group to progress dialogue around viable, sustainable, and innovative finance structures to enable a pragmatic and equitable energy transition. Participants will provide insights on finance structures, the development of domestic capital resources, and how to facilitate international private finance flows.