Capital markets are a powerful force in the global financial landscape. These markets connect long-term savings with productive uses of capital. Driving innovation, growth and job creation. But what are capital markets and how will they contribute to long-term global economic development?

Samara Cohen, chief Investment Officer of ETF and Index Investments at BlackRock joins host Oscar Pulido to explore the key differences in capital market growth strategies between mature and emerging markets, how capital markets help in mobilizing investment, and the role of regulatory frameworks and market innovation in ensuring their effective functioning.

Sources: “The Virtuous Cycle: The Global Potential Of Capital Markets” BlackRock, 2025

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219: From Savings to Prosperity: The Global Impact of Capital Markets

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219: From Savings to Prosperity: The Global Impact of Capital Markets