R. Seetharaman, CEO of Doha Bank, discusses the forces driving change in global banking, and how financial services can promote environmental sustainability. A native of the Tamil Nadu state in India, Mr. Seetharaman leads one of the Middle East's most innovative financial institutions. In a uniquely colorful style, he is spreading the message that we all must do our part to save the planet. He discusses plans to establish a trading exchange for carbon credits, the role of Middle Eastern governments in global capital markets, and the importance of "gross domestic happiness."
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