Author
Gerald Blondel
Gerald is a capital markets analyst (CMSA certified) writing about the intersection of market structure, trading technology, and deal execution across emerging markets. By day, He is the Managing Director for Horizon Trading Solutions in the Middle East and a member of the Arab Federation of Capital Markets Fintech Committee. His perspective is shaped by a 30-year career spanning exchanges (Euronext, Bursa Malaysia), global banks (Standard Chartered), and trading tech providers, progressing from software development to board-level market transformation. Gerlad deliver spractitioner-led insights for investors, founders, and policymakers on GCC electronic trading and beyond, AI, portfolio optimization, and how capital actually flows across MENA and Asia.
Articles by Gerald Blondel
KRBN’s Disappointment: Is US Policy to Blame?
KRBN has underperformed since its 2021 peak despite investor expectations. While US policy changes contribute to weakness, the primary driver is the European carbon market's reset following Russia's Ukraine invasion and REPowerEU implementation.
Who moves the KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF?
Explore KRBN, which tracks the S&P Global Carbon Credit Index and five major cap-and-trade systems for carbon allowances.