ESG Intelligence & Data Analysis

As we enter the first month of 2024, FinTech Global spoke to Hari Menon, Partner, SVP and ESG Product Head at AI-powered wealth management solution IntellectAI, about the major ESG trends of 2023 and his predictions for 2024.

MSCI, a a provider of mission-critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community, has unveiled a groundbreaking solution, the MSCI Private Company Data Connect.

Deloitte, a global leader in audit, consulting, tax, and advisory services, is joining forces with Informatica, known for its AI-powered Intelligent Data Management Cloud...

Watershed, a pioneering firm in the climate economy sector, has raised a substantial amount of $100m in a Series C funding round.

Benepass, a pioneering force in the FinTech realm, has garnered $20m in additional funding.

The UK is gearing up to introduce the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) in 2024, marking a significant shift in the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) regulatory landscape. This pioneering legislation is set to standardise how asset owners and managers communicate and market their sustainable investment products. Through a mix of anti-greenwashing rules, investment labelling, and disclosures, the SDR aims to assist investors in making informed choices about sustainable finance products and investments.

Ozone API, the trailblazing open banking platform, has successfully secured a substantial £8.5m in Series A funding. This significant financial injection was spearheaded by Gresham House Ventures, renowned for its strategic investments in burgeoning software and technology-enabled enterprises.

NatWest, a prominent UK banking and financial services company, has introduced an innovative digital tool specifically designed to assist the nation's 5.5 million small businesses. This tool is geared towards helping these businesses save on their energy bills and reduce their carbon emissions, a crucial step especially during the winter months.

FinTech Global discussed with Alexander Stevens, CEO of Greenomy, a developer of ESG and sustainability reporting software, the major ESG trends of 2023 and his predictions for 2024.

The Advisory Committee on Sustainability Reporting (ACSR), led by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and supported by the Ministry of Finance, is set to hold an online public consultation next month. This event will focus on the integration of the sustainability disclosure standards by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) within Malaysia.