CBA backs climate change-focused Wollemi Capital with major funding
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), a renowned banking entity, has strategically invested in Wollemi Capital, a global climate-focused investment firm. This move is a key part of Wollemi's Series A fundraising campaign.
The Radical Fund’s $40m climate tech fund targets early-stage SEA startups
Announcing its first close of a $40m fund, The Radical Fund, a venture capital firm specialising in early-stage investments in the climate tech sector, has made waves in the FinTech industry.
Sun Life seals $500m sustainability bond offering, bolstering green and social assets
Sun Life Financial Inc., an international financial services titan offering asset management, wealth, insurance, and health solutions, has recently celebrated the successful completion of its public offering in Canada.
ESG investing: A beacon for future finance or merely a green façade?
The latest episode of Fenergo FinTalks podcast, an series keeps its audience updated with the latest developments in the RegTech, compliance, and anti-money laundering (AML) sectors, focused on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing.
Green’ demand: 40% Brits want banking tools for sustainability tracking
In a revealing new study by Tink, Europe's premier open banking platform, an estimated 40% of UK residents expressed interest in utilising banking tools to monitor their environmental footprint, however, only 24% of banks currently offer such capabilities.
How mid-sized banks are leveraging FinTech and open banking
Although financial participation continues to linger at around 10% among European banking clients, a stark contrast to the 89% of individuals acknowledging the importance of financial preparedness for their future, several emerging trends are inspiring optimism. These trends are pushing financial participation to new heights.
HeavyFinance and Agricarbon unite for a greener future
London-based climate tech investment marketplace, HeavyFinance, has forged a partnership with Agricarbon, a company renowned for its automated soil carbon measurement technology.
ESG funds are still investing billions into fossil fuels
Investment funds claiming to be green or socially responsible are being used by major investment firms to invest millions of pounds into fossil fuel companies, according to a new report.
Evergrow raies $7m for its clean energy tax credits platform
Evergrow, an all-in-one platform for clean energy tax credits, has raised $7m in its second round of financing.
HeavyFinance launches Green Loans to enter carbon credit market.
HeavyFinance, a European climate tech investment marketplace for the agricultural industry, has launched Green Loans as an entry point to the carbon credit market.