ESG FinTech

Barclays

Barclays unveils policy to end oil sands companies financing

Barclays has announced a new policy that will substantially limit its financing activities for a range of emissions-intensive energy sectors.  
European

European Commission unveils green claims rules to prevent consumer greenwashing

The European Commission has unveiled a new directive that will require companies to verify their environmental claims and labels.
Morningstar

Morningstar Sustainalytics unveils low carbon transition ratings offering

Morningstar Sustainalytics, a global provider of ESG research, ratings and data, has launches its low carbon transition ratings.
net zero

Australia establishes new national net zero authority

The Australian government has created a new net zero authority to ensure stakeholders can ‘seize the opportunities’ of net-zero.
Chinese

Chinese firms embracing ESG strategies to meet growing demand, survey finds

A recent survey by Fidelity International has unveiled the growing adoption of ESG strategies among Chinese companies.
Navigating Scope 3 Emissions Reporting From Challenges to Impactful Solutions

Navigating Scope 3 Emissions Reporting: From Challenges to Impactful Solutions

As businesses increasingly focus on Scope 3 emissions reporting, the task of measuring and monitoring these indirect emissions within their value chain presents its...
The Radical Fund's $40m climate tech fund targets early-stage SEA startups

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.
SEBI

SEBI unveils robust disclosure rules to boost green financing in India

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has announced new investment and disclosure rules for ESG funds.
S&P

S&P Global introduces new nature & biodiversity risk assessment for investors

S&P Global's Sustainable1, an arm committed to ESG initiatives, has unveiled a fresh perspective on environmental investment.
IFM

IFM Investors welcomes Maria Nazarova-Doyle as sustainable investment chief

Global investment manager IFM Investors has unveiled the appointment of Maria Nazarova-Doyle as its Head of Sustainable Investment.

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FinTech

Another strong week for FinTechs with 26 deals recorded

FinTech Global reported on another powerful week in the FinTech sector, with a total of $783m raised across 26 deals.   This top performing deal...
FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney, a FinTech company founded by industry veterans, has launched a new micro-investing platform aimed at helping families build generational wealth.
Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood, a leading IT consultancy specialising in digital evolution through the lens of applications, has partnered with Pentaho, a subsidiary of the Japanese multinational conglomerate Hitachi, to bring its data analytics platform to market via a new managed services offering.
Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary has launched Flight Delay Insurance, a new service available to its customers in the George app.
Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla, a leading U.S.-based account-to-account (A2A) payment solution provider, has announced a strategic collaboration with Visa, a world leader in digital payments.

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