ESG FinTech

Hong Kong

Hong Kong raises $5.8bn in green bond issuance

The Hong Kong government has completed a green bond issuance, raising $5.75bn in a triple-currency offering.
governance

How a better governance approach can help avoid ESG lapses

With the rise of ESG meaning companies have more eyes on them than ever to make positive differences, it can be tough to be able to meet all these standards without occasionally lapsing.
CaixaBank

CaixaBank forms international consortium on cyber research

CaixaBank and 11 international entities have formed a European research consortium to explore ways to improve cybersecurity by using AI and big data.
Singapore

Singapore hires first ever government chief sustainability officer

Singapore has appointed Lim Tuang as its first ever government chief sustainability officer to drive the government’s sustainability efforts.
shareholder

How firms can address and mitigate shareholder activism risks

A key trend across both 2021 and 2022 was the rise of shareholder activism in the world of financial services. While 2021 was a boon year for activists, 2022 fell short of the mark.
Klarna

Klarna taps Clarity AI to boost environmentally conscious brands

FinTech Klarna has revealed it is using Clarity AI’s data and capabilities to promote environmentally conscious brands to 150 million shoppers.
Italian

Cerved, Greenomy team to back Italian sustainable finance regulation

Credit risk analysis and management firm Cerved has partnered with Greenomy to help Italian companies ensure compliance with new EU sustainable finance.
Salv

Single.Earth links with Salv to fight financial crime

Single.Earth, a GreenTech firm providing the world’s first nature-backed currency, has teamed with RegTech firm Salv to combat financial crime.
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How Quantifying Nature is mobilising the industry against climate change

The Earth has reached its tipping point. The warning signs are loud and clear and have been for decades. Quantifying Nature has set out to mobilise positive environmental change at scale by quantifying the financial risks of climate change & biodiversity loss. 
EBA

EBA publishes sustainable finance roadmap

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published its roadmap outlining its objectives and timeline for delivering mandates and tasks in sustainable finance and ESG risks.

News Stories

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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