In the evolving landscape of sustainable investing, Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a cornerstone for improving Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks. By transforming how data is managed, analyzed, and utilized, Generative AI offers substantial promise for those committed to enhancing their investment practices with sustainability at the core. IntellectAI, which offers tools for...Read More

The European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), which came into effect at the start of the year, brings significant changes to Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) related reports. The regulation brings new reporting requirements that can easily become complex if not using the right tools. The question is, what are the hallmarks of a good ESRS...Read More

Time is ticking for companies to align with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Starting back in January 2023, the regulations will revolutionise how businesses report on sustainability, weaving it into the very core of corporate reporting. According to Greenomy, With deadlines for large EU companies looming in 2025 and obligations extending to SMEs by 2027,...Read More

In the realm of financial and environmental sustainability, conducting a double materiality assessment (DMA) is a crucial initial step for businesses. According to Position Green, this process not only illuminates the material sustainability issues from both a financial and impact standpoint but also lays a foundational stone for the subsequent journey towards CSRD compliance. The insights...Read More

In the ever-evolving realm of corporate sustainability, European entities are presently grappling with the intricacies of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). This legislative framework mandates EU-based companies to meticulously adhere to the guidelines set forth by the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG), a task that demands comprehensive...Read More

FinTech Global recently explored whether there is enough accountability and transparency related to ESG. One of the common themes was the need for standardisation within how firms handle ESG processes. However, it is hard to have a level of standardisation when opinions do not always match on the importance of ESG or countries shift their priorities....Read More

The past few years have seen a lot of progress towards Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. Countless banks and financial services have proudly highlighted their efforts in the space and outlined how they are trying to achieve greater sustainability. However, questions remain about whether there is enough transparency and accountability to ensure that real...Read More

Financial services have needed to put an increased focus on environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) over recent years and 2024 looks set to only add to this. As firms look to meet rising regulations, how important is data collection. In just the first two months of the year, multiple countries around the world have...Read More

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. Hari pointed to two major trends within ESG during 2023. The first of these was the rapid adoption...Read More

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) sits near the top of priority lists for many consumers, governments and businesses. As the world tries to encourage a more sustainable and fairer environment for everyone to benefit from, ESG factors have become crucial. ESG investing is starting to become a common sight in the world of wealth management,...Read More