Tag: ESG

European Blockchain & Digital Asset deal activity falls as Bitcoin reaches...

Key European Blockchain & Digital Asset investment stats in 2023 • European Blockchain & Digital Asset companies raised a combined $1.5bn in 2023, a 70%...

Ekko and Primis unite to elevate sustainability in e-commerce customer experiences

Ekko, an emerging British scale-up in the FinTech sector, specialises in embedding sustainability into financial transactions, has partnered with Primis, which builds customer experience solutions.

Banks identify data as the biggest ESG challenge in 2024

As part of KPMG research, 111 banks from more than 20 countries have answered questions on their progress on and challenges with taking new...

The Anti-ESG lobby: A speed bump on the road to sustainable...

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.

Singapore to pioneer climate reporting with mandatory disclosures from 2025

Singapore has taken a significant leap towards enhancing corporate transparency and accountability in addressing climate change.

Finmore revolutionizes US financial landscape with new launch

Finmore, a pioneering FinTech and social impact enterprise, officially commenced operations in the United States this week.

Xcelerate secures over $25m in funding to expand GRC and ESG...

Singapore-headquartered Xcelerate, a prominent governance, risk & compliance (GRC), and environmental, social & governance (ESG) platform, has closed a funding round exceeding $25m.

ISSB set to unveil guide aiming at unified global sustainability reporting

The ISSB is poised to finalise its Inaugural Jurisdictional Guide by mid-year, marking a stride towards global consistency in sustainability.

SIX and Greenomy link to enhance SME sustainability with new assessment...

SIX, a key player in the financial services industry, has linked with Greenomy, a leading provider of sustainability software solutions.

Is there enough ESG transparency and accountability within finance?

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 progress is being made.

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