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Ant Group Bets on AI Growth While Cutting Its Carbon Footprint
Fintech & Ecommerce

Ant Group Bets on AI Growth While Cutting Its Carbon Footprint

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming part of everyday life, but its expansion comes with a growing challenge: energy consumption. Training and running advanced AI models requires vast computing resources, and the data centres powering these systems are consuming increasing amounts of electricity worldwide. Against this backdrop, Chinese technology giant Ant Group is attempting to […]

Ekko Launches Nature Footprint Tool Targeting $1 Billion For Environmental Projects By 2030
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Ekko Launches Nature Footprint Tool Targeting $1 Billion For Environmental Projects By 2030

Ekko, a fintech platform based in London, has launched a product called the Nature Footprint. It is designed to show consumers how their spending affects biodiversity. The tool is embedded into the payment experience and works through integrations with payment providers and financial institutions.

Energy Markets Turn More Geopolitical, More Expensive, and More Pragmatic
Finance & Economics

Energy Markets Turn More Geopolitical, More Expensive, and More Pragmatic

Energy markets today are being shaped less by theory than by shock management. Oil prices surged above $110 per barrel in March 2026 as disruptions tied to the Iran war tightened global supply lines, while U.S. gasoline jumped above $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022, putting fresh pressure on commuters and consumers. […]

Climate Science News: Controversial BOM Contractor Wins $16M Climate Data Deal Despite Backlash
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Climate Science News: Controversial BOM Contractor Wins $16M Climate Data Deal Despite Backlash

A major new contract aimed at strengthening Australia’s climate science capabilities has sparked debate across the climate research community, raising fresh questions about how governments invest in digital climate infrastructure.

Klarna’s Productive Month in Detail: 1 Million Merchants, 5 Million Card Users, H&M Expansion, and a Conscious Beauty Push
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Klarna’s Productive Month in Detail: 1 Million Merchants, 5 Million Card Users, H&M Expansion, and a Conscious Beauty Push

Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments provider listed on the NYSE (KLAR), is closing out March with a string of announcements that cement its position as one of the world’s most powerful commerce networks. From smashing the 1 million merchant barrier to expanding its Klarna Card to 5 million active users, deepening its […]

The Economics of Motherhood: Where We Stand at Gender Equality Ahead of Mother’s Day 2026
Society & Lifestyle

The Economics of Motherhood: Where We Stand at Gender Equality Ahead of Mother’s Day 2026

Mother’s Day (celebrated on March 15 in the UK and May 10, 2026, globally) arrives at a moment when many countries are re-examining the unpaid labour and legal protections that shape mothers’ lives. As public celebrations and family gatherings approach, researchers and policy makers point to persistent gaps in how societies value caregiving — gaps […]

Nigeria Signs Host Agreement for 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair in Lagos
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Nigeria Signs Host Agreement for 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair in Lagos

The Federal Republic of Nigeria has formally signed the host agreement to stage the fifth edition of the Intra‑African Trade Fair 2027 (IATF2027), which will take place in Lagos from 5 to 11 November 2027.

Digital Payments Are Transforming Financial Inclusion Worldwide But 1.3 Billion Adults Still Lack Bank Access
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Digital Payments Are Transforming Financial Inclusion Worldwide But 1.3 Billion Adults Still Lack Bank Access

Digital payment solutions are accelerating financial inclusion worldwide, with 79% of adults now owning financial accounts, according to World Bank data. Yet 1.3 billion people remain unbanked.

Women in Fintech: Progress, Persistence, and the Path Ahead
Fintech & Ecommerce

Women in Fintech: Progress, Persistence, and the Path Ahead

As the world marks International Women’s Day 2026, the fintech sector finds itself at a crossroads: celebrated for its innovation and disruption, yet still grappling with deep-rooted gender imbalances that limit its true potential. The numbers tell a clear story and so do the women working within the industry.

Female Wealth in Asia Surges as Private Banks Shift Strategies for a New Generation of Investors
Finance & Economics

Female Wealth in Asia Surges as Private Banks Shift Strategies for a New Generation of Investors

As the financial industry marks International Women’s Day 2026, private banks and wealth managers are increasingly focusing on one of the fastest-growing forces in global finance: female wealth. Across Asia, women are accumulating assets at a rapid pace, prompting leading institutions such as Lombard Odier, Pictet, Howden, and JPMorgan to adapt their wealth management strategies […]

Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) 2026 Delivers Roadmap To Africa’s Bankable, Scalable Climate Reality
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Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) 2026 Delivers Roadmap To Africa’s Bankable, Scalable Climate Reality

The summit opened with a focus on innovative finance for nature, exploring green, blue, and wildlife bonds, including the “Rhino Bond” and emerging biodiversity credits

The Central African Republic Launches High-Quality Digitization Project
Finance & Economics

The Central African Republic Launches High-Quality Digitization Project

The platform is built on an open-source microservices architecture with high resiliency (99.8% availability), encrypted data structure, and API interoperability

24 Cities Worldwide Awarded $1 Million for Civic Innovation
Society & Lifestyle

24 Cities Worldwide Awarded $1 Million for Civic Innovation

Twenty‑four cities from across the globe have been named winners of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge 2025–2026, each receiving $1 million in funding and expert support to implement bold new ideas aimed at improving life for residents. The winning cities were selected from more than 630 applicants representing over 35 million people across 20 countries.

Footprint Firm Closes €76M Fund to Back 30 Climate and DeepTech Startups in Northern Europe
Finance & Economics

Footprint Firm Closes €76M Fund to Back 30 Climate and DeepTech Startups in Northern Europe

The Footprint Fund I has reached its target size, now ready to fully focus on investing the capital into sustainable projects and businesses.

Oxfam: Billionaire Wealth Growth Outpaces Progress on Global Hunger
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Oxfam: Billionaire Wealth Growth Outpaces Progress on Global Hunger

Billionaire wealth hits record $18.3T while one in four people on Earth still lacks enough basic food resources.

London AgTech Startup Biographica Raises €8 Million to Accelerate Crop Research
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London AgTech Startup Biographica Raises €8 Million to Accelerate Crop Research

Biographica has secured €8 million in funding to expand its AI-driven platform for crop trait discovery amid growing global food security concerns.