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Best Crowdfunding Platforms for Sustainable Projects
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Best Crowdfunding Platforms for Sustainable Projects

Although sustainability is at the top of the agenda for many global countries, initiatives promoting sustainable practices and technologies are not always favoured by institutional investors. Whether they lack clear statistical justification of the innovation utility or lack impact scale, reasons for the lack of funding might be different but the outcome is the same […]

JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs Refuse to Roll Back Diversity Programs Despite Anti-DEI Activist Pressure
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JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs Refuse to Roll Back Diversity Programs Despite Anti-DEI Activist Pressure

Despite increasing pressure from anti-DEI activists fueled by recent political shifts, several financial institutions, including Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase, have chosen to maintain or even strengthen their DEI programs.

How AI Transforms Climate Risk Management
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How AI Transforms Climate Risk Management

The recent tragedy of the LA fires once again highlighted the importance of effective climate risk management on many levels. Two heads might be better than one in designing such global and critical solutions, and perhaps human capabilities in CRM might be significantly enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI). 

Barclays Estimates AI Could Triple US Data-Centre Usage by 2030
Science & Technology

Barclays Estimates AI Could Triple US Data-Centre Usage by 2030

Barclays’ recent report projects that data-centre usage will likely triple due to the rapid AI growth by 2030. The firm’s estimates are notably higher than the current sustainable consensus, raising questions about the potential implications of AI development for global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Female-Led Fintech: Top Apps Addressing Gender-Specific Issues 
Fintech & Ecommerce

Female-Led Fintech: Top Apps Addressing Gender-Specific Issues 

While the progress of gender equality in the world is unquestionable, a larger part of the global unbanked population is female, with the divide being more prominent in developing economies. However, select fintech startups focus on narrowing this gap, addressing gender-specific financial challenges with their tech-driven solutions.

CIMB and Gentari to Drive Green Mobility and Facilitate Decarbonisation
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CIMB and Gentari to Drive Green Mobility and Facilitate Decarbonisation

Malaysia’s clean energy solutions provider Gentari has teamed up with the local bank CIMB Group Holdings Berhad to promote green mobility and decarbonise the value chain across the ASEAN region.

UPI Sees Growing Adoption in Rural India
Fintech & Ecommerce

UPI Sees Growing Adoption in Rural India

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is slowly but steadily emerging as the preferred method of financial transactions in rural and semi-urban India, according to a recent report.

La Banque Postale to Finance Energy Renovations With New Impact Card
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La Banque Postale to Finance Energy Renovations With New Impact Card

La Banque Postale, collaborating with WWF France, has become the first traditional bank in France to introduce an impact credit card aimed at supporting energy renovations for sustainability-focused homeowners.

ADB Partners Mastercard to Boost Financing for MSMEs
Fintech & Ecommerce

ADB Partners Mastercard to Boost Financing for MSMEs

ADB and Mastercard share a common goal to foster inclusive economic growth, particularly in developing economies where MSMEs are the backbone of the business ecosystem.

Amazon Funds First Utility-Scale Wind Energy Projects in Greece
Fintech & Ecommerce

Amazon Funds First Utility-Scale Wind Energy Projects in Greece

Amazon is developing three large wind farms in Greece, its biggest renewable energy initiative in the country.

Brazil Development Bank Inks $3B AIIB Deal
Finance & Economics

Brazil Development Bank Inks $3B AIIB Deal

Collaboration between Brazil’s development bank, BNDES, and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) aims to promote economic growth and environmental sustainability in Brazil.

Visa and USAID Join Efforts to Drive Inclusive Digital Government Ecosystems and Digitize Payments
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Visa and USAID Join Efforts to Drive Inclusive Digital Government Ecosystems and Digitize Payments

Together with USAID, Visa aims to enhance access to secure, inclusive, and transparent digital government systems globally, promoting economic development and growth in select markets.

Sustainable Funds Outperform Traditional Ones in H1 2024
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Sustainable Funds Outperform Traditional Ones in H1 2024

Sustainable funds saw inflows of $20 billion in the first half of 2024, with assets rising to $3.5 trillion.

Ethical Implications of Humanising AI
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Ethical Implications of Humanising AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the backbone of modern robotics and virtual assistants. Its data processing and analytical skills far overreach individual human capabilities. However, the benefits of AI use are somewhat dampened by the dubious ethics behind humanising this ‘smart’ technology. 

The Rise of Ethical Finance in Fintech Sector
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The Rise of Ethical Finance in Fintech Sector

The fintech industry is currently experiencing substantial shifts as it adopts sustainability and ethical standards. This emerging trend, often referred to as green fintech, is revolutionizing financial services by incorporating practices and technologies designed to address critical environmental and social challenges. By leveraging innovative solutions and cutting-edge technologies, green fintech aims to promote a more […]

Amazon Partners With Girl Scouts to Promote Diversity in STEM Careers
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Amazon Partners With Girl Scouts to Promote Diversity in STEM Careers

The current generation of Girl Scouts will soon enter the labour market, so Amazon hosts exclusive tours to showcase to youth the importance and diversity of careers in STEM.