Sustainable finance

Everland Launches $50 Million HALO Forest Finance Facility, 23 Amazon Projects Participate
Finance & Economics

Everland Launches $50 Million HALO Forest Finance Facility, 23 Amazon Projects Participate

Conservation company Everland announced the launch of HALO (Holistic Alignment for Lasting Outcomes), a financing facility intended to provide early-stage and continuity funding for community-led forest conservation projects.

28th Connected Banking Summit: Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026 – Southern Africa
Events

28th Connected Banking Summit: Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026 – Southern Africa

The 28th Connected Banking Summit: Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026 – Southern Africa, organised by the International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA), will take place on 14 October 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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

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.

Trescon to Convene AI and Finance Leaders in Jakarta with World AI Show and Finance 2045
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Trescon to Convene AI and Finance Leaders in Jakarta with World AI Show and Finance 2045

Jakarta, 6th May 2026: Following a strong run of global editions that have consistently brought together enterprise leaders, policymakers, and investors, Trescon announces the Jakarta edition of World AI Show Indonesia alongside the launch of Finance 2045, scheduled for 7–8 July 2026 at Sheraton Grand Jakarta. The co-located platform is set to convene over 2,000 […]

Amplicity Raises $1 Million Seed Round to Deploy Battery Optimisation Projects
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Amplicity Raises $1 Million Seed Round to Deploy Battery Optimisation Projects

With new funding, ENGIE-backed Amplicity aims to commence its first commercial battery use optimisation projects in Singapore and expand operations in Australia.

Q1 2026 Fintech Events Overview: Key Industry Trends Revealed in Expert Conversations 
Articles

Q1 2026 Fintech Events Overview: Key Industry Trends Revealed in Expert Conversations 

Throughout the first three months of 2026, PaySpace Magazine Global team visited and kept in touch with a bunch of important fintech events in different corners of the world. Across various regions, from Europe to Africa and the Middle East, conversations and attitudes were versatile, but several themes kept resurfacing at almost every gathering, keeping […]

ER Group Opens Nairobi Office to Expand East African Investments and Partnerships
Finance & Economics

ER Group Opens Nairobi Office to Expand East African Investments and Partnerships

Mauritian business conglomerate ER Group has established a regional office in Nairobi, Kenya, as part of its strategy to increase investment and partnerships across East Africa. The move follows the creation of a regional fund with equity partners to support expansion in the region.

“International Finance & Banking Summit 2026” to be Held in Baku
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“International Finance & Banking Summit 2026” to be Held in Baku

On June 9–10, 2026, Baku will host the “International Finance & Banking Summit 2026”. The summit is designed as a high-level platform to accelerate the integration of Turkic-speaking countries’ financial systems into the global financial space. The event is organized with the support of the Council of the Banking Associations of the Turkic States (CBATS), […]

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

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 […]

Money20/20 Asia Unveils Powerhouse Lineup of 250 Speakers to Define the Future of Finance
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Money20/20 Asia Unveils Powerhouse Lineup of 250 Speakers to Define the Future of Finance

Bangkok, Thailand: Money20/20, the world’s leading fintech show and the place where money does business, today announced 250 confirmed speakers from a total of 39 countries taking their stages at Money20/20 Asia happening in Bangkok on April 21–23, 2026 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC).  

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

Black Swan Summit Australia 2026
Events

Black Swan Summit Australia 2026

Mark your calendar! The Black Swan Summit Australia 2026 returns to Perth, 23–25 March 2026.

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

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.

African Energy Chamber and ccCASH Join Forces to Channel Climate Finance Directly to African Households
Finance & Economics

African Energy Chamber and ccCASH Join Forces to Channel Climate Finance Directly to African Households

The African Energy Chamber has partnered with ccCASH to launch a pan-African clean cooking currency aimed at putting climate finance directly into households and accelerating the adoption of sustainable cooking solutions.

Green Money Meets Smart AI: How AI-Driven Sustainable Lending Is Taking Off
Science & Technology

Green Money Meets Smart AI: How AI-Driven Sustainable Lending Is Taking Off

Sustainable finance is going AI. Across the globe, financial institutions are starting to lean on artificial intelligence to power green lending: loans that only go to projects or firms committed to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. These AI-driven platforms help banks underwrite, monitor, and report on sustainability-linked loans with more speed, data, and transparency.

Global Urban Green Space Declines While Nordic Cities Lead in Vegetation Coverage
Society & Lifestyle

Global Urban Green Space Declines While Nordic Cities Lead in Vegetation Coverage

In just one year, the world lost green space of an area close to the size of Paris, but Nordic countries stand apart global trend, with half of their largest cities’ urban landscapes covered in trees and plants.