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Articles

The Future of Sustainable Finance: A Glimpse into ESG Investments

Introduction In the dynamic world of finance, a transformative approach is steadily gaining traction – the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors into investment strategies. This approach is not just a trend but a reflection of a deeper understanding of how these factors can influence a company’s financial performance and societal impact. Let’s […]

Finance & Economics

Kenyan President Showcases Africa as Climate Financing Opportunity

Kenyan President William Ruto opened the first climate summit in Africa, drawing hundreds of millions of dollars in climate financing pledges

Articles

Where Fintech and Sustainable Fashion Collide: How Financial Technology Can Help You Tame Your Consumerism

Fashion is the opposite of sustainability. Trends come and go every season, asking for a total wardrobe revamp. Most fashionistas are also shopaholics, driving the surge in both clothing sales and resources used for its production. These stereotypes have formed over many decades, but it’s time for them to become relics. New generations are calling […]

Finance & Economics

How AI Can Facilitate Sustainable Investing

In the age when threats of climate change and global warming are pressing, every government and business must know about AI potential for promoting sustainable investing

News

Customer Demand for Sustainability Banking Tools Far Exceeds Supply: Research

Almost 40% of UK citizens would like their financial institution to offer banking tools to track their sustainability impact

News

MUFG Bank Establishes Climate Tech Growth Fund with Mitsubishi and Pavilion Private Equity

Japanese MUFG Bank established the Marunouchi Climate Tech Growth Fund to fuel the development of advanced technologies and solutions necessary for the realization of a carbon-neutral society

Finance & Economics

ADB Accelerates Climate Change Financing

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) launched the Innovative Finance Facility for Climate in Asia and the Pacific program to enhance support for the region in the battle against climate change

Articles

Top Solar Fintechs

Transitioning to renewable energy sources wouldn’t be easy if not for fintech. Financial technologies facilitate using the power of sun and wind instead of fossil fuels in many ways.

News

ETAP Launches Socially Responsible Car Insurance in Africa

An insurtech ETAP has introduced a digital car insurance service that redistributes funds to policyholders and supports social good in local communities of Africa

Fintech & Ecommerce

Visa Launches Visa Eco Benefits in UAE

The new Eco Benefits solution will allow Visa issuers to add sustainability-focused features to existing Visa credit and debit products, encouraging sustainable consumption and behaviours

Finance & Economics

First Citizens Community Bank Parent Gains Regulatory Approvals for Acquisition

The acquisition of HV Bancorp, previously announced by Citizens Financial Services, has received regulatory approval.

Fintech & Ecommerce

ClearBank Partners With Code First Girls to Tackle Fintech Gender Gap Issue

ClearBank joins 30 other financial service companies in partnering with Code First Girls, keen to hire more women and eliminate the gender gap which still persists in fintech

Events

Consensus 2023 by Coindesk — 26-28 April, 2023

Join Pay Space Magazine at Consensus 2023, Wednesday April 26 through Friday April 28.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Finastra Launches SaaS ESG Service for Sustainable Lending

Fintech vendor Finastra has launched the new ESG Service to support banks in their sustainable lending practices in regard to corporate clients

Blockchain & Crypto

The Consensus on Consensus Mechanisms

A look into the foundation of cryptocurrency: consensus mechanisms. Why do different consensus mechanisms exist, is Proof of Work actually “environmentally unfriendly”, and why Proof of Stake deserves the alternative transcription to its abbreviation.

News

HSBC Grants Its First Green Loan in Hong Kong

HSBC Bank has granted its first green loan to a climate-mitigation technology firm based in Hong Kong. The borrower is fighting global warming with emissions reduction projects on the construction sites