Plastic and dollars: confronting the environmental impact of consumerism and banking technology
We must ensure that banking technology follows a more planet-friendly path than plastic.
News, intelligence and resources on the global fintech industry including topics such as green.
We must ensure that banking technology follows a more planet-friendly path than plastic.
The new standalone company will act as an independent neobank offering environmentally sustainable products.
Founded in 2020, Novus is the UK’s first B-Corp certified digital bank.
Hackathons focused on ESG challenges are a fun way for fintechs to use their tech prowess for the greater good.
When inclusion and sustainability waltz together in your marketing strategy, magic happens.
In this latest podcast episode, Dharmesh and Dave talk with Lukky Ahmed, co-founder and CEO of Climate X.
You now have until Friday 23 February to get your nominations in.
Lithuania’s ambitious journey in fintech and sustainability with vice minister of finance, Vaida Česnulevičiūtė Markevičienė.
Anthony Hyams and Kelly Knight of Insolve Plus were installed on 23 January to liquidate the fintech.
Lithuania’s fintech scene is thriving thanks to an environment that encourages innovation and collaboration.
The bank says Khan will work to develop and cultivate “green digital banking solutions”.
Unmissable sponsorship opportunities – digital and physical – at the upcoming PayTech Awards on 28 June.
If the models are correct, then the financial impacts of climate change globally could be devastating.
The bank plans to leverage Turner’s “extensive track record in financial services” to boost its growth plans.
Data centres aren’t going away, and we’ll likely need more as we head into our collective digital future.
The VC firm says the latest fund takes its total assets under management to over $1.4 billion.
The global network aims to boost the economic development of the Amazon region.
Companies such as HeavyFinance in Lithuania are combining fintech with sustainable agricultural practices.
The platform uses transaction data to produce carbon footprint analytics.
Founder Nameer Khan describes his latest venture as “a catalyst for the evolution of ESG enforcement”.
Submit your nominations before 15 March 2024.
The amount of dark data being collected by firms is increasing, and its overall environmental impact is massive.
Greener’s business solution was launched earlier this month following its seed funding round.
Fintech needs to evolve to drive a new era of tech-driven sustainable investing in line with changing societal values.
The challenge lies not only in presenting ESG data, but doing so in a manner that resonates, educates, and inspires.
As ESG transitions towards a matter of law and compliance, a lack of focus could have very serious consequences.
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
The plan succeeds the bank’s merger with PacWest Bancorp in July, combining assets valued at $36.1 billion.
We chat with Caroline Haas of NatWest about the key actions banks can take when it comes to achieving net-zero.
Kamma’s tech will provide a “deep review” of the climate impact of Atom’s mortgage and lending activities.
White is currently serving as CEO at Galileo Financial Technologies, a US-based payments and banking platform.
Fintech companies are uniquely positioned to lead the way in integrating ESG.
Finding ways to educate people on climate change, highlight the risks and change behaviours is essential.
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Nicola Anderson, CEO of FinTech Scotland.
Cover story: WINDS OF CHANGE – Squaring the circle on climate change.
Alex Lempka, founder of climate fintech Connect Earth, describes the hardest thing about running a start-up.
Frank Zhang, “a fintech, ISO standard certification and sustainability veteran”, will lead the new subsidiary.
The company has now raised more than $150 million to date.
The pilot is expected to last for three months between selected merchants and government employees.
Submit your nominations before 4 August 2023!