Climate anxiety is a real threat to the financial industry
Fostering positivity will be what helps your stakeholders (and you!) maintain positive mental health.
ESG
Sustainability data platform ESG Book raises $35m Series B
The new capital will be used to scale the company and further develop ESG Book’s technology capabilities.
Why trade finance should embrace blockchain to realise its digital ambitions
Digital innovation in trade finance is gaining momentum, and blockchain offers a number of possibilities.
How education plays a key role in embedding an ESG mindset
ESG education is necessary, and the time to start learning is now.
Banking Technology Magazine June 2022 issue out now
Cover story: THE WORLD BEYOND – Connecting through the metaverse.
How XBRL International aims to tackle greenwashing by standardising ESG reporting
FinTech Futures speaks with XBRL International CEO John Turner about the creation of the DSD Lab initiative.
Money talks
Expectations about what is acceptable from a CO2 emissions perspective have to mature.
Mastercard partners Dreams for sustainable banking solutions
The two firms aim to develop digital banking solutions that will help banks tackle climate change.
Report: Northern Ireland fintech – leaders in ESG
A deep dive into how Northern Ireland became a pioneer in the advances of fintech, regtech and ESG.
How to get investors on board with your ESG journey
I recently spoke with Delta Capita’s Leeya Hendricks to get her perspective on all things ESG investing.
Navigating the ever-evolving nature of ESG reporting
Businesses need to adapt to meet both stakeholder demands as well as current and future standards.
Apple invests $25m to help underserved communities via fintech platform CNote
CNote has already started moving Apple’s money into the communities through its platform.
FinTech Futures Industry Survey & Report 2022
A deep-dive into the trends defining 2022 and beyond, based on a comprehensive survey of the industry.
Fintech start-up Valor set to launch in US for Latino and Hispanic communities
The company was founded by WePay alumni Parag Gupta (CEO) and Sankate Sharma (CTO).
What is social impact and how can you measure it?
Focusing on your social impact can help build strong community links and boost brand loyalty.
Waste! What is it good for? Absolutely nothing
Climate change is a complex problem, and its solutions are manifold and multifaceted.
ESG and fintechs: how firms are benefiting from an ESG focus
Financial services firms have many ways to advance ESG goals while providing valuable services.
How GoCodeGreen is aiming to make fintech software net-zero
Eric Zie, CEO and founder of GoCodeGreen, talks to FinTech Futures about the push for sustainable software engineering.
Eight fintech firms with impressive people and planet initiatives
Fintechs are in a unique position to build ESG criteria into the foundations of their businesses.
A panel, a chat, and confirmation that ESG is a tough nut to crack
I recently attended a hackathon at Finovate Europe focusing on ESG in the financial services industry.
Banking for net-zero homes
Banks can make a significant difference to the planet, to their customers, and ultimately to their bottom line.
It’s time for banks to take responsibility for their ESG data
In the wake of COP26 last year, the ESG regulatory agenda is advancing at pace.
How to tell if an organisation is greenwashing – and how to avoid doing it yourself
Learning to market ethically is a journey you need to own.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 18 March 2022
Our pick of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Banking Technology Magazine March 2022 issue out now
Cover story: HAVE A HEART – Injecting a little love into AI.
Funding pours into rapidly growing climate fintech scene across Europe and US
Climate fintech start-ups raised $1.2 billion in 2021, according to figures from CommerzVentures.
How to write your first ‘people and planet’ policies as a fintech organisation
A good ‘people and planet’ ESG policy should make it clear how you’re pushing for positive change.
Can carbon coins help reduce your carbon footprint?
Connecting government accreditation and crypto can provide a viable alternative to carbon offsetting.
CommerzVentures closes €300m fund to invest in fintech, insurtech & climate fintech
This brings total funds managed by CommerzVentures to €550 million.
Communicating climate change: a laughing matter for fintechs?
Like the court jesters of previous ages, being funny and communicating effectively can be compatible.
The carbon cost of technology and what to do about it
Banks and fintechs should understand how much energy they consume to make better informed decisions.
Climate First Bank on sustainability, fintech greenwashing, and fighting the climate crisis
FinTech Futures speaks to Climate First Bank’s founder, Ken LaRoe, and CTO, Marcio deOliveira.
Round and round: how circular economy fintechs are aiming to save the planet
Twig CEO Geri Cupi thinks the circular economy is now at a tipping point in terms of mainstream acceptance.
How fintech can help women and girls solve the climate crisis
If you want to help save the planet, gender equality should be at the heart of climate action.
HSBC partners and invests $100m in Bill Gates-founded green tech accelerator Catalyst
The bank’s chief sustainability officer says green tech needs investment “to become reality”.
Banking Technology February 2022 issue out now
Cover story: THE FUTURE CALLS – Three predictions for the year ahead.
Research: Central bank carbon footprint survey findings
An independent research to assess central banks’ 3-year carbon emission evolution and strategies.
Fifth Third snaps up green energy lendtech Dividend Finance
Dividend Finance offers financing solutions for renewable energy focused home improvement projects.
How important is language when it comes to communicating climate change?
Climate change has a global audience, and your communications need to reflect this.
Fintech start-up Twig raises $35m to support Web 3.0 plans
The London-based fintech intends to expand into the EU and US in 2022.
