Sibos 2024: The future of sustainable finance – opportunities, challenges, and the road ahead
Sustainable finance is no longer an optional add-on for banks—it is central to their future competitiveness.
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News, intelligence and resources on the global fintech industry including topics such as green.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Linker Finance, Thera, Mercately, Creattura, and more
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around the world.
BIS and MAS partner to develop blueprint for climate risk framework
The pair have named the initiative Project Viridis.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Ekko, Layer, MNZL, Panax and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Taxonomies of courage: ESG metrics and what then?
Knowing what the answer is, it turns out, is immaterial until you are prepared to do something about it.
Banking Technology Magazine May 2024 issue out now
Cover story: PLASTIC MEASURES – Banking must follow a more sustainable path.
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.
Former Tesla exec Tim Newell to spin off Aspiration’s consumer financial services division
The new standalone company will act as an independent neobank offering environmentally sustainable products.
How hackathons can help redefine your ESG communications and product strategy
Hackathons focused on ESG challenges are a fun way for fintechs to use their tech prowess for the greater good.
Understanding inclusion in marketing
When inclusion and sustainability waltz together in your marketing strategy, magic happens.
Demystify Podcast: Modelling climate change risk with Lukky Ahmed of Climate X
In this latest podcast episode, Dharmesh and Dave talk with Lukky Ahmed, co-founder and CEO of Climate X.
Deadline extended for Banking Tech Awards USA nominations
You now have until Friday 23 February to get your nominations in.
How Lithuania became a fintech hub in Europe
Lithuania’s fintech scene is thriving thanks to an environment that encourages innovation and collaboration.
PayTech Awards 2024 sponsorship opportunities
Unmissable sponsorship opportunities – digital and physical – at the upcoming PayTech Awards on 28 June.
Rising waters, rising risks: floods and the global financial tide of climate change
If the models are correct, then the financial impacts of climate change globally could be devastating.
A visit to a data centre, quantum computing and how lentils determined COP28
Data centres aren’t going away, and we’ll likely need more as we head into our collective digital future.
Canapi Ventures reveals new $750m fund to support US fintech entrepreneurs
The VC firm says the latest fund takes its total assets under management to over $1.4 billion.
IDB Invest and IFC team up to launch the Amazon Finance Network
The global network aims to boost the economic development of the Amazon region.
The intersection of finance and sustainability
Companies such as HeavyFinance in Lithuania are combining fintech with sustainable agricultural practices.
Nominations now open for the seventh annual PayTech Awards
Submit your nominations before 15 March 2024.
Dodging a dark data disaster
The amount of dark data being collected by firms is increasing, and its overall environmental impact is massive.
Embracing the future: the intersection of fintech and sustainable investing
Fintech needs to evolve to drive a new era of tech-driven sustainable investing in line with changing societal values.
Storytelling through numbers: how compelling narratives drive ESG investment choices
The challenge lies not only in presenting ESG data, but doing so in a manner that resonates, educates, and inspires.
Can banks connect the dots in their pursuit of sustainability?
As ESG transitions towards a matter of law and compliance, a lack of focus could have very serious consequences.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Untangled Finance, Kennek and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Banc of California joins Rise Economy for $4.1bn community benefits plan
The plan succeeds the bank’s merger with PacWest Bancorp in July, combining assets valued at $36.1 billion.
Video: NatWest at Sibos 2023 – Building standards into green finance
We chat with Caroline Haas of NatWest about the key actions banks can take when it comes to achieving net-zero.
Switch2Zero appoints Galileo CEO Derek White as chairman
White is currently serving as CEO at Galileo Financial Technologies, a US-based payments and banking platform.
Why fintechs can’t afford to swipe left on ESG
Fintech companies are uniquely positioned to lead the way in integrating ESG.
A church, a sauna and climate change
Finding ways to educate people on climate change, highlight the risks and change behaviours is essential.
What the FinTech? | S.4 Episode 15 | How Scotland is aiming to become a global fintech hub
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Nicola Anderson, CEO of FinTech Scotland.
Banking Technology Magazine September 2023 issue out now
Cover story: WINDS OF CHANGE – Squaring the circle on climate change.
US climate tech start-up Persefoni secures $50m in Series C-1 funding round
The company has now raised more than $150 million to date.
The Republic of Palau taps Ripple for first stablecoin pilot
The pilot is expected to last for three months between selected merchants and government employees.
Banking Tech Awards 2023: Nominations deadline extended!
Submit your nominations before 4 August 2023!
Go green software – your bonus may depend on it!
Embracing green software principles can unlock numerous benefits for financial services firms.
UK climate fintech Sylvera secures $57m Series B funding
The latest investment follows Sylvera’s $32 million Series A round held in January 2022.
Honouring the innovators: PayTech Awards 2023 winners revealed
Celebrating exceptional achievements and talent in payments industry worldwide.
The impact of behavioural science and nudges on ESG communications
Behavioural science and nudges can be used to drive ESG change and build a more sustainable future.
The power of AI for ESG
AI is a powerful tool that can be used to improve ESG practices and compliance.
