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The green bond revolution

As chief architect of the Climate Bonds Initiative, Sean Kidney is heartened by the recent upsurge in sustainable...

Finance

What banks have learned from tech companies

With more branch closures on the horizon, retail banks are investing in data analytics and machine learning to...

Finance
Emerging markets tap fintech to drive sustainable development

Fintech is leapfrogging traditional financial institutions in many developing countries, accelerating financial inclusion and supporting sustainable growth In...

Fintech
‘It’s a WhatsApp life’: how the messaging app became a critical financial service

A recent six-hour outage for Facebook’s services was irritating for UK users. In other parts of the globe,...

Finance

How to build the business model of the future bank

Fintech firms have yet to truly shake the incumbents’ dominance, but the advent of open banking and the...

Finance
Investor influencers: how impact investors are working together for a greener future

From shareholder activism to active ownership, impact investors show that financial returns are compatible with ESG awareness In...

Finance
Can this new training programme help avoid investment greenwashing?

The CFA Institute’s Certificate in ESG Investing has sparked industry interest. How can investors be sure it’s fit...

Finance
What do new EU sustainability regulations mean for UK asset managers?

Although Westminster chose not to implement the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation, the new rules are set to affect...

Finance