56 Results from 2024, /sustainable
Paul Holland CEO at Beyond Encryption
Sustainability has rapidly moved to the forefront of corporate priorities, placing immense pressure on the financial sector to reduce its environmental impact. Beyond regulatory mandates and boardroom discussions, the expectations of consumers are clear. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of consumers are more likely to choose a bank that ...
18 December 2024 /security /sustainable
Matt Riggall Head of Commercial Lending Vertical, Cap. Markets at FIS
APAC banks are uniquely positioned to lead the shift toward climate and sustainability-linked lending (SLL). However, this type of lending isn’t without its challenges — particularly when working with mid-market and small businesses. For many of these companies, tracking and reporting Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions is often complex, expensive, and ti...
17 December 2024 /wholesale /sustainable
Erica Andersen Marketing at smartR AI
In recent years, the world has witnessed the rise of a powerful cartel of tech giants, each vying for control over every industry, including financial services. Their "big is better" approach to artificial intelligence (AI) has led to a proliferation of large language models (LLMs) that guzzle energy and resources, suffocating main stre
15 December 2024 /ai /sustainable Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services
Hirander Misra Chairman and CEO at GMEX Group
Thailand is poised to make significant strides in sustainability by leveraging its renewable energy resources, carbon credit markets, and digital innovations. With the global push towards decarbonisation and climate resilience, the country has the potential to lead the region in green energy and climate finance solutions. The convergence of renewa...
04 December 2024 /sustainable
Vishnu Prasad R Lead Enterprise Architect at Tata Consultancy Services
In the past two years, I have focused on reshaping Enterprise Architecture (EA) through a sustainability-first approach. My work has accelerated business transformation by embedding green architecture principles into EA strategies while promoting environmental stewardship. From developing frameworks for green budgeting to driving eco-conscious arc
26 November 2024 /regulation /sustainable Going green
Mathias Wikstrom CEO and Co-founder at Doconomy
The climate crisis is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. Just last month, the UN 2024 Emissions Gap Report revealed that our opportunity to limit global warming to the safer target set out under the Paris Agreement (1.5C) will be almost impossible if we do not make significant changes. Given this backdrop - alongside the daily reports of d...
26 November 2024 /retail /sustainable Banking
Kathiravan Rajendran Associate Director of Marketing Operations at Macro Global
Cross-border payments are the backbone of international trade, global remittances, and financial connectivity. Yet, traditional systems often face challenges like high transaction fees, delays, and inefficiencies caused by intermediary banks and multiple currency conversions. The introduction of liquidity pools is transforming this landscape, offe...
26 November 2024 /payments /sustainable Payments strategies 2015-2020-2030
Retired Member
Exploring Property for Investment in Thailand and its Impact on Investment Trends Thailand has emerged as a hotspot for real estate investments, attracting global investors with its dynamic market and lucrative opportunities. From beachfront properties to urban developments, the Thai property market offers diverse options for portfolio growth. Wit...
22 November 2024 /sustainable Business
Nick Jones CEO at Zumo
With President-elect Donald Trump set to be sworn in at his inauguration in January, the crypto market is booming – but let’s hope sustainability is kept front of mind. Trump was always perceived to be the more crypto-friendly candidate, and supporters will now be hoping for a more innovation-friendly environment. Part of this innovation of course...
18 November 2024 /sustainable /crypto Blockchain in Banking and Financial Services
Sara Costantini Regional Director for the UK and Ireland at CRIF
Climate change is undoubtedly the biggest challenge of our era, and the decisions we take now will impact the lives of generations to come. In November, world leaders will meet for COP 29 to further global cooperation on reducing rising temperatures. While initiatives across governments and industries will be critical, it's understandable that indi...
04 November 2024 /sustainable
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