221 Results from /sustainable
Janine Grainger CEO at Easy Crypto
Given a societal shift towards more sustainable business practices in recent years, the environmental impact of crypto - in particular Bitcoin - has sparked intense debates. Critics often point out the energy-intensive process of mining, which (traditionally) requires vast amounts of computational power and electricity. Beneath the surface of thes...
05 September 2023 /sustainable /crypto
Joris Lochy Product Manager at Intix | Co-founder at Capilever
When we think about the concept of financial inclusion and more particularly about underbanked and unbanked populations, we often picture developing countries where access to banking services is limited. However, it might surprise you to learn that even in developed European countries, where banking services are abundant, a sizable portion of the ...
28 August 2023 /sustainable /inclusion Financial Inclusion
Elena Berestovaya Owner, Chief Marketing Officer at Ubanksy.com, UpTrader Software Design
Ever pondered the difference between A-book and B-book risk models in forex while selecting a broker? Or considered which model suits your brokerage venture best? What do these terms imply? Who acts as a forex market maker? How much do these brokers really make? Let's dive deeper! At first glance, forex trading seems straightforward for traders: c...
14 August 2023 /sustainable /markets Fintech
Luke Fossett Director, Australia and New Zealand Sales at GoCardless
Although credit and debit cards are convenient, many consumers are not aware of the negative environmental effects of card use - or how to mitigate these effects. Payment platforms must play a key role in reducing their own environmental impact whilst developing products that are both people and planet-friendly. By doing so, we can work together t...
04 August 2023 /payments /sustainable Fintech
Foday Joof Risk Management Officer at Central Bank of The Gambia
Introduction: The Gambia government embraced the Asset Recycling (AR) scheme of Africa50, an infrastructural investment platform established by 33 African governments, the Africa Development Bank, the Central Bank of West African States and Bank Al-Maghrib. The deal entails a $100 million for the recycling of the famous Senegambia Bridge for a per...
20 July 2023 /sustainable /markets Alternative Investments
Flavia Sales Marketing Manager at Finboot
We are living in a crucial moment for the planet. The climate crisis, once seen as a distant threat, is now a palpable reality. On August 2, called "Earth Overshoot Day", we reached the limit of natural resources use that the Earth can regenerate in a year. According to the Global Footprint Network, we are consuming resources as if we ha...
13 July 2023 /regulation /sustainable Capital Market Technology
Prasoon Mukherjee Director | Head of Securities Services | GSC-India at Societe Generale Bank
One of the fundamental reasons diversity in middle management and leadership levels is crucial is because of its potential to foster a broader range of perspectives and ideas. When leaders come from diverse backgrounds, they bring unique insights and experiences that can challenge the status quo, plus question assumptions. This diversity of though...
02 July 2023 /people /sustainable Banking
Naina Rajgopalan Content Head at Freo
When it comes to parking surplus funds, traditional passbook savings accounts have long been the go-to option due to their convenience in depositing and withdrawing money at will, resulting in their widespread popularity. However, with the average rate of inflation steadily declining in recent years, investors who have relied on bank deposits may ...
07 June 2023 /sustainable /inclusion
Retired Member
Running a business is never just about delivering a product people want. While fulfilling needs is important for a business to survive, building positive customer relationships is necessary for an enterprise to thrive and expand. It is the quality of human relationships and the customer’s affinity with your brand that influence their willingness t...
06 June 2023 /people /sustainable Business
Scott Dawson CEO at DECTA
It seems as though tough times are ahead for eCommerce merchants. The potential for a major downturn has many battening down the hatches in anticipation of lean profits and higher expenses. During this time, it is therefore vital that companies get the basics right. There are two dangerous temptations here: the first is to invest in flashy new sys...
05 June 2023 /payments /sustainable Outsourcing Banking, Financial Services Operations
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