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Few can doubt China’s leadership in advancing green tech and green energy. Solar installations are growing at a pace that would increase global capacity by 85% by 2025. China today has more solar pa...
It’s already been a landmark year for the digital assets sector, with newly approved spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US drawing in huge cumulative net inflows, spearheaded by asset ma...
In recent years, the term “green-hushing” has emerged in the corporate world, reflecting a growing trend where companies are becoming more reticent about publicly discussing their Environmental, Socia...
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Let us agree that the weather is important for financial services. How prepared are we for long-term, continuous changes in it's patterns as well as near-term instability? How should financial insti
Agriculture is arguably the oldest human industry. Advances in AgTech and foodtech over centuries delivered enough periods of food security to enable the survival of the human race. When new farming
In 2019, under the stewardship of Natalie Ceeny we published the "Access to Cash Review", sparking discussions about the future of cash in a rapidly digitising world. This blog delves into t...
In the corporate governance landscape, the structural integrity of documented policy and procedural rules stands as a linchpin for organisational order and control. The analogue nature of these docume...
According to the World Economic Forum, there is a $4-5 trillion dollar climate financing gap hindering a climate-resilient future, yet financial capacity building is also being hindered by fragmented
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Every year, March 22nd marks a somewhat solemn reflection on the state of the world’s water security. The bedrock of all known life, water is a fundamental need for all communities, depicted throughou...
In a world where the digital revolution is reshaping every corner of our lives, the banking sector stands at a crucial crossroads. The pandemic has not just accelerated the digital transformation in b...