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Households throughout the UK are struggling with the cost of living; from soaring food and energy costs to higher interest rates, communities throughout the country are tightening their budgets. Consu...
Green bonds are a type of financial instrument that is designed to raise funds for environmentally sustainable projects. In recent years, the concept of green bonds has gained a lot of popularity arou...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the way we live, work, and interact with each other. From virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa to self-driving cars, which are getting a lot more b
Today, action on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations can no longer be deprioritised when it comes to financial services. Banks in particular are under increased scrutiny to meet...
DeFi is in a state of flux. On the plus side, DeFi protocols have boldly democratised inclusive financial instruments previously only available to the financial elite. But for all the innovation, the...
We don’t need a crystal ball to predict that economies globally will likely get worse before they get better; or that energy prices and interest rates will continue to rise. But what does it all mean ...
For too long, the "S" in ESG - environmental, social, and governance - has been overshadowed by its better-defined counterparts. However, it is now receiving the attention it deserves. The i...
As the world becomes increasingly aware of the importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, it is clear that ESG is no longer just a buzzword or a passing trend. Instead, it is a ...
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) data collection and reporting has increasingly become a corporate priority over the last few years. Over 96% of S&P 500 companies published sustainabilit...
It’s like any other day for John. He is sitting in his living room, sipping that morning coffee, when his phone announces a notification “you’ve a new email from Kiti Bank”. Curiously, he asks the vo
As regulatory requirements for corporate responsibility, environmental, social and governance (ESG) continue to take shape around the world, commercial lenders are now turning their attention to the m...
2022 may have been a bumpy year for the concepts supporting environment, social and governance (ESG) initiatives, but interest in the field remains strong. Investments are growing; one study found th...