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HSBC partners Google Cloud to back climate tech firms

HSBC has joined forces with Google Cloud to offer venture debt financing options to climate technology companies.

09 February 2024

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Circular economy fintech Twig shuts down

Twig, a London-based 'circular economy' fintech is closing down after failing to raise funding.

05 February 2024

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Bank failure to manage climate risks poses threat of extinction

The European Central Bank has waned of the grave transition risks for banks that fail to prepare for a low carbon economy.

23 January 2024

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Perenna to offer green discount for customers who decarbonise their homes

Long-term mortgage lender Perenna is to offer cheaper loans to customers who commit to an energy efficient upgrade to their homes.

22 January 2024

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Davos 2024: AI most relevant for fintech development until 2029

Bryan Zhang, executive director and co-founder of the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance at The University of Cambridge Judge Business School presented research on the future of global fintech, conducted in conjunction with the World Economic Forum.

19 January 2024

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NatWest launches Energy Help and Support tool for UK SMEs

NatWest has launched a new digital tool to help the UK’s 5.5 million small businesses to save on their energy bills while reducing their emissions.

16 January 2024

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Rand Merchant Bank invests in KOKO to boost climate financing in Africa

South Africa’s Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) has announced its partnership with climate technology company KOKO to drive growth in climate financing.

12 January 2024

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AIB survey reveals cost of living influences sustainability decisions

45% of adults say that they are personally affected by climate change, a substantial increase from 37% in 2020.

05 January 2024

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Finextra's top research reports of 2023

With 2023 drawing to a close, we take a look back at our most downloaded whitepapers, sentiment papers and surveys over the course of the past year. These reports are Finextra-led and cobranded, based on editorially balanced, independent, referenced desk-based and online research.

28 December 2023

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Finextra's top impact study reports of 2023

With 2023 drawing to a close, we take a look back at our most downloaded impact study reports over the course of the past year. Our impact study reports are how-to, best practice guides that support those in the financial industry in their utilisation and optimisation of particular technologies, as well as providing an outlook at future trends to watch.

27 December 2023

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Finextra's year in review

With 2023 drawing to a close, we take a look back at our most popular news items, videos and community engagement activities over the course of the past year.

22 December 2023

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Volt and ekko partner to help shoppers remove plastic from the ocean

Real-time payments platform Volt has teamed up with sustainability fintech ekko to help retailers and their customers support the removal of plastic bottles from the ocean.

19 December 2023

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