By Marca Wosoba, COO of ZBD The digital economy is undergoing a quiet transformation. Recent antitrust rulings are beginning to dismantle the walled gardens that have shaped the app landscape for over a decade. A high-profile example: the legal battle between Apple and Epic Games (the company behind Fortnite). The former challenged Apple’s grip on…
In a world facing climate change, resource scarcity, and rising inequality, the global financial system plays a critical role in shaping a more sustainable future. Sustainable finance developments are transforming how capital is allocated, ensuring that financial decisions contribute not only to profit but also to people and the planet. This article explores 10 key…
As the world faces growing environmental challenges and social inequalities, the financial sector is emerging as a powerful force in advancing sustainable development. At the heart of this transformation are sustainable finance developments—financial innovations, policies, and practices that direct capital toward environmentally and socially responsible outcomes. From green bonds and impact investing to ESG frameworks…
The financial world is rapidly shifting toward sustainable finance solutions—strategies that integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into financial decision-making. As climate risks, social issues, and ethical governance dominate global discussions, businesses and institutions can no longer afford to ignore sustainable finance practices. Implementing sustainable finance solutions isn’t just about checking compliance boxes. It’s…
Sustainable finance is at the heart of the global transition toward a greener, more responsible economy. As stakeholders—from investors to governments—demand more accountability and transparency in financial decisions, regulations such as the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) are setting the benchmark for responsible investment. But why is sustainable finance so important? In this article, we…
As environmental and social challenges escalate worldwide, banks are increasingly turning to sustainable finance as a solution to promote responsible growth. But what is sustainable finance, especially in the context of banking? Sustainable finance in banking refers to the incorporation of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria into financial decision-making, lending, risk assessment, and investment…
Sustainable finance promotes responsible investing by integrating ESG factors into financial decisions. Learn how it drives global impact and returns. What is Sustainable Finance? Sustainable finance refers to the process of considering environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors when making financial decisions. It aims to foster long-term investments in sustainable economic activities and projects. As…
By Hilary Stephenson, Managing Director at Nexer Digital As the June 2025 enforcement date for the European Accessibility Act (EAA) looms, a troubling complacency has taken root across the UK fintech sector. Despite the EAA being one of the most significant pieces of accessibility legislation to emerge from the EU in recent years, many UK-based…
AI is now powering the future of fintech, bringing about many changes related to individual needs, security and making the industry more open to everyone. Based on what I’ve led earlier in Uber, Afterpay and Jarsy Rewards,Firsthand, I have experienced how AI is bringing new approaches to developing, expanding and offering financial services. 1. Personalization at Scale With…
By Katharine Wooller, Chief Strategist, Financial Services, Softcat plc Financial Services businesses are a “sitting duck” for AI. Since time began (the first recorded bank is generally considered to be the Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena in Italy, founded in 1472), banks have been quite literally, a honeypot for fraudsters. AI provides almost unlimited…
