Social Fintech

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#BanQu provides, via an app or merely an #Internet connection, those suffering from #financial exclusion with an #economic #identity. socialfintech.org/fintech-social…

As a result of lacking identity credentials, #refugees do not have the ability to enter into the #economic system, and are thus unable to open a #bank account or access fair #loans. Many are driven to survive on the outskirts of society... socialfintech.org/fintech-social…

“The amount of #data and its complexity are rising constantly, making it harder and more expensive for #businesses to find the right places to create #value and drive #impact.” towardsdatascience.com/why-analytics-…

#BanQu seeks to transform the lives of millions by empowering them with an #economic #identity. Imagine you lose your ID, passport and anything that defines who you are, or what you have done, with no means to retrieve this information. socialfintech.org/fintech-social…

"Esto, nos convirtió en la primera institución financiera española en ofrecer geolocalización en las transacciones, consiguiendo aumentar la confianza de nuestros usuarios." @rebellionpay merenta.rebellionpay.com/single/Tss-tss…

“@Rebellion becomes the first Spanish #neobank to offer information on the #sustainability efforts being made by the companies that its users spend #money with.” snowdropsolutions.co.uk/rebellion-adds…

“We can see the different financial goals. #Impact first #investing is okay with accepting a low(er) risk-adjusted return. That means they are fine with making less #money for the risk they are taking. Because they get the impact as a reward.” moneyminds.medium.com/14-how-to-save…

The fast implementation of technologies in underdeveloped countries makes mobile #banking, among other Social #FinTech solutions, a relevant tool to boost financial inclusion, bringing financial solutions for those who are excluded... socialfintech.org/social-fintech…

"El proyecto de la estudiante Berta Daina destaca por su carácter educacional y posibilita que el propio consumidor tome conciencia y pueda cambiar sus #hábitos hacia #prácticas más #sostenibles." innovaspain.com/agro-biomateri…

"In other words, #safety, #privacy, and #inclusion, the three pillars of #digital trust, are not only for good but also for growth." fastcompany.com/90739777/heres…

#Mobile #phones have been one of the biggest #innovations of the century, and the adoption of this #technology had been one of the fastest in history. While in many African countries water or food are almost luxury services.. socialfintech.org/social-fintech…

Mobile #savings can be classified in two groups: “basic mobile savings” and “bank-integrated mobile services”. The former refers to the storing of electronic money, which could only reach the second level of #financial #inclusion, while the latter also... socialfintech.org/social-fintech…

"While the pace of flows into #ESG funds and strategies has slowed since the height of the pandemic, the momentum behind #sustainability within and across #portfolios is #irreversible." asianinvestor.net/article/making…

"Driven by green bonds and corporate investing in #sustainability efforts, the worldwide impact investing #market will top $1.1 trillion in #assets under management, estimates the Global Impact Investing Network (#GIIN)." environmentalleader.com/2022/10/giin-r…

Mobile #banking can provide people with branchless banking, allowing the population to make cash transactions without actually going to a physical branch bank. Mobile #savings can be seen as the application of #technology to #microfinance... socialfintech.org/social-fintech…

“In a consultation paper, published today (October 25), the #regulator is looking to introduce new rules around #sustainable #investment labels, disclosure requirements and restrictions on the use of sustainability-related...” ftadviser.com/investments/20…

“Ahead of the publication of his upcoming book, Professor Brian Scott-Quinn sits down with FinextraTV at Sibos 2022. Discussing new #technologies and the opportunities they present to #banks, Professor Scott-Quinn evaluates #environmental issues…” finextra.com/videoarticle/2…

Gabon is in talks with The Nature Conservancy to reorganize as much as $700 million of its eurobond debt to fund marine conservation in what may be the biggest transaction of its kind trib.al/HTM6Hcg

China's first 100MW #solar power plant uses 12,000 mirrors and is capable of producing energy throughout the day and night. We have the solutions. Demand your govt implements them. #ActOnClimate #climateemergency #climatecrisis #climateaction #renewables #climate #energy

"COP27 is to be convened while the international community is facing a financial and debt crisis, an energy-prices crisis, a food crisis, and on top of them the climate crises." trib.al/NmGATgN