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The Future Role of the World Bank: Some Views on Strategy and Plumbing

By Danny Leipziger It is more than 75 years since the World Bank was founded at Bretton Woods. Clearly, today's world is a different place,...

Financial Inclusion in India: Social Enterprises as the Unlikely Heroes

By D. Anisha Adhikari and Siddhant Mishra Financial inclusion in India has been the area of focus for the government and social enterprises for some...
ESG

Investing for impact: Interview with Prof. Durreen Shahnaz, CEO and Founder of Impact Investment...

Taking social and environmental impact into account in investment decisions is clearly ethically sound. But, as Professor Durreen Shahnaz explains, it makes mathematical sense,...
Managing Corporate Culture

A Sustainable Approach to Managing Corporate Culture in Financial Services

Most banks today realise that maintaining a healthy corporate culture is a crucial element in managing risk while accelerating performance. The question is, how...
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Leading the Charge for Sustainability; How Fintech are Key Players in Creating a Cleaner,...

By Jeremy Baber The climate crisis has officially reached “a code red for humanity.” This is according to the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change...
Wealth Advisor Clinton Orr’s Keys to Eliminating Debt

Wealth Advisor Clinton Orr’s Keys to Eliminating Debt

Being in debt can be overwhelming, especially when you have large balances accruing interest, making it more difficult to overcome. However, the good news...

Leaving Our Planet Better Than We Found it: The Role of Finance

Interview with Marie-Anne Vincent, VP of Climate Finance  The indirect emissions of a financial institution’s investments can be over 700 times larger than those from...

China’s Burgeoning Green Finance: Linchpin of Sustainable Development

By Alexander Ayertey Odonkor There is strong evidence to suggest that China is indeed committed to meeting its targets for the reduction of carbon emissions,...
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Green Bonds: Is Regulation the Solution for Green Bonds?

By Victoria Judd Investor appetite for sustainability linked debt or green bonds remains high as we enter 2023.  While there may be concerns about the...

The Financial Imperative of Climate Resilience: Beyond ESG

By Lara Alvarez Climate-risk exposure of financial institutions remains high There is a growing recognition, particularly amongst asset owners, lenders and insurers, that financial institutions own...

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Trends and Prospects of De-Dollarization in the Rapidly Changing Global Economy (Part One)

By Dr Kalim Siddiqui  The rise of the US dollar to become the globally preferred currency for trade and financial transactions was a carefully orchestrated game of chess. However, certain nations intent on achieving an equitable...

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