Financial blog posts

MAS Leading the Way – Empowering Financial Institutions to Prioritize Decarbonization and Sustainable Finance

MAS, or the Monetary Authority of Singapore, is taking significant steps to encourage financial institutions to prioritize decarbonization efforts. In order to achieve this, MAS plans to [...]

By |2023-06-28T11:34:52-05:00June 28th, 2023|Categories: ESG-Sustainability, Finance|

New Global Financial Summit Addresses Climate Change and Poverty – Leaders and Activists Commit to Prioritizing People Over Profits

World leaders, international organizations, and activists recently gathered at the New Global Financial Summit in Paris to tackle two of the most pressing issues facing our planet: [...]

By |2023-06-27T07:02:02-05:00June 27th, 2023|Categories: Climate Change, Finance|

Ensuring a Just Transition – MDBs’ Role in Mobilizing Finance for Low-Carbon Economy

Multilateral development banks (MDBs) are taking an active role in climate action projects in the near future. In 2021, low- and middle-income countries received approximately US$51 billion [...]

By |2023-06-26T07:38:15-05:00June 26th, 2023|Categories: Climate Change, Finance|

Bonn Climate Talks Fail to Make Progress on Key Issues, Highlighting Urgent Need for Action on Climate Finance

Climate finance remains a major obstacle in the ongoing climate talks in Bonn, Germany. The issue has become the "Achilles heel of climate negotiations" and highlights the [...]

By |2023-06-21T07:12:38-05:00June 21st, 2023|Categories: Finance|

Investing in Small-Scale Farmers and Rural Communities – IFAD President Urges Increased Support at G20 Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting in India

Alvaro Lario, the President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), has urged increased investment in small-scale farmers and rural communities at the G20 Agriculture Ministers’ [...]

By |2023-06-20T07:12:11-05:00June 20th, 2023|Categories: Climate Change, Finance|

The Critical Role of Climate Finance – Mobilizing Resources for a Sustainable Future

Climate finance plays a crucial role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and helping communities adapt to the impacts of climate change. The funds can come from a [...]

By |2023-06-15T07:21:26-05:00June 15th, 2023|Categories: Finance|

The Crucial Role of Parliaments in Addressing the Impacts of Climate Change – Highlighting the Challenges and Opportunities of the Loss and Damage Fund

Ms Fakiha Mahmood, Deputy Director (Research) at PIPS, highlights the crucial role that parliaments play in policy-making, specifically in relation to climate change. Parliaments have legislative, representation, [...]

By |2023-06-13T07:17:55-05:00June 13th, 2023|Categories: Climate Change, Finance|

Leading the Charge – DIFC’s Sustainable Finance Summit Paves the Way for a Greener Future

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is at the forefront of addressing sustainability challenges in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. As the leading global [...]

By |2023-06-12T06:58:28-05:00June 12th, 2023|Categories: Finance|

OpenAI Raises $300 Million in Funding, Accelerating the Future of AI Technology

OpenAI, the artificial intelligence research laboratory founded by tech luminaries such as Elon Musk, has closed a $300 million funding round at a valuation of $29 billion. [...]

By |2023-05-04T08:44:25-05:00May 4th, 2023|Categories: AI Insights, Expert Insights, Finance|

Mercari Pilots ChatGPT-Based Customer Service Bot for Personalized Support

Mercari, the popular online marketplace, has recently launched a digital shopping assistant powered by ChatGPT. This innovative tool, known as Merchat AI, is designed to enhance the [...]

By |2023-04-21T08:45:11-05:00April 21st, 2023|Categories: AI Creative, AI Insights, Finance|