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The Carbon Credit Market: An Opportunity to be Seized for a Sustainable Future
Carbon credits are already a rapidly growing market, and will soon become a crucial component – alongside the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions – in achieving carbon neutrality across all industries.
Environmental impactESGFinanceSustainable technology
Cloud is the Future of Banking (But Getting There is Not Easy)
As digital native challenger banks rapidly encroach, it has become imperative for retail banks to move to the cloud to compete. There are numerous benefits associated with cloud migration, but they should also be aware of the pitfalls.
BankingBreakthrough technologiesFinanceFinancial servicesOperational agility
Navigating M&A Post-Pandemic (And Why Culture and Values Matter)
Mergers and acquisitions remain a viable growth strategy for professional services firms, despite the current challenges – but successfully navigating these deals will require a different approach in a post-pandemic market.
FinanceOrganisational designShaping cultureStrategyTeam dynamic
A Look at the Future of Supply Chain Finance
Businesses across all industries have been forced to find solutions to a rapidly evolving market environment since the outbreak of coronavirus. For many firms, the economic challenges of Covid-19 have heavily disrupted their supply chains. But supply chain finance has provided a valuable lifeline during this highly turbulent time. Now, many innovations are emerging, offering enormous value for banks, buyers and suppliers.
BankingESGFinanceInnovationSupply chain
The Evolving Role of the CFO: From Financial Anchor to Strategic Leader
As the business landscape grows ever more uncertain and disrupted, CFOs need to reinvent themselves so that their focus increasingly falls on fostering innovation and promoting adaptability, rather than solely on accounting, compliance and safeguarding assets. Those who can become comfortable in today’s climate of upheaval and change will discover new opportunities in what will be an increasingly key leadership role.
Corporate governanceESGFinanceOperational agilityStrategy
Blockchain Will Change Everything: Here’s How to Spot the Opportunities Early
Remember when people thought the internet wouldn’t catch on? Forward-looking people and organisations quickly adopted networked technologies, understanding the possibilities they offered. The same is true of blockchain – and just like the internet, blockchain is all about finding the patterns and acting early.
BlockchainBreakthrough technologiesFinanceTrust
Only Natural: Using the Five Capitals Model to Form a Sustainable Development Strategy
A more detailed framework is needed to understand how we can develop a sustainable society. The five capitals model expands on current assessments to include our dependence and impact on nature and the resources needed to achieve the SDGs. Luckily, there are already protocols in place to help integrate the capitals into operations.
Environmental impactESGFinanceStrategy
How Businesses Can Serve the Greater Good
Machine learning and AI are often associated with enhancing the consumer experience, but they can also assist businesses significantly in their tax-related work. Simplifying the taxation processes and compliance procedures contributes to business sustainability, and through it, the wider community and society.
Breakthrough technologiesFinanceFinancial servicesRisk managementSocial impact
Reasons to be Cheerful: Why It Pays To Be Optimistic About Sustainability
More than a legal obligation to meet governmental targets, consumers, employees and investors are all pointing towards a sustainable future. We can see that sustainability presents a number of profitable opportunities. So, the question is: can you afford to be left behind?
ESGFinanceStrategy
Making the Case for Sustainability
The risk to your business of doing nothing to move toward sustainable operations might be the greatest risk you can take in this volatile environment. The potential for disruption by government and market forces has businesses asking: Why has it been traditionally difficult to make the case for sustainability, and how can I bring sustainability into my organisation?
ESGFinanceStrategy
How the Circular Economy Benefits Business and Investors While Tackling Global Challenges
The circular economy not only allows us to live within planetary boundaries, it can deliver superior returns, new growth opportunities and access to preferential credit lines. The finance sector is increasingly getting behind this framework and is supporting businesses in their transition with significant growth in funds.
CharityCircular economyESGFinance