The deputy governor of the National Bank of Rwanda talks to The Banker about the central bank’s drive to increase the financial inclusion of women and its plans to have equal access by 2027.

Pledges and greenwashing regulation are a distraction from concrete divestment targets, says economist Hans Stegeman.

Gender-intelligent design for financial services holds the key to unlocking financial inclusion for women. Joy Macknight reports on some innovative approaches showcased at the recent Women’s World Banking summit.

An increase in litigation is a likely result of government measures to fulfil climate change pledges, as every scenario has its winners and losers.

SEB sits down to talk about its credible climate transition plans.

UK banks and the wider financial services sector in the UK are taking measures to protect their employees’ mental health, according to Mental Health First Aid England.

Sustainability assessments conducted by financial institutions and the implementation of sustainability certifications for companies are of utmost importance in harnessing the advantages that a transition to a sustainable development pathway can offer.

For banks to take full advantage of their increasing investment in data they must undergo a shift in culture.

The world has reached a tipping point where the trend towards sustainability has become irreversible. But how can investment banks ensure that their clients are not ‘greenwashing’ to access funding? 

The Asian Development Bank’s annual meeting focused on the threat of climate change and provided real solutions and the steps that must be taken to prevent the situation worsening.