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Models for public and private collaboration

Scott Hamilton Contributing Editor at Finextra Research

Models for public and private collaboration

Now that we on the way to achieving a truly interconnected, global economy, it’s past the time for full transparency on business and government activities surrounding the worldwide mélange that is the financial arena. And beyond the fact that most news (and opinion) of any kind is largely ‘public’ now – shared nearly everywhere across the internet...

19 June 2023 /payments

Financial trauma impacts huge population of underserved in society

Scott Hamilton Contributing Editor at Finextra Research

Financial trauma impacts huge population of underserved in society

Connie Davis, founder and CEO of Kairos Digital Commerce Consulting, is concerned about what the ‘shadow financial system’ of payday loans and other services like them means to the underbanked, over both the short and long terms. She points out that research from many authorities has shown a direct link between emotional health and financial healt...

09 June 2023 /inclusion

Stellar solutions available for ‘honest’ credit-building

Scott Hamilton Contributing Editor at Finextra Research

Stellar solutions available for ‘honest’ credit-building

As part of a continuing series, we reached out to some innovative thinkers and organisations on the forefront of serving the unbanked, the underbanked, and others, estimated at 150 million people, who have either been consciously excluded or experienced barriers to entering the traditional banking system in the United States. One company trying to...

08 June 2023 /inclusion

Financial inclusion in the US: how to fulfil the unbanked, underbanked and unserved

Scott Hamilton Contributing Editor at Finextra Research

Financial inclusion in the US: how to fulfil the unbanked, underbanked and unserved

As part of a continuing series, Finextra is reaching out to some innovative thinkers and organisations on the forefront of serving the unbanked, the underbanked, and others who have either been consciously excluded or have experienced barriers to entering the traditional banking system. It’s estimated that more than 150 million people are underban...

10 May 2023 /inclusion

How standardised reporting frameworks can clarify greenwashing claims

Scott Hamilton Contributing Editor at Finextra Research

How standardised reporting frameworks can clarify greenwashing claims

In our first story in this series, we highlighted some of the accusations made toward banks that are publicly committing on one hand to be sustainable; environmentally, socially, and in their governance policies and operations, yet are still actively lending to fossil fuel or other nonrenewable resource companies as customers. Many of the world’s...

22 March 2023 /sustainable

The challenges of authentic sustainability buffet the world’s banks

Scott Hamilton Contributing Editor at Finextra Research

The challenges of authentic sustainability buffet the world’s banks

Critics say carbon commitments don’t match lending policies. There are stiff breezes swirling around corporate sustainability, and it’s starting to erode the tough armour of larger financial institutions across the globe. They’re trying to showcase their dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and they’re actively managing all sorts of ris...

15 March 2023 /sustainable

Which banks are at risk after the SVB collapse?

Scott Hamilton Contributing Editor at Finextra Research

Which banks are at risk after the SVB collapse?

When Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) failed last week, a 40-year legacy born in the innovation and optimism of its namesake Northern California birthplace died with it. Now that the nearly $200 Billion deposit institution – which according to many analysts may have banked more than 50% of all tech companies at some point in their existence – is gone, wh...

13 March 2023 /wholesale

From Purple Hearts in capital markets - to new value for an old forecasting friend

Scott Hamilton Contributing Editor at Finextra Research

From Purple Hearts in capital markets - to new value for an old forecasting friend

The 2022 AFP Conference in Philadelphia featured a rousing final keynote from a local hero: Multi-best-selling author and seven-straight year Wharton School of Business favorite professor Adam Grant. Riffing on themes from his latest book Think Again, Grant used a number of clever, yet sincere quips, tricks, and anecdotes to challenge the packed ba...

01 December 2022 /payments

AFP/NACHA Fraud Symposium: Trends and protection tips for treasurers

Scott Hamilton Contributing Editor at Finextra Research

AFP/NACHA Fraud Symposium: Trends and protection tips for treasurers

“Cyber is my number one issue…it’s what keeps me up at night” said the treasurer of a large US nonprofit. He was part of a gathering of around 50 fellow financial leaders for a Fraud Symposium at the 2022 Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) annual conference in Philadelphia Sunday. The event continues through October 26. The AFP is the m...

26 October 2022 /payments

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