Tag: sustainable finance
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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Welcomes Brookfield Executive Delegation for Strategic Investment Talks
Overview of the Meeting His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, received a high-level delegation from Brookfield Corporation, the global investment management company. The discussion reflected Abu Dhabi’s ongoing strategy to deepen international cooperation and attract long-term capital for…
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Tracking the Transition: Global private financial institutions’ progress toward net zero
Introduction: The Path to Net Zero for Private Financial Institutions Private financial institutions (FIs) stand at a critical crossroads in the climate transition. Their investment decisions shape the pace at which economies shift toward low-emission activities, and their ability to mobilize capital at scale is essential for meeting global net-zero ambitions. While progress has accelerated…
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Tracking the Transition: Private Financial Institutions Pushing Toward Net Zero
Introduction: The imperative for private finance in the net zero transition Achieving net zero emissions requires overwhelming investments, policy alignment, and a practical roadmap for scale. Private financial institutions (FIs)—including banks, asset managers, insurers, and private lenders—are uniquely positioned to channel capital toward climate-resilient, low-carbon projects. The transition is not only an environmental mission but…
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Africa’s Capital: AFIS 2025 Urges Domestic Investment
AFIS 2025 Sets a Bold Agenda for Africa’s Financial Future The Africa Financial Industry Summit (AFIS) 2025 opened in Casablanca with a clarion call from regional leaders: Africa must harness its own capital to drive sustained growth, reduce dependency on external funding, and accelerate the continent’s development agenda. The inaugural panel highlighted a shared sense…
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Africa Calls for Domestic Capital to Fuel Its Growth at AFIS 2025
AFIS 2025 Opens with a Bold Call for Domestic Capital The inaugural session of the Africa Financial Industry Summit (AFIS) 2025 in Casablanca set a decisive tone for Africa’s economic future. Leaders from across the continent urged nations to deepen financial self-reliance by mobilizing domestic capital, strengthening financial markets, and directing investment toward infrastructure, SME…
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Meet the founders who raised $700 million to make light affordable for every African home
From dorm room ideas to a billion-dollar mission Two friends, a half-formed idea, and a garage-turned-lab—this is how startups often begin. But for Anish Thakkar and Patrick Walsh, those informal beginnings grew into a mission that aims to illuminate every African home. Over nearly two decades, their collaboration evolved from a campus partnership at the…
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How the Philippines’ Central Bank Is Helping Financial Institutions Become Climate Resilient
Introduction: Climate risk as a financial imperative Climate change poses a systemic risk to the Philippines’ economy, threatening both growth and stability. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has reframed this risk as an opportunity to build a more resilient financial system. While the country faces frequent river and coastal flooding and recent disruptions from…
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How the Philippines’ Central Bank Is Steering Climate-Resilient Finance
Introduction: A Financial System Prepared for Climate Change The Philippines faces increasing climate threats—from riverine floods to coastal storm surges. Recognizing that climate change is a systemic risk to the country’s financial stability, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has positioned itself at the forefront of climate resilience. The central bank’s strategy blends risk management…
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How the Philippines’ Central Bank Is Building Climate-Resilient Finance
Introduction: A Climate-Resilient Financial System in a Vexed Era The Philippines faces increasing climate risks, from riverine floods to coastal storms. In this context, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is taking proactive steps to ensure the country’s financial system can weather climate shocks while steering capital toward green, adaptive projects. Recognizing climate risk as…