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Climate risk and banks’ portfolio decarbonization: Global outlook and trends for 2023-2024

What is the significance of portfolio decarbonization for banks in the context of a low-carbon economy? How is the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) influencing banks' approach to portfolio decarbonization? How are leading financial institutions addressing decarbonization and working with GFANZ recommendations? What are the main challenges faced by financial and non-financial corporates in implementing the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and how can they turn it into an opportunity? How are banks leveraging the new disclosures to gain valuable information on their large customers and better understand sustainability-related risks and opportunities in their portfolios? The answers to these questions and much more on Qorus and TNP's study. Read the full study here.

Reaching consumers in an age of information overload: a fan-based approach

Japanese consumers have seen drastic changes in the information environment in the wake of the ongoing information deluge and social media’s proliferation in recent years. In response, Naoyuki Sato, founder of fanbase company Inc, advocates abandoning traditional marketing techniques in favor of a fan-based approach, the concept of which differs from both customer centricity and fan cultivation. The Namura Research Institute spoke to Mr. Sato about the basics of the fan-based approach and its applicability to the financial services industry. Read the full interview here.

Agile, inclusive, and responsible: The new frontiers of leadership?

The challenges faced by companies in recent years, such as digitalization, climate change, the pandemic, and new ways of working, have necessitated changes in business models and impacted the style of management and leadership. To address these challenges, companies and leaders need to find ways to grow while respecting natural and human resources, embracing responsible management practices, practicing servant leadership, and providing employees with more autonomy. Read full article here.

Banking Innovation of the Month: Bradesco E-agro

The Qorus-Accenture’s Banking Innovation of the Month award for July goes to Bradesco E-agro, a comprehensive digital platform designed to meet the needs of rural producers and revolutionize the agricultural sector in Brazil. Read the full article here.

Innovative approach to digital health and wellness by dacadoo

Peter Ohnemus, Dacadoo CEO and President, met with our Open Finance Community Leader, Sarah Kocianski, to talk about opportunities and challenges of innovation in fintech sector, its recent trends and expectations for 2023-2024. Watch the full video here.

Going beyond the basics to maximize digital customer engagement

Narasimha Prasad, Senior Director of Product Management and Strategy at Infosys, discusses the importance of maximizing digital customer engagement for banks and highlights the challenges they face in achieving success in this area. Read the full article here.

Massive, different, urgent: how six forces triggered the mobility revolution

Discover how the mobility revolution is reshaping the automotive industry and creating massive opportunities for financial services firms. With the rise of shared mobility services and electric vehicles, the shift from vehicle ownership to usership is transforming the way people use transportation. Read the full article here.

Industry Curated?News

According to a Global EY Survey, Nearly half of US car buyers intend to purchase an electric vehicle. Learn more here.

JLR and Allianz Partners have announced the launch of an embedded insurance program. Learn more here.

Governor Healey announces creation of Massachusetts Community Climate Bank, U.S. first green bank dedicated to affordable housing. Learn more here.