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North America

Goldman-Backed Fintech Startup Marqeta Launches in Europe

Marqeta, a U.S. financial technology startup that helps young companies including digital-only banks issue payment cards, has expanded into Europe, the company said on...

BlackRock Real Assets 2018 GRESB Results Confirm Commitment to Sustainable Investing

BlackRock Real Assets has been recognised as a leader in sustainable investing by GRESB – the largest global sustainability benchmark for real estate and...

A New IFC Vision for Greening Banks in Emerging Markets

The International Finance Corporation is rapidly greening its portfolio. This past fiscal year, 36 percent of our own accounts and mobilization supported climate-smart projects...

Loyola Marymount University Sells $90 Million in ‘Green Bonds’ to Finance...

In a statewide first, Loyola Marymount University has sold approximately $90 million worth of "green bonds" via the California Educational Facilities Authority to construct...

Why Mastercard’s Multi-Blockchain Might Be a New Step in the Patent...

On October 9, American financial services giant Mastercard was granted a patent for a method to partition a blockchain so that it can store...

World Bank Urges Support For Green Sukuk Financing Scheme

Vice President and Treasurer of the World Bank, Arunma Oteh has said Green Sukuk financing scheme is promising for green projects. Speaking at the...