Podcasts about innovative finance

Stephen Grootes speaks to Jeremy Lang, New Managing Director At Business Partners about Empowering SMEs: Unlocking Growth through Innovative Finance, Technical Assistance, and Supportive Ecosystems, exploring strategies to foster a thriving small business sector in South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Addressing gender inequality is not only a matter of intrinsic value and a moral imperative, but it can also enhance growth, productivity, competitiveness and the sustainability of economies. In this podcast, Valérie Guillaumin, Director, Sustainable Finance at ICMA, talked with two committed women, from well-known organisations that have issued bonds to finance social projects, about why investing in gender equality matters. Natasha GARCHA, Senior Director, Innovative Finance and Gender-Lens Investing Specialist at Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) Heather KIPNIS, Principal Operations Officer, Gender and Economic Inclusion Group at the International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Brett Jenks discusses Rare's mission to inspire change for the benefit of both people and nature. He emphasizes the importance of understanding human behavior in conservation efforts and shares insights on how community engagement and behavioral science can drive sustainable practices. "People are a huge opportunity for conservation," he said. "We need both policy change and individual action." Jenks highlights successful initiatives by Rare, the impact of media on climate action, and the need for individual action in addressing climate change. He concludes with a call for a collective effort to shift behaviors and achieve conservation goals."Your individual behavior matters in climate change." Rare is a global leader in driving social change for people and nature. For over 50 years, across 60 countries, it has inspired and empowered millions of people and their communities to protect our shared planet. Each of Rare's programs today — The Center for Behavior & the Environment, Fish Forever, Lands for Life, Climate Culture, and Innovative Finance — support the shared goal of driving collective action at the local level to address global challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we explore ISAs (Individual Savings Accounts) and how they can help you save or invest tax-free. We'll break down the different types of ISAs—Cash, Stocks & Shares, Lifetime, and Innovative Finance—and discuss which one might be right for your financial goals. Whether you're saving for the future or looking to grow your investments, this episode will give you a clear understanding of how ISAs work and how to make the most of their benefits.

Episode 3: Bond Beats Speakers: Shirmila Ramasamy (Senior Counsel and Team Lead of Innovative Finance at the World Bank), Elaine Keats, Sirae Chen and Erin McKeown In this episode of Bond Beats, Elaine Keats (partner), Sirae Chen (managing associate), and Erin McKeown (managing associate) welcome Shirmila Ramasamy (the World Bank's senior counsel/team lead of innovative finance) to explore the World Bank's latest outcome bond:  a first-of-its-kind carbon removal bond to fund Amazon reforestation. The discussion covers the Amazon bond's structure, how outcome bonds have evolved over time and the World Bank's ambitions for future outcome bonds supporting sustainable development. To listen to all episodes in the Bond Beats series, visit our website.

Episode 3: Bond Beats Speakers: Shirmila Ramasamy (Senior Counsel and Team Lead of Innovative Finance at the World Bank), Elaine Keats, Sirae Chen and Erin McKeown In this episode of Bond Beats, Elaine Keats (partner), Sirae Chen (managing associate), and Erin McKeown (managing associate) welcome Shirmila Ramasamy (the World Bank's senior counsel/team lead of innovative finance) to explore the World Bank's latest outcome bond:  a first-of-its-kind carbon removal bond to fund Amazon reforestation. The discussion covers the Amazon bond's structure, how outcome bonds have evolved over time and the World Bank's ambitions for future outcome bonds supporting sustainable development. To listen to all episodes in the Bond Beats series, visit our website.

On this episode Jack is joined by Adam Benowitz, Entrepreneur & CEO at Vox Funding and Brix Funding. Adam has spent his career in finance and brings his astute and creative knowledge to discuss his newest venture, Brix Funding, which offers simple solutions for subcontractors to get their invoices paid to help optimize cash flow and sustain growth. At Vox Funding, Adam and his team focus on “innovative finance” solutions for companies and he and Jack discuss that concept as well as the world of investing and scaling companies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 72 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Alix Lebec, Founder & CEO of LEBEC, on helping visionary founders, funders, and investors maximize value creation and scale solutions that address the world's most pressing challenges.LEBEC is a pioneering women-owned and led firm that specializes in innovative finance and philanthropy. With a strong presence in both the U.S. and Europe, LEBEC is dedicated to helping visionary founders, funders, and investors maximize value creation and scale solutions that address the world's most pressing challenges.About AlixFor over 20 years, Alix Lebec has been advising and growing organizations across the philanthropy and sustainable finance ecosystem.As a member of the founding and executive leadership team at WaterEquity, alongside co-founders Gary White and Matt Damon, Alix spent the past decade building this high-performing global asset manager that invests in water, women, and sanitation in emerging markets.She has also worked at the World Bank in Paris and Southeast Asia, the Clinton Global Initiative, and Water.org, where she mobilized $260 million in capital and built winning teams.In 2020, Alix launched LEBEC to support philanthropists, investors, and entrepreneurs worldwide and to shape a paradigm shift in our global financial ecosystem. She is also a Limited Partner and impact advisor at Polymath Ventures, a member of 100 Women in Finance, and a co-founder of the World Climate Tech Summit in Miami.Alix serves on the Board of iDE Global and is a regular media contributor on philanthropy, innovative finance, and investing in women in emerging markets.Catalytic Philanthropy: Accelerating ImpactIn this interview, Alix emphasizes the concept of catalytic philanthropy—a method that accelerates impact by leveraging philanthropic funds in innovative ways.She identifies key strategies for philanthropists and investors to dramatically increase their impact beyond writing a check:Guarantee First Loss: Utilize philanthropic funds as a cushion for investors, encouraging them to engage in high-impact projects.Engage in Impact Investing: Direct capital towards ventures that not only promise financial returns but also generate social and environmental benefits.Foster Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships: Collaborate across sectors to pool resources, expertise, and networks, maximizing the scale and sustainability of interventions.Measure and Manage Impact: Employ robust impact measurement and management practices to ensure transparency and guide continuous improvement.Reimagining Global Capital Markets for GoodAt Lebec, the belief is that it's critical to think bigger and reimagine how global capital markets can be a force for good—with the goal of unleashing systems change.The opportunities to donate, invest, and do business in a sustainable manner are vast, ranging from achieving gender, racial, and income equality; addressing climate change; solving the global water crisis; elevating dance and the arts; to ensuring quality education and healthcare for all.

Senior Director of Innovative Finance at the Milken Institute, Caitlin MacLean and Senior Director at Feeding Change, Holly Freishtat join Elysabeth on the Plantbased Business Hour to discuss blended capital and why institutional and philanthropic investors are focusing on food. Subscribe! For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach out at elysabeth@elysabethalfano.com. For more information, visit ElysabethAlfano.com. For more information, visit ElysabethAlfano.com. Connect with Elysabeth on Linked in here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elysabeth-alfano-8b370b7/ For more PBH, visit ElysabethAlfano.com/Plantbased-Business-Hour.

Senior Director of Innovative Finance at the Milken Institute, Caitlin MacLean and Senior Director at Feeding Change, Holly Freishtat join Elysabeth on the Plantbased Business Hour to discuss blended capital and why institutional and philanthropic investors are focusing on food. Subscribe! For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach out at elysabeth@elysabethalfano.com. For more information, visit ElysabethAlfano.com. For more information, visit ElysabethAlfano.com. Connect with Elysabeth on Linked in here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elysabeth-alfano-8b370b7/ For more PBH, visit ElysabethAlfano.com/Plantbased-Business-Hour.

A Note from James:"In this episode, Tim Collins and I discuss what I believe is a great business idea that could solve the main problems of the world, including student loan debt and possibly even inflation. It's a very interesting concept, and I'd love to hear your thoughts on it.Additionally, we have a call for participants in this episode. So here we go: the ultimate business idea that solves every problem in the world." Episode Description:In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss a groundbreaking business idea with the potential to solve significant world problems, including student loan debt, debt in general, and possibly inflation. They explore the concept of meme coins, like Dogecoin, and their underlying technology, highlighting their dependency on cultural value while lacking intrinsic utility. The conversation shifts to the innovative use of 'runes' on the Bitcoin blockchain to create more efficient and cost-effective digital currencies. Additionally, they delve into the notion of tokenizing future income as a novel solution to the student loan crisis, suggesting a business model where individuals can sell a percentage of their future earnings. This system could gamify career prospects and provide a more dynamic way of dealing with student debt. The episode concludes with a call to action for participants interested in being part of this pilot project, aiming to test and refine this business idea. Episode Summary:00:00 Kicking Off with a World-Changing Business Idea00:44 Exploring the World of Meme Coins and Cryptocurrency14:08 The Potential and Pitfalls of Tokenizing Future Income22:10 Brainstorming the Future of Tokenized Careers and Student Loans25:19 Reflecting on OJ Simpson's Legacy and the Future of Tokenization29:46 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltuchershow.com------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to “The James Altucher Show” wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn

In the pursuit of social change, every bit of investment can make a difference. Learn how Social Finance is leading the charge through social impact bonds.Today, I'm interviewing Adam Swersky, CEO of Social Finance (UK), the non-profit enterprise responsible for creating the world's first social impact bond. He's here to talk all about social impact bonds and has been at the forefront of designing solutions that bring together finance with social impact since he joined the organization in 2014. After studying economics at Cambridge, Adam became a project leader at the Boston Consulting Group, where he advised private, public, and not-for-profit organizations on strategy and transformation. There, he was seconded to the Clinton Health Access Initiative in West Africa to support Niger in accessing a subsidy for malaria medication.Now as CEO of Social Finance, Adam shares how this organization, which predates the term "impact investing," leads the effort of designing solutions to solve social challenges beyond mere investment.  He also details how they have broadened beyond investment to involve data collection and analysis, philanthropy, building new ventures, government advisory, and beyond. From the mechanics of how social impact bonds function to several real-life examples of social bonds at work, this episode delivers a deep look into social impact financing. We also touch on the capabilities and limitations of private capital in addressing social challenges, and Adam's insights on leading an impact-focused business.This conversation is a deeper exploration of how social impact bonds serve as a partnership between social investors, governments, and providers to design solutions to social challenges.Feeling intrigued? Listen now to learn how Adam and Social Finance are pioneering the path for impactful investing. —Show notes: https://sri360.com/podcast/https-sri360-com-podcast-adam-swersky/—About the SRI 360° Podcast: The SRI 360° Podcast is focused exclusively on sustainable & responsible investing. In each episode, I interview a world-class investor who is an accomplished practitioner from all asset classes.—Connect with SRI360°: Sign up for the free weekly email update: https://sri360.com/newsletter/Visit the SRI360° PODCAST: https://sri360.com/podcast/Visit the SRI360° WEBSITE: https://sri360.com/Follow SRI360° on X: https://twitter.com/SRI360Growth/Follow SRI360° on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/SRI360Growth/—Key TakeawaysIntro (00:00)Adam Swersky's background and start at Boston Consulting Group (03:03)An overview of Social Finance: How they began & what they do (18:07)How Social Finance produces transformative social impact (30:11)A look into the world's first social impact bond for Peterborough inmates (35:59)The Mental Health and Employment Partnership Program (45:51)A detailed look into the workings of social bonds (50:39)Measuring outcomes and managing risks for social impact bonds (57:58)The evolution of social impact bonds (01:07:57)Adam's thoughts on leadership & rapid fire questions (01:19:54)—Additional Resources Learn more about Social Finance here. Connect with Adam Swersky:LinkedIn X/Twitter Medium

Today, we are speaking with a representative of the legendary Rockefeller Foundation. For those unaware, this foundation is one of the oldest well-organized institutions of its type and has been responsible for a massive number of efforts over the past 100 years. Our guest is Thomas Belazis, Director of Innovative Finance. He runs their Climate & Impact Investing arm. Some of the notable things we cover today are... Their $1bn Climate and Net Zero CommitmentsHow they end up unlocking a lot of other capital when they investAnd why high integrity in EVERY investment matters because of the weight their name carries Enjoy this episode with Thomas from The Rockefeller Foundation.

Increasingly more financial players are interested in tapping into the potential of ESG and impact investments in Asia-Pacific. To address social and environmental challenges effectively, key stakeholders need to ensure that impact capital is deployed strategically, matching with the right opportunities.What are the opportunities investors can leverage to generate social and environmental value along with economic returns? What is the role of innovative models of business and financing in unlocking the potential of impact-driven investments?Our guests are:● Hannah Lee, Head of Asia-Pacific ESG Equity Research, J.P. Morgan● Natasha Garcha, Senior Director of Innovative Finance, Impact Investment Exchange“Shelter from the storm: Investing in the era of uncertainty” is a ten-part podcast series, supported by EquitiesFirst.The episode is hosted by Bilge Arslan, analyst, Policy and Insights at Economist Impact.The podcast has been prepared for informational purposes only. This episode is not an offering of a financial product or investment advice. It is not intended for residents in any jurisdiction where its use is not authorised or is unlawful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to another inspiring episode of "Geder & Climate," where we explore the interconnection of Gender and Climate Change and how to achieve international Climate Justice. Today, we have a remarkable guest who has been at the forefront of a financial revolution that's changing lives and markets alike. Join us as we dive into the world of Orange Bonds with Natasha Garcha, the Senior Director of Innovative Finance at Impact Investment Exchange (IIX). We're thrilled to have Natasha Garcha with us, a true trailblazer in the field of impact investing. In this episode Natasha shares with us what "Orange Bonds" are, what will be the outcomes when more money is invested in Orange Bonds how Orange Bonds will shape, change and reform the investor/investment market how orange capital can influence climate security Natasha shares with us her invaluable insights into the world of Orange Bonds, why Green and Orange Bonds complement each other perfectly, and her wisdom about Athenian Edge. It is clear that Orange Bonds are not just a financial tool, but a force for positive change in our world. If you like what you're listening to please subscribe and hit the follow-button and consider ⁠⁠⁠⁠buying Annika a coffee .⁠⁠⁠ Your support is invaluable to me! Want to reach out to Annika? Send an e-mail: podcast.gender.climate@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gender-climate/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcast.gender.climate/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/genderclimate/message

Does the UK still enjoy a competitive advantage in the facilitation of ethically and socially responsible investment management? Where and how do faith-based investment solutions play a role in today's UK market? What are recent innovations in Islamic investment products based on assets such as gold, and what potential do such innovations offer? What is the continuing role of Shariah compliant fintech in the development of investment management solutions? How will the development of fully Shariah compliant ISAs [individual savings accounts] influence the UK investment management sector? How do systematic tilts in portfolio allocation as a result of Shariah screens affect how ESG integration is approached? How are UK investors encouraging portfolio companies to consider and manage long-term climate-related risk and social impact? What are investment managers doing to address green, social and impact washing? Finally, what is the impact of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and changing materiality thresholds for achieving Article 8 and 9 classifications? We ask an expert panel.Moderator:Dr Natalie Schoon, CEO, REDmoney ConsultingPanelists:Dr Martina Macpherson, Head of ESG Product Management, SIXOmar Shaikh, CEO, Cocoa InvestSimon Meldrum, Innovative Finance, Private Sector and Innovation Unit, Partnerships and Resource Development, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent SocietiesZalina Shamsudin, Head of International Programmes, Climate Bonds Initiative

Gage Zero is a newcomer to a growing roster of turnkey suppliers offering end-to-end electrification services: land, trucks, charging and management. With $300 million in backing, the company thinks its expertise in negotiating renewable energy purchases is an advantage in dealing with fleets entering an expensive and uncomfortable transition to electric mobility. Join Sam Arons, Vice President of Business Development at Gage Zero, and Alan Adler, Midwest Bureau Chief at FreightWaves, in this fireside chat. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Enterprise Fleet Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gage Zero is a newcomer to a growing roster of turnkey suppliers offering end-to-end electrification services: land, trucks, charging and management. With $300 million in backing, the company thinks its expertise in negotiating renewable energy purchases is an advantage in dealing with fleets entering an expensive and uncomfortable transition to electric mobility. Join Sam Arons, Vice President of Business Development at Gage Zero, and Alan Adler, Midwest Bureau Chief at FreightWaves, in this fireside chat. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Enterprise Fleet Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Sabrina as she speaks with Paul Ronalds, Founder and CEO of Save the Children Global Ventures, as they discuss impact investing, innovative financing, and risk in the third sector. 

The ICMA Social Bond Working Group is publishing a series of podcasts focusing on aspects of Social Bonds and their markets. In this episode Philip Watkins Head of ESG DCM at SMBC Nikko discusses with Anna Smukowski , Senior Director, Capital Programs, Enterprise Community Loan Fund at Enterprise Community Partners and Natasha Garcha, Senior Director, Innovative Finance and Gender-Lens Investing Specialist at the Impact Investment Exchange (IIX), how a focus on gender and racial equality through target populations for social bonds is being addressed in issuance. Other podcasts in the series: Episode 1: SBP Introduction Episode 2: Current state of the market (July 2022) Episode 3: Corporates

Episode Summary  Hosts:  Winnie Chung, Senior Associate, Corporate Solutions  Nicholas Gandolfo, Vice President, Corporate Solutions   Growing Innovation with Sustainable Finance Instruments  In this episode, Nick and Winnie chat about the latest news and transactions in the sustainable finance space. With a focus on innovation, they discuss the new ways in which issuers are leveraging sustainable finance instruments to fund their green and social projects. For instance, the World Bank's recent bond issuance will forgo investor coupon payments, instead using the funds to finance a project manufacturing water purifiers in Vietnam. Using purifiers will replace biomass burning (traditionally used to boil water to make it safe to drink), resulting in lower carbon emissions. The carbon emissions saved will be turned into carbon credits and sold to fund a coupon payment to bond investors. Nick also notes innovation picking up in the areas of blue bonds and the maritime economy as well as biodiversity-focused finance activities.    Investors Swing Back to Use of Proceed Instruments  Winnie and Nick also touch on the growing ambivalence towards sustainability-linked instruments. In 2022, sustainability-linked bonds and loans seemed to lose some of their appeal as scrutiny of targets and performance indicators intensified and accusations of greenwashing arose. Adding to the discontent – slipping targets. Analysis from Barclays finds that nine out of 12 SLBs with target measurement dates in 2023 are off track to hit those targets. Consequently, we're seeing a swing back toward traditional use of proceed instruments. This is particularly true within the green bond market which took less of a hit compared to other types of labelled bonds in 2022. With more green bond disclosure guidance and regulations expected from more jurisdictions, such as India, Bolivia, EU and Latin America, investors will likely continue to seek security in the more structured green bond market.   Key Moments 0:02:20  Market overview  0:02:37  Expected market rebound  0:03:15  Innovative structure from World Bank  0:04:03  Swing back to use of proceeds?  0:04:23  Innovative structure from ENEL  0:05:10  Blue and biodiversity activity  0:05:31  Continued scrutiny of SLLs and SLBs  0:06:40  ASEAN developments  0:07:34  New CBI reports  0:08:04  SLB and SLL overview  0:11:52  Green bonds overview  0:17:35  Green loans overview  0:17:57  Audience questions  0:21:05  Social bonds and loans overview  0:22:03  Labeled products, transition bonds and regulatory updates    Links to Select Resources Bloomberg – ESG Bond Sales Hit 12-Month High; Debut Deals Pile Up  Environmental Finance – Sustainable Bonds Insights 2023 Published Environmental Finance – World Bank Issues ‘Unique' Carbon Credit-Linked Bond Environmental Finance – IFC adds ‘Blue', Biodiversity Projects to Green Bond Framework UN Environment Programme – Countries Search for Financing to Counter Biodiversity Crisis  Responsible Investor – SLB Issuers ‘Likely to Miss Majority of 2022 and 2023 Targets' Environmental Finance – SLB Issuers ‘Lose Their Halo,' says HSBC LSTA – Drafting Guidance for Sustainability-Linked Loans (Feb 17, 2023) Environmental Finance – Philippines Opens Consultation on Sustainability-Linked Bonds Standards Financial Times – Sustainability Bond Market Stumbles as Investors Get Picky CarbonCredits.com – JBS “Green Bonds” and GHG Emissions Under Investigation  Bloomberg – Barclays Sees Real Greenwashing Risk in ESG Debt-Swap Market Climate Bonds Initiative – Sustainable Agriculture Brief Climate Bonds Initiative – Scaling Credible Transition Finance – ASEAN Edition Capital Monitor – Why Japan Embraces Transition Bonds  Business Standard – SEBI Asks Issuers for Additional Disclosure in Guidelines on Green Bonds ESG Clarity – Mandatory Climate Finance Disclosure ‘Evens Playing Field' for Australia Sustainalytics SPOs: Nokia Sustainable Finance Framework Second Party Opinion State Bank of India ESG Financing Framework Second-Party Opinion Hertz Green Finance Framework Second-Party Opinion    More Episodes  

This week, we welcome Adam Bornstein into the SmarterMarkets™ studio as we continue our Financing the Energy Transition series. Adam is the Lead of Innovative Finance & System Change at the Danish Red Cross. SmarterMarkets™ host David Greely sits down with Adam to discuss how ESG, impact investing, and carbon finance can be put to work to fund humanitarian relief and resilience to a changing climate.

Join Sabrina as she speaks with Defrim Dedej, a grant management and innovative finance expert, about risks in grant design, awarding, and management from a donor perspective. 

Satya S. Tripathi is a global sustainability leader and a changemaker. He is now the Secretary General of GASP, the Global Alliance for a Sustainable Planet. In the episode, we discuss how the Global Alliance catalyzes virtuous partnerships of governments, international organizations, entrepreneurs, earth champions, and global investors to tackle the world's most pressing challenges.  We discuss innovative and regenerative projects that are changing lives and enabling regeneration at a large scale. And stay tuned for his five tips for a sustainable planet! GASP - https://gasp.world/ Bio - Satya S. Tripathi is Secretary-General of the Global Alliance for a Sustainable Planet. A development economist, lawyer and changemaker with over 40 years of varied experience, Mr. Tripathi is the Chancellor of Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences - the world's largest academic institution dedicated exclusively to indigenous people and cultures. He is also a Senior Distinguished Fellow on Innovative Finance at the World Agroforestry Centre. He has served with the UN for more than two decades in key positions across the planet and was most recently the UN Assistant Secretary-General, Head of New York Office at UN Environment and Secretary of the UN Environment Management Group. His other strategic engagements with the UN include: Head of Human Rights Investigations for the UN in post-war Bosnia (UNMIBH); Chair of the Committees on Laws, Treaties and Administrative matters for the UN-mediated Cyprus unification talks in 2004; UN Recovery Coordinator for Aceh and Nias where he facilitated international cooperation and funding of over US$ 7 billion for post-tsunami recovery efforts in support of the government and affected populations; and Executive Head of UNORCID, a UN System Office established by the UN Secretary General in 2011 to facilitate the implementation of a US$ 1 Billion REDD+ partnership between Indonesia, Norway and other stakeholders. 
 Mr. Tripathi was instrumental in establishing the Tropical Landscapes Finance Facility (TLFF) in Indonesia in 2016 and the Sustainable India Finance Facility (SIFF) in 2017 to leverage 'private finance for public good' at mega-scale to achieve transformative social and environmental impact for millions of people in developing countries. He previously served on the World Economic Forum's Global Agenda Council on Forests.

This was the seventh session of the day from our Artemis London 2022 conference, held on September 6th, 2022.  The event was Artemis' first insurance-linked securities (ILS) conference held in the City of London and saw more than 240 attendees enjoy a wide-range of sessions and networking opportunities.  Themed largely around the catastrophe bond, attendees heard from expert speakers that have been in the sector for years, as well as newcomers with ideas of how to innovate the cat bond and ILS market going forwards.  Attendees came from as far afield as New Zealand, Hawaii, Asia, North and South America, Bermuda, as well as a large European contingent, plus as you'd expect numerous London marketplace leaders in ILS and reinsurance.  This seventh video from the event features a panel discussion around the future evolution of the catastrophe bond marketplace and asks what comes next?  The panel discussion was moderated by Guillaume Courtet, Portfolio Manager ILS, Schroders. He was joined by: Adam Bornstein, Lead, Innovative Finance & Systems Change, Danish Red Cross; Brian Kirwan, General Manager, Europe, Vesttoo; and Mike Rich, Head ILS, Commodities & Environmental Strategies, K2 Advisors.  The discussion focused on where the panellists feel there is potential for the catastrophe bond and also broader insurance-linked securities (ILS) market to expand its scope.  The panellists also discussed potential niche use-cases for catastrophe bonds, including real-world examples of the evolution of the cat bond and ILS structure from their own experiences.  Listen to the full audio of this evolution of the catastrophe bond focused panel discussion for more insights into the potential for the ILS market to continue expanding its remit.

Für die einen ist Bitcoin und Blockchain ein Heilsversprechen; für die anderen eine spekulative Klimakatastrophe. Eine konstruktive Einordnung der bedeutenden Innovation wird mit Sicherheit irgendwo dazwischen liegen. Viel wird über Bitcoin & Co. geschrieben. Doch oft nicht mit der ausreichenden Differenzierung oder Offenheit, um sich der Technologie gut anzunähern und deren gesellschaftlichen Relevanz zu erfassen. Für ein solch differenziertes, offenes und fundiertes Gespräch über Bitcoin und Blockchain - befreit von Hype oder Polemik - kann ich mir keinen besseren Gast vorstellen als Prof. Fabian Schär. Fabian Schär führt das Center for Innovative Finance an der Universität Basel, ist ein ausgewiesener und vielzitierter Experte auf dem Gebiet und ist einer der gefragtesten Ratgeber für Regierungen, Banken oder Leitmedien wie „The Economist“. Zudem ist er Co-Author des Bestsellers und Standardwerkes „Bitcoin, Blockchain und Kryptoassets: eine umfassende Einführung“. Ich freue mich ausserodentlich, dass sich Fabian für den Sparkr Podcast Zeit genommen hat. Wir haben versucht, eine reichhaltige Einführung und differenzierte Auseinandersetzung mit der Innovation, den oft gehörten Irrtümern und der gesellschaftlichen Relevanz von Bitcoin und Blockchain in einen einzigen Podcast zu packen. Ein Unterfangen, wofür man normalerweise gerne auch eine ganze Vorlesung von Fabian besuchen könnte. Wir reden über die grundsätzlichen Prinzipien der dezentralen Blockchain, welche wichtige Rolle diese als Basisinfrastruktur für unsere zunehmend digitale Gesellschaft spielen kann, wir vergleichen Proof of Work mit Proof of Stake, tangieren DeFi, Smart Contracts, NFTs oder CBDCs und beleuchten häufige Mainstream-Themen rund um Bitcoin wie z.B. den potenziell klimaschädlichen Energieverbrauch, ob Bitcoin nur etwas ist für Kriminelle und vieles mehr. Zu keinem Zeitpunkt im Gespräch geben wir irgend eine Art von Anlageberatung oder ähnlichem ab. Mit diesem Disclaimer aus dem Weg geräumt, wünsche ich ein spannendes Gespräch zu Bitcoin und Co. mit niemand geringerem als Prof. Fabian Schär. (Das Gespräch wurde Anfang Mai 2022 aufgezeichnet) *** Die öffentlich zugänglichen, kostenlosen Vorlesungen von Prof. Fabian Schär sind hier auffindbar: https://cryptolectures.teachable.com Das Buch „Bitcoin, Blockchain und Kryptoassets: eine umfassende Einführung“ ist sowohl auf Deutsch und Englisch im Handel erhältlich. *** Der Sparkr Podcast wird moderiert und herausgegeben von Christian Lundsgaard-Hansen, dem Gründer von Sparkr - eine Agentur für Change Maker. Lundsgaard-Hansen ist als unabhängiger, strategischer Sparring Partner, Netzwerker und Moderator tätig und hat u.a. Plattformen wie die Swiss FinTech Awards geschaffen. Mehr auf www.sparkr.ch. Auf dem Sparkr Blog finden Sie verschiedene Inhalte zu Strategie, Innovation, Technologie oder Leadership. Wie zum Beispiel das „Strategie Handbuch“ mit nützlichen Grundlagen, Methoden und Leitfragen für die Strategieentwicklung: https://sparkr.ch/strategie-handbuch/

The Best is Yet to Come series continues with a treat that is just perfect for my empty nesters wondering about their next move. Sometimes your next best step is to lay plans aside and take a trip outside the familiar that's exactly what my guest Tammy Darmel Moore did a couple of years ago, taking a trip to the motherland. A trip to Africa not only changed her life, but helped her build a legacy that goes far beyond herself. About Tammy Darmel Moore: Tammy Darmel Moore, Founder of Footprints in Africa, offers a rich history of over twenty years in Corporate America and is credited with helping enterprises flourish exponentially through her acute business acumen and strategy. Following her retirement from the corporate sector, Tammy wanted to do more to give back, and after a life-changing trip to Ethiopia, Footprints in Africa was born. Driven by her vision and compassion for humanity and fueled by her love for the African continent, Tammy dedicates a large majority of her time and energy to nurturing and building the Footprints in Africa brand. With over two decades of community service experience, Tammy is no stranger to the different layers of creating, developing, and facilitating a business, which has proven valuable for building a non-profit organization. In addition to her work as a non-profit leader, Tammy is Principal Business Consultant with her consultancy firm, Moore and Associates. She is also the CEO and President of Chayil Enterprises LLC, a highly diversified company with entities in real estate and consumer goods and services. Chayil Enterprises LLC is the parent company of Therapeutic Touch, Moore and Associates, and Footprints in Africa. Tammy earned a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree in Business Administration with extensive accounting studies from Furman University. After graduation, she completed a rigorous Project Management Professional (PMP) program, at the University of South Carolina. Additionally, Tammy has two executive business certifications (Innovative Finance and Social Innovation) from the University of Cape Town, a research university in South Africa, thus earning honors recognition in both programs. She also holds several executive certifications in Intellectual Property Law (Intro to Intellectual Property, Copyright Law, Trademark Law, and Patent Law) from Pennsylvania University, and an elite business certification in Women's Entrepreneurship from Cornell. Her influence in the business arena, and community alike, is evident with awards and recognitions like National Women History Month Spotlight, Black History Month Spotlight, and TALK Tammy is a native of Greenville, South Carolina, where she currently resides. To learn more about Footprints in Africa and the many ways in which you can get involved, visit https://www.footprintsinafrica.org/ and be sure to check out Alkebulan: Footprints in Africa's Cultural Emporium. A place where you can shop the continent of Africa, for authentic African items from anywhere in the United States. About the Host: Twanna Toliver is an action-inducing and results-igniting Creative Business Coach. She is dedicated in providing ambitious women currently in corporate careers with the foundational tools to turn their creativity into a profitable business. Known for her straight-up coaching style, Twanna pushes women to breakthrough their self-limiting beliefs and shows them how to step into their seemingly impossible dreams.  Twanna proudly stands as the quintessential accountability partner for women ready to level up their income, dive into entrepreneurism and monetize their creativity. Change the narrative to vibrate higher! Higher than This. Learn More: https://www.twannatoliver.com/ Speaking & Advertising Inquiries community@twannatoliver.com Hang out with me on social media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twannatoliver/  

Conversations around investing for an environmentally sustainable future have significantly changed over the last decade, shifting from avoiding potential risks to seizing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, according to panelists at the recent Milken Institute Global Conference. The panel, featured Dan Barclay, CEO of BMO Capital Markets, Giulia Chierchia, Executive Vice-President, Strategy, Sustainability and Ventures at oil company BP, Edwin Conway, Global Head of Alternative Investors at Blackrock, John Graham, President and CEO at CPP Investments, Raymond Sagayam, Chief Investment Officer, Fixed Income at Pictet Asset Management and moderator Hiromichi Mizuno, Special Envoy of U.N. Secretary-General on Innovative Finance and Sustainable Investments.

How to organise the finance department and IT collaboration to get the best results? What role do data and data governance play in a successful transformation? How to implement robotic process automation to maintain high satisfaction levels among employees? In this #LeadershipDeepDive episode Xavier Baraton, CAO of Carrefour France tells Hendrik Deckers about 4 main pillars of transformation in the finance department: - Evolving from traditional ERP - Automation & people management - Big data & data governance - Process mining Xavier shares his experience and advice on how to manage transversal teams and what a productive collaboration between IT and finance can look like. He explains how a senior leader's ego influences horizontal and vertical relationships in the organisation, how to overcome challenges posed by different communication styles and what he does to foster effective implementation of novelties – tools and ways of thinking - across teams. Listen to this interview to find out more!

Dr. Fabian Schär, Professor for Distributed Ledger Technologies and Fintech and the Managing Director of the Center for Innovative Finance at the University of Basel, is a heavyweight when it comes to the academic study of cryptocurrency. His research has been published by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, among other distinguished outlets. Dr. Schär shares with Mathias Imbach, co-founder and CEO of Sygnum Bank, his deep knowledge derived from exhaustive research into blockchain technology and DeFi protocols. Dr. Schär sees a major migration of DeFi protocols to Layer 2 blockchains on the horizon as well as an expansion of the current utilization of the decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) structure. Although NFTs and the metaverse are in a price bubble, Dr. Schär believes their potential is just beginning to be unlocked. A consultant for several financial regulatory bodies, Dr. Schär also offers compelling insight on potential hiccups with regard to coming legislation. Recorded on March 17, 2022.

Increasingly more companies and governments have come to realize that the global economy must become more sustainable or risk an environmental-related collapse. That was one of the key takeaways from the 2021 Milken Global Institute Conference panel on Investing in a Sustainable Business Transition. The panel featured Dan Barclay, CEO and Group Head at BMO Capital Markets, Jorge Mesquita, CEO, Blue Triton Brands, Hiromichi Mizuno, Special Envoy of U.N. Secretary-General on Innovative Finance and Sustainable Investments – Special Advisor, Milken Institute, Anthony Pratt, Executive Chairman, Visy Industries and Executive Chairman, Pratt Industries, and Shally Shanker, founder and managing partner, AiiM Partners, and was moderated by Milken Institute Senior Director, Innovative Finance, Caitlin MacLean.

Ist der Bitcoin bloss eine grosse Spekulationsblase oder tatsächlich eine Alternative zu herkömmlichen Währungen? Blockchain-Experte Fabian Schär plädiert im «Tagesgespräch» für ein besseres Verständnis der Krypto-Technologie. Wer sein Geld in Bitcoins anlegt, brauchte in den letzten Wochen starke Nerven: Der Kurs der Kryptowährung hatte im November ein Allzeithoch erreicht, bis Ende Januar ist er dann wieder um fast die Hälfte abgestürzt. Solche Kurs-Korrekturen sind normal, sagen Krypto-Anhänger. Kritiker sehen darin den Beweis für eine gefährliche Spekulationsblase. Wer hat Recht? Als der Bitcoin 2008 als erste Kryptowährung in Erscheinung trat, war er praktisch wertlos. Inzwischen kostet ein Coin über 40000 Dollar. Der Bitcoin ist eine dezentrale, digitale Währung auf Basis der Blockchain-Technologie. Als digitales Zahlungsmittel hat sich er zwar nicht etabliert, hingegen ist er beliebt als Investitions-Möglichkeit, zunehmend auch für Klein-Anleger. Wie steht es mittlerweile um Chancen und Risiken der Kryptowährungen und der Blockchain-Technologie? Darüber hat Barbara mit Fabian Schär gesprochen, Professor für Blockchain-Technologie und Leiter des Center for Innovative Finance an der Universität Basel. Schär hat zum Thema Krypto-Anlagen und Blockchain-Technologie promoviert. Er berät auch Regulierungsbehörden und Notenbanken im Umgang mit Kryptowährungen.

COP26 saw announcement after announcement from the financial sector, but we have questions. First off, why the sudden wake-up? What will follow? And, critically, will it be enough to address the climate crisis? Here to help us make sense of the fast-moving developments is Hiro Mizuno, Special Envoy of U.N Secretary-General on Innovative Finance and Sustainable Investments. Hiro shares his deep insights into the financial landscape since the shift towards recognition of the systemic risk posed by the climate crisis. Reaching back to the Industrial Revolution, Hiro talks us through the role of the finance industry in accelerating change. Financial institutions' competitive nature may well drive their transition to net-zero business models and portfolios – but it'll be the next twelve months that prove the worth of the COP26 announcements, Hiro reminds us. Covering regulation, GFANZ, public trust, carbon pricing, and much more, this is a wide-ranging conversation not to be missed.   —   Christiana + Tom's book ‘The Future We Choose' is available now! Subscribe to our Climate Action Newsletter: Signals Amidst The Noise   —   Thank you to our guest this week, Hiro Mizuno!   Hiro Mizuno Special Envoy of U.N Secretary-General | Innovative Finance + Sustainable Investments Twitter   United Nations Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn   SDGs Twitter | Instagram   —   Keep up with Christiana Figueres here: Instagram | Twitter   Tom Rivett-Carnac: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn   Paul Dickinson: LinkedIn | Twitter   —   Follow @GlobalOptimism on social media and send us a message! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn   Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss another episode of Outrage + Optimism!

On this special episode of Sustainability Leaders, BMO's Dan Barclay joined Hiromichi Mizuno, Special Envoy of U.N. Secretary-General on Innovative Finance and Sustainable Investments, to discuss COP26, the role of finance and banking in the battle against climate change and the transition to a low carbon world.

#047: In dieser Episode des Catch The Zenith Podcasts spreche ich mit dem Professor Fabian Schär von der Universität Basel. Er hält die Credit Suisse Asset Management (Schweiz) Professur für „Distributed Ledger Technology (Blockchain) / FinTech“ und ist Geschäftsleiter des Center for Innovative Finance an der Universität Basel. Der Schwerpunkt seiner Forschungsarbeit liegt auf interdisziplinären Analysen von Smart Contracts, der Tokenisierung von Assets und möglichen Anwendungen der Blockchain-Technologie. Prof. Dr. Fabian Schär hat zum Thema Kryptoassets und Blockchain-Technologie promoviert. Als (Co-)Autor hat er an verschiedenen Publikationen mitgewirkt, darunter das Bestseller-Buch „Bitcoin, Blockchain und Kryptoassets“ und Artikel im renommierten „Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louise Review“. Des Weiteren ist er Organisator von verschiedenen großen Blockchain Projekten, darunter die „Blockchain Challenge“ und das „Blockchain Symposium“. Ebenfalls ist er Mitinitiator eines Projekts, bei dem akademische Leistungsnachweise auf einer Blockchain gesichert werden. Neben seiner universitären Arbeit ist er Verwaltungsrat bei dem ersten FINMA regulierten Vermögensverwalter für Cryptoassets, und Berater bei verschiedenen Blockchain Organisationen. Weiter ist er geladener Referent auf namhaften Konferenzen, wie zum Beispiel die G20 Global Financial Stability Conference in Seoul, Südkorea. Dieses Jahr wurde er sogar im „Ökonomen-Einfluss-Ranking“ 2021 der Neuen Zürcher Zeitung gelistet und in einer Titelgeschichte der internationalen Wochenzeitung, The Economist, welche sich dem Thema „Decentralized Finance“annahm, berief man sich auf seine Expertise. In der Episode sprechen wir unteranderem über seinen Werdegang, genauer gesagt, wie es dazu kam, dass er so jung Professor wurde und einen Lehrstuhl an der Wirtschaftswissenschaftlichen Fakultät der Universität Basel zum Thema Blockchain erhielt, wie er seine Aufgaben als Professor managet und wir er sicherstellt, dass er effektiv in seinem Arbeiten bleibt. Im zweiten Teil des Gesprächs gehen wir dann mehr auf die Themen Bitcoin, Blockchain und Kryptoassets ein. Dabei erklärt er uns was eine öffentliche Blockchain ist, aus welchen Teilkomponenten das Bitcoinsystem besteht, aus seiner Sicht das größte Missverständnis in Bezug auf Bitcoin und Blockchain, was Bitcoin Mining ist, warum monetär theoretisch gesehen, es sich bei Bitcoin, um ein Fiat-Asset handelt und wie die aktuell noch benutzerunfreundliche Aufmachung von Bitcoin verbessert werden kann.  Sämtliche erwähnten Dinge in dieser Episode (Bücher, Papers, Open Lectures, etc.), findest du in den Shownotes, welche du mit dem unten aufgelisteten Link aufrufen kannst. Dort findest du auch das Buch „Bitcoin, Blockchain und Kryptoassets“ von Prof. Dr. Fabian Schär, welches er zusammen mit Prof. Dr. Aleksander Berentsen geschrieben hat. Diese kann ich dir wärmstens empfehlen, wenn du dich in diese Themen einlesen möchtest.  Abschließend möchte ich dich noch darauf aufmerksam machen, dass die Inhalte dieser Episode rein zu Lern- und Informationszwecken dienen und sind weder als Anlageempfehlung bzw. Anlagestrategieempfehlung zu verstehen, noch stellen sie eine Aufforderung dar, in Bitcoin oder andere Kryptoassets zu investieren.Ich wünsche dir viel Spaß beim Zuhören und bedanke mich für deine Unterstützung!Catch The Zenith Podcast Links Podcast ShownotesE-Mail-NewsletterInstagramFacebookLindedIn

The world of impact investing is brimming with opportunity - especially in Africa. The Global Steering Group (GSG) for Impact Investment Summit is dedicated to challenging old perceptions of investment and catalysing impact investment and entrepreneurship that benefits people and the planet. In this episode, host, Kentse Radebe chats to Misha Morar Joshi, the Innovative Finance co-lead at the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship about the mindset of an impact investor and her takeaways from the 2021 GSG. Kentse is also joined by Impact Investing SA Consultant Motshegwa More, Cliff Prior CEO of the GSG, and managing director of Old Mutual Investment Group, Tebogo Naledi. They deep dive into the global influence and importance of the GSG. Why is Africa such a fertile hunting ground for impact investors? Why are events like GSG are important and how do organisations like Impact Investing SA play a significant role in knowledge building and advocacy? Click the subscribe button on our podcast profile to make sure you don't miss any future episodes! The links you need to know about: https://gsgii.org/ http://www.impactinvestingsa.co.za/wp-content/uploads/IISA_Report2021_vf.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J18WF85l18s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay7__JxEjX0 The GSG Summit Website · All about Impact Investing · Watch The GSG Summit · · Bertha Centre · JFAC Ep 5 _Transcript.pdf — PDF (130.8 KB)

The world of impact investing is brimming with opportunity - especially in Africa. The Global Steering Group (GSG) for Impact Investment Summit is dedicated to challenging old perceptions of investment and catalysing impact investment and entrepreneurship that benefits people and the planet. In this episode, host, Kentse Radebe chats to Misha Morar Joshi, the Innovative Finance co-lead at the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship about the mindset of an impact investor and her takeaways from the 2021 GSG. Kentse is also joined by Impact Investing SA Consultant Motshegwa More, Cliff Prior CEO of the GSG, and managing director of Old Mutual Investment Group, Tebogo Naledi. They deep dive into the global influence and importance of the GSG. Why is Africa such a fertile hunting ground for impact investors? Why are events like GSG are important and how do organisations like Impact Investing SA play a significant role in knowledge building and advocacy? Click the subscribe button on our podcast profile to make sure you don't miss any future episodes! The links you need to know about: https://gsgii.org/ http://www.impactinvestingsa.co.za/wp-content/uploads/IISA_Report2021_vf.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J18WF85l18s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay7__JxEjX0 The GSG Summit Website · All about Impact Investing · Watch The GSG Summit · · JFAC Ep 5 _Transcript.pdf — PDF (130.8 KB)

Wie die Digitalisierung das Finanzsystem verändert, wird derzeit intensiv debattiert. Erst kürzlich hat etwa The Economist das Thema «Decentralized Finance» als Titelgeschichte aufgegriffen und sich dabei auch auf die Expertise von Fabian Schär berufen. Schär ist Professor für «Distributed Ledger Technology (Blockchain) and FinTech» und Geschäftsleiter des Center for Innovative Finance an der Universität Basel. Zusammen mit Avenir Suisse Senior Fellow Jürg Müller erörtert Schär im Podcast, was die jüngsten technologischen Entwicklungen für das Finanzwesen bedeuten. Was sind genau die Vorteile von Decentralized Finance, und wo verbergen sich Gefahren? Können Regulatoren hier noch Einfluss nehmen? Stellen systemische Risiken ebenfalls ein Problem dar, und falls ja, kann es in der neuen Finanzarchitektur noch Rettungsaktionen wie Bailouts geben? Und was ist dann die künftige Rolle von staatlichem Geld? Das sind alles Fragen, die Fabian Schär und Jürg Müller im neusten Avenir Suisse Podcast ausführlich diskutieren.

Marian Leitner-Waldman is the Founder and CEO of Archer Roose, an artisan wine-in-a-can. Archer Roose makes consciously crafted wines from the world's best wine regions and delivers them to consumers in a way that fits their lifestyles.  Marian has received numerous accolades for her company as a MassChallenge Finalist, Babson-Breakaway Challenge Finalist, and Top 10 Entrepreneur of the Year by Boston Harbor Angels. Previously, Marian was an Advisory Board Member for Cask & Kettle, the Advisor to the CEO for the Global Partnership for Education, and an Analyst of Innovative Finance for GAVI Alliance. In this episode… Have you ever craved a glass of wine after a long day at work, but couldn't bring yourself to crack open an entire bottle for just one drink?  Marian Leitner-Waldman has a new option for you. Her company, Archer Roose, specializes in crafted wine from the world's best wine regions — in a can. Their brand proves that wine doesn't have to be expensive or bottled to be delicious, among other things. On this episode of Pitcher This!, Darren Fox talks with Marian Leitner-Waldman, Founder and CEO of Archer Roose, about how she made her dream of consumer friendly wine come to life. Marian describes the conversation that inspired Archer Roose, the story behind the can's design, and her advice for anyone trying to break into the beverage industry.

As youngsters charting career paths and with ambitious dreams, can we really keep environmental impact at the core of the way we structure our career? From the structuring of the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals to a Caring Quotient, Kindness, and staggering statistics of India and the World's contribution to environmental issues- we cover it all on this episode. Our guest, Mr. Satya Tripathi is the Secretary-General of the Global Alliance for a Sustainable Planet and has served with the UN for 20+ years in key positions across the planet. He was recently the UN Assistant Secretary-General, Head of New York Office at UN Environment and Secretary of the UN Environment Management Group. A development economist, lawyer and changemaker with over 40 years of varied experience, Mr. Tripathi is also the Chancellor of Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences and a Senior Distinguished Fellow on Innovative Finance at the World Agroforestry Centre. He has previously served on the World Economic Forum's Global Advisory Council on Forest Conservation. Hear us talk about: 3.00 - Sensitivity, EQ & harmonious co-existence with the environment 5.00- Shocking data of wasted natural resources 8.30- Of opportunities, what's in a master's degree and why grand plans never work? 9.30- The more you know, the lesser you know, the Edison story 12.45- Why never give up the core essence of who you are and your values for any career choice? 15.00- The story of the creation of UN SDGs 18.30- Can economic growth and environmental sustainability coexist- Costa Rica, Bhutan and what we can do? 21.00- Planet B; Fixing the Earth and Actions we need to take in our daily chores to make a larger impact 23.30- Skills and characteristics for careers of social impact and even beyond- The Caring Quotient and what leads to a blessed life 26.00- Why never hate your job? 28.00- Considering the regenerative capacity of nature and drawing wisely; Young Changemakers and hope 30.00- India on the global map wrt nature conservation; why India isn't part of the problem but needs to be part of the solution 35.00- Why organic and natural farming is a futuristic and viable career option   Original Music by Joseph Mc Dade   Drop us a note on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter @voice_of_achievers Or write in directly to editor@voiceofachievers.com We're listening to you. Don't forget to follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple, Google, JioSaavn, Gaana or wherever you're listening to us!   You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media.   DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on all the shows produced and distributed by Ep.Log Media are personal to the host and the guest of the shows respectively and with no intention to harm the sentiments of any individual/organization.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 7 of the ‘Just for a Change' podcast we take a look inward and hear from the team at the Bertha Centre as they reflect on 2020 and also look ahead to 2021. It's no secret that 2020 has been an immensely challenging year around the globe. It has required a lot of grit and determination from everyone on the Bertha team and despite the challenges, the Bertha Centre has had a number of incredible successes across the six portfolios. Podcast host, Kentse Radebe, hosts a conversation with fellow Bertha team members Fergus Turner and Louise Albertyn to chat through what the Education Innovation, Bertha Scholars and Social Systems Justice Innovations portfolios have been working on this year. It's been a jam-packed year and the necessity to pivot and think innovatively have kept everyone on their toes. Take a listen and be inspired by what these portfolios have achieved this year - from hosting an incredibly successful webinar on racism in schools to the SSJI delivering the ‘Transforming Change' programme in partnership with the Swedish Institute & the Stockholm Resilience Centre. In the second segment of this podcast, we get to hear from Ntombini Marrengane, the new senior manager at the Bertha Centre. She shares some of her highlights of 2020 and hosts a conversation with Simnikiwe Xanga, Stephen McCullum and Katusha de Villiers about what lies ahead for the Youth, Innovative Finance and Health Systems Innovation portfolios in 2021, as well as what lies ahead for the Centre in general. One thing is for certain, the Bertha Centre is looking forward to another year of incredible work and collaboration in 2021. If you're looking to change the way you change the world - this podcast is for you. The links you need to know about: The Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Bertha portfolios: https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/portfolios/ #OpenupYourThinking Resea · Bertha Centre · Transcript — PDF (145.1 KB)

In episode 7 of the ‘Just for a Change’ podcast we take a look inward and hear from the team at the Bertha Centre as they reflect on 2020 and also look ahead to 2021. It’s no secret that 2020 has been an immensely challenging year around the globe. It has required a lot of grit and determination from everyone on the Bertha team and despite the challenges, the Bertha Centre has had a number of incredible successes across the six portfolios. Podcast host, Kentse Radebe, hosts a conversation with fellow Bertha team members Fergus Turner and Louise Albertyn to chat through what the Education Innovation, Bertha Scholars and Social Systems Justice Innovations portfolios have been working on this year. It’s been a jam-packed year and the necessity to pivot and think innovatively have kept everyone on their toes. Take a listen and be inspired by what these portfolios have achieved this year - from hosting an incredibly successful webinar on racism in schools to the SSJI delivering the ‘Transforming Change’ programme in partnership with the Swedish Institute & the Stockholm Resilience Centre. In the second segment of this podcast, we get to hear from Ntombini Marrengane, the new senior manager at the Bertha Centre. She shares some of her highlights of 2020 and hosts a conversation with Simnikiwe Xanga, Stephen McCullum and Katusha de Villiers about what lies ahead for the Youth, Innovative Finance and Health Systems Innovation portfolios in 2021, as well as what lies ahead for the Centre in general. One thing is for certain, the Bertha Centre is looking forward to another year of incredible work and collaboration in 2021. If you’re looking to change the way you change the world - this podcast is for you. The links you need to know about: The Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Bertha portfolios: https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/portfolios/ #OpenupYourThinking Resea

Even before the coronavirus pandemic, the idea that we need to make our towns and cities more resilient was growing. From aging and deficient infrastructure… to the challenges of climate change and population growth, it’s widely acknowledged that we are under-prepared to meet the increasingly unpredictable challenges of today. James Banks is joined by Angela Ryan, Water Supply and Resources Strategy Specialist at Irish Water, Caitlin MacLean, Senior Director of Innovative Finance at the Milken Institute and Stephen Engblom, AECOM’s Global Cities Director.Further Reading https://infrastructure.aecom.com/2020/paying-it-forward-why-resilience-is-a-rising-priority

Ruth Thomas, director of the Global Agribusiness Alliance, explains why agri-sector SMEs need better access to sources of finance, and how a new GAA digital platform can help companies and growers across agricultural value chains. Plus: big oil’s plastics gamble; Nestlé’s progress to 100% recyclable packaging goal; fast fashion set for twice Paris emissions targets; and, $154bn investment in deforestation-risk companies, in the news digest. Host: Ian Welsh

Introducing The Flip Season Two - the podcast exploring contextually relevant insights from entrepreneurs changing the status quo in Africa. This season, we explore venture building, geographic expansion, valuations and exits, mobile money, emerging markets, China, and much more. Produced and hosted by Justin Norman. Sayo Folawiyo is the executive producer and b-mic.https://www.theflip.africa

To solve problems on the continent, entrepreneurs are building sustainable, impact-driven, infrastructure-building, tech-enabled, for-profit companies - how should these companies be funded?In this episode - our third and final episode of our three-part series on venture investing in Africa, and the final episode of Season One, as well, we take a first principles approach to fundraising in Africa, and dive deeper into the opportunities for entrepreneurs to leverage different types of capital and funders to achieve their business' objectives.1:45- We define Venture Capital in the Silicon Valley sense, from Stratechery's What Is a Tech Company?2:48 - A discussion with LifeBank's Temie Giwa-Tubosun, on building a solution in the healthcare space - as a proxy for our exploration into impact-driven, for-profit startups in Africa6:24 - A discussion with MDaaS Global's Genevieve Barnard Oni and Oluwasoga Oni on building tech-enabled, brick and mortar diagnostic centers in Nigeria, and being told by one investor that they weren't "tech enough"10:31 - If the businesses being build to solve problems across Africa are not "tech enough", and if venture capitalists fund tech companies, then what fundraising models should we use? We hear from LaunchLab's Josh Romisher on the variety of investment vehicles used to fund off-grid solar home system ventures. 14:01 - Exploring innovative finance models with the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship's Tine Fisker Henriksen.18:41 - If we're re-thinking investment models, should we also be re-thinking the very nature of finance for emerging markets? With Founders Factory's Lwazi Wali.22:12 - How might we imagine new, yet-to-be -determined models for Africa? Perhaps with the help of a history lesson from Alex Lazarow, global venture capitalist and author of Out-Innovate: How Global Entrepreneurs - from Delhi to Detroit - Are Rewriting the Rules of Silicon Valley.25:17 - As always, Sayo and I share our thoughts.

Wildlife conservation used to be largely financed by wealthy donors and governments. Now, efforts to attract institutional investors are showing significant potential, as a recent Rhino Bond launched by the Zoological Society of London, the FT’s seasonal appeal partner this year, showed. Oliver Withers, ZSL’s head of conservation finance and Aunnie Patton Power, expert in innovative investing and impact finance talk to John Aglionby about the changing landscape of conservation financing. Visit the FT’s seasonal appeal page to donate hereContributors: John Aglionby, assistant UK news editor, Oliver Withers, ZSL’s head of conservation finance and Aunnie Patton Power, expert in innovative investing and impact finance. Producer: Fiona Symon. Editor: Breen Turner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In der heutigen Episode sprechen wir mit Prof. Dr. Fabian Schär, Professor für Blockchain und FinTech an der Universität Basel. Fabian spricht über die Gründung und Aktivitäten seines Centers for Innovative Finance an der Universität Basel. Darüberhinaus gibt Fabian u.a. spannende Einblicke in aktuelle Projekte im Public-Blockchain-Bereich.

The degree of inequality among businesses is troubling. In most industries that Steve has studied, eighty percent of the economic profit is earned by the top twenty percent of companies. This means that the other eighty percent of companies are just playing to play, working hard to survive but not truly capturing the financial rewards that are possible in business. It doesn’t have to be this way! Organizations that foster strategic financial leadership at all levels empower their people to make real time, data-driven decisions that result in a greater customer experience and higher profitability. In this episode, Steve discusses the concept of strategic financial leadership and how the art of story telling behind the numbers can have a huge impact on the bottom line.Support the show (http://www.stevecoughran.com)

What is behind the rise of impact investing and is the hype warranted? Aunnie Patton Power, founder of Intelligent Impact and a lecturer at Saïd Business School discusses the history of impact investing, how impact investments are structured and the future of the sector.

What is behind the rise of impact investing and is the hype warranted? Aunnie Patton Power, founder of Intelligent Impact and a lecturer at Saïd Business School discusses the history of impact investing, how impact investments are structured and the future of the sector.

Welcome to the sixth instalment of Good With Money’s brand new Smug Money Podcast Series: a podcast designed to give you the inside track on the most exciting developments and opportunities in the Good money world, as well as top savings and investment tips. As we approach the end of the tax year, it’s all about ISA’s here at GWM towers, and so in this episode, we nab Jeannie Boyle, Chartered Financial Planner and Executive Director at Good Egg Company EQ Investors, who helps us wade through the ISA jungle. Cash, Stocks and Shares, Lifetime ISA, Help-to-Buy, Innovative Finance – the choices are endless! Jeannie breaks down what each is, who they’re for and even how much we might want to put in each. Stay tuned to the end for her top spending and savings tips. But remember, none of what you will hear constitutes financial advice and if you invest on the basis of this podcast, you do so at your own risk. Past performance is not a guide to future performance, and you could lose all your capital.

Fabian Schär ist Professor und Geschäftsführer des Center for Innovative Finance in der Universität Basel. Das Institut forscht rund um die Thematiken von DLT und Blockchain. Als erstes Institut in der Schweiz speichert es die Diplome ihrer Absolvierenden auf der Blockchain. Fabian erklärt, warum das wichtig ist, weshalb die Universität Basel Vitalik Buterin, dem Kopf hinter der Ethereum-Blockchain, einen Ehrendoktortitel verliehen hat, und aus welchem Grund digitale Währungen von Zentralbanken nicht wirklich Kryptowährungen genannt werden dürfen.

This week’s podcast is dedicated to using an ISA. We discuss why many people are holding off from investing at present. Learn about the pros and cons of using the Innovative Finance ISA and why high rates comes with a big warning sign. We also chat about Lifetime ISAs and how much risk you may want to take with children’s savings. Finally, don’t miss this week’s quiz on all things ISA-related. AJ Bell’s Personal Finance Analyst Laura Suter and Shares’ Editor Daniel Coatsworth are joined this week by AJ Bell’s Senior Analyst Tom Selby. We discuss Lifetime ISAs, so please remember that you may miss out on employer contributions if you opt out of a workplace pension to save into Lifetime ISA. It may also affect your future entitlement to mean-tested benefits.

Rehana joined the Case Foundation in 2016 as part of the Social Innovation team. Rehana serves as Vice President of Social Innovation, focusing specifically on the Foundation’s efforts around Impact Investing. Originally from Canada , Rehana is a self-identifying New Yorker. She worked at the Bank of New York Mellon to help design the firm’s Social Finance program. She worked closely with the Wealth Management business to build internal expertise around Social Finance, and engage clients on this topic. While at BNY Mellon, Rehana also created a prototype for the firm’s first Impact Investment Fund. Prior to BNY Mellon, Rehana was a program associate at The Rockefeller Foundation, helping to manage the grantmaking and thought leadership efforts around Impact Investing and Innovative Finance. After graduating from the Whitehead School of Diplomacy at Seton Hall University with an M.A. in Development Economics and Foreign Policy, Rehana joined the UN Capital Development Fund, frequently travelling to East Africa to explore innovative financing solutions. Rehana currently serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor on topics related to impact investing and global development at Georgetown University.

Rehana Nathoo joined the Case Foundation in 2016 as part of the Social Innovation team. She serves as Vice President of Social Innovation, focusing specifically on the Foundation's efforts around Impact Investing. A self-identifying New Yorker, Rehana previously worked at the Bank of New York Mellon to help design the firm's Social Finance program. specifically working closely with the Wealth Management business to build internal expertise around Social Finance, and creating a prototype for the firm's first Impact Investment Fund. Most recently, an Adjunct Professor of CSR and Social Finance at NYU Wagner School of Public Service, and also worked and honed her skills a program associate at The Rockefeller Foundation, helping to manage the thought leadership efforts around Impact Investing and Innovative Finance. Rehana and I have a wide ranging conversation, but dig in deep on the Case Foundations newest project, the Impact Investing Network Mapp. Fueled with publically available data, it's the first attempt to put all of the data around impact deals into one visual tool.  It's a bold new project, currently in the final leg of its open feedback period, after you listen to the podcast, make sure you go check out the map. Play with it, dive into it. What do you love about it, what's missing, and what potential do you see?  For me, I'm excited to see where impact deals are happening outside placed like the Valley and New York. Maybe we'll find some unlikely hotspots of impact. I'm also excited to see the definition of an "impact deal" continue to evolve and be solidified. I'm of the firm belief that there are far more "impact" companies out there that "non-impact" - and this map will be a tool to help increase and expand the public awareness of the space.  Show notes and resources Rehana Nathoo LinkedIn | Twitter | Medium The Case Foundation Case Foundation - Impact Investing Network Explanation  The Impact Investing Network Map | Demo Rehana Nathoo at the Wharton Social Impact Conference 2017 The Impact Investor Rockefeller Foundation Rockefeller Foundation - Impact Investing   www.impactinvestingpodcast.com facebook.com/impactinvestingpodcast.com @impinvpodcast   Casefoundation.org @CaseFoundation

This week we are unpacking some of the latest and greatest breaking news with Ed Maslaveckas (@Ed_Masl) and Jamie Campbell (@JCtheOriginal). We are also joined by the fantastic Lawrence Wintermeyer (@lwintermeyer) who is the CEO of Innovative Finance. Key stories this week: Independent – Apple tax: UK says it welcomes any company after tech-giant hit with £11bn Irish tax bill : LINK Fortune – Beware of Blockchain Hype Says Chain CEO Adam Ludwin : LINK Coin Desk – IBM Bridges Blockchain, AI With New Business Unit : LINK Australian Financial Review – ANZ Bank ups cloud focus with open networks for fintech collaboration : LINK  Business Insider – Oscar – City CEO: ‘The whole banking model is a bit broken' and at risk of an Uber moment : LINK Telegraph – Jeremy Corbyn has a plan to ‘democratise the internet'. But does he even understand it himself? LINK Monzo – Mondo is now Monzo : LINK If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe using your favourite podcasting app and leave us a review on iTunes or the podcast platform of your choosing Got a burning question or just want to shout of how much you're loving whats in your ears right now? Contact us on Twitter @FinTechInsider or @11FSTeam, or email on FinTechInsider@11fs.co.uk   The post Ep109 – The Secret to UK FinTech Success appeared first on 11FS. The post Ep109 – The Secret to UK FinTech Success appeared first on 11:FS.

This week we are unpacking some of the latest and greatest breaking news with Ed Maslaveckas (@Ed_Masl) and Jamie Campbell (@JCtheOriginal). We are also joined by the fantastic Lawrence Wintermeyer (@lwintermeyer) who is the CEO of Innovative Finance. Key stories this week: Independent – Apple tax: UK says it welcomes any company after tech-giant hit with £11bn Irish tax bill : LINK Fortune – Beware of Blockchain Hype Says Chain CEO Adam Ludwin : LINK Coin Desk – IBM Bridges Blockchain, AI With New Business Unit : LINK Australian Financial Review – ANZ Bank ups cloud focus with open networks for fintech collaboration : LINK  Business Insider – Oscar – City CEO: ‘The whole banking model is a bit broken’ and at risk of an Uber moment : LINK Telegraph – Jeremy Corbyn has a plan to ‘democratise the internet’. But does he even understand it himself? LINK Monzo – Mondo is now Monzo : LINK If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe using your favourite podcasting app and leave us a review on iTunes or the podcast platform of your choosing Got a burning question or just want to shout of how much you’re loving whats in your ears right now? Contact us on Twitter @FinTechInsider or @11FSTeam, or email on FinTechInsider@11fs.co.uk   The post Ep109 – The Secret to UK FinTech Success appeared first on 11FS. The post Ep109 – The Secret to UK FinTech Success appeared first on 11:FS.

SAP’s Thack Brown is interviewed by CFO Publishing’s Chris Schmidt on the topic of The Innovative Finance Function in North America. Thack discusses the increasing influence of finance professionals, the broadening organizational scope of the finance function, and the biggest challenges facing finance executives in North America. Thack also comments on business complexity and the rapid pace of change, the value of digitalization and automation, and steps that finance executives should take to prepare their teams for the future.

SAP’s Fernando Lewis is interviewed by CFO Publishing’s Chris Schmidt on the topic of The Innovative Finance Function in Latin America. Fernando discusses the increasing influence of finance professionals, the broadening organizational scope of the finance function, and the biggest challenges facing finance executives in Latin America. Fernando also comments on business complexity and the rapid pace of change, the value of digitalization and automation, and steps that finance executives should take to prepare their teams for the future.

Richard McLean, SAP’s Regional CFO for Asia Pacific Japan, is interviewed by CFO Publishing’s Chris Schmidt on the topic of The Innovative Finance Function in Asia Pacific. Richard discusses the increasing influence of finance professionals, the broadening organizational scope of the finance function, and the biggest challenges facing finance executives in Asia Pacific. Richard also comments on business complexity and the rapid pace of change, the value of digitalization and automation, and steps that finance executives should take to prepare their teams for the future.

SAP’s Henner Schliebs is interviewed by CFO Publishing’s Chris Schmidt on the topic of The Innovative Finance Function in Europe. Henner discusses the increasing influence of finance professionals, the broadening organizational scope of the finance function, and the biggest challenges facing finance executives in Europe. Henner also comments on business complexity and the rapid pace of change, the value of digitalization and automation, and steps that finance executives should take to prepare their teams for the future.

Keynote: The Government's Approach to Innovative Finance and P2P Lending

Andrea Catherwood decided to give up her career as a foreign correspondent after she had her first child as leaving him for weeks or months at a time to report from the frontline was something she felt she wasn't able to do. Instead she moved into presenting the news. Last month Nigel Farage said controversially that if women in the City were prepared to sacrifice family life they could do just as well as men. But there are now a number of senior City women who do combine their careers with motherhood. Charlotte Crosswell is Chief Executive Officer of the trading derivatives platform of NASDAQ in London and a mother of one, so how does she make it work ? This programme was first broadcast in 2014 and Charlotte Crosswell is now the current CEO of Innovative Finance. The producer is Perminder Khatkar.

Charlotte Kaiser, Director of Innovative Finance at The Nature Conservancy, continues the Innovative Financial Tools mini-series by discussing TNC's use of Conservation Notes and other mechanisms to support conservation activities and organizational management.

Speakers: Alice Albright, CEO, Global Partnership for Education Lawrence Coben, Executive Director, Sustainable Preservation Initiative Craig Courtney, Founder and Managing Partner, Tamarack Partners David Ferreira, Managing Director for Innovative Finance and Head of Washington, D.C., Office, GAVI Kari Stoever, Vice President, External Affairs, Aeras Moderator: Caitlin MacLean, Associate Director, Financial Innovations Labs, Milken Institute. Meeting the goals of global development, from improved health care to increased access to capital, requires a combination of aid and investment. Yet in frontier markets, public-sector funding has been limited and not entirely effective, while the private sector has been hesitant to engage. To overcome these constraints and attract a wider spectrum of investors, innovative models have been developed that build ties with foundations, governments, large financial institutions and corporations. From public-private investment funds to credit enhancements and donor-driven pull mechanisms, these new approaches can help to bridge funding gaps and strengthen local markets. The panel will present investment-led strategies that generate both social and financial returns while stabilizing the communities where investors have assets at work.

Mike talks with Saadia Madsbjerg, a Managing Director at the Rockefeller Foundation. Ms. Madsbjerg's work focuses on innovative finance solutions that change the status quo and raise private sector investment capital to further the Foundation's goals of building greater resilience and promoting inclusive economies. In this episode, Mike and Ms. Madsbjerg discuss what the Rockefeller Foundation does, why government programs alone can't meet the economic needs of communities across the globe, the importance of private sector involvement in helping to build more resilient and inclusive economies, and the challenges of developing partnerships with the private sector. We hope you'll check out the sponsors of today's show: SeatGeek. Politics Guys listeners get $20 dollars off their first SeatGeek purchase. Just download the SeatGeekor go to https://www.seatgeek.com and enter promo code POLITICSGUY Casper. Politics Guys listeners get $50 dollars toward any mattress purchase by going to https://www.casper.com/tpg and using promo code tpg. Listener support helps make The Politics Guys possible. If you're interested in supporting the show, go to http://www.politicsguys.com and click on the Patreon link. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-politics-guys/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy