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Regnology Announces 30th Annual RegTech Convention on 21-22 November

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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Regnology, a leading software provider with a focus on regulatory reporting solutions, is proud to announce the 30th annual RegTech Convention, taking place 21-22 November 2023.

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  • Regnology, a leading software provider with a focus on regulatory reporting solutions, is proud to announce the 30th annual RegTech Convention, taking place 21-22 November 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230927858541/en/
    The RegTech Convention is set to be one of the largest ever held with over 2,000 participants from more than 105 countries expected to connect.
  • To mark the occasion of the 30th anniversary, the RegTech Convention experience will be extended through six in-person community events in Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and Spain, gathering 600+ industry experts to further explore the convention topics through a local lens.
  • Participating in the RegTech Convention for the first time is Google Cloud, one of the lead partners of the event.

African Guarantee Fund and Clean Cooking Alliance Challenge the Banking Industry To Invest in Carbon Markets

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and the Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA), in partnership with the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), have joined forces to empower Africa's banking industry with knowledge and insights necessary to navigate carbon markets effectively.

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  • The Clean Cooking Alliance, the African Guarantee Fund, and the United Nations Capital Development Fund, in collaboration with the Kenya Bankers Association, hosted over 100 senior bankers for a "Banking on Carbon Markets" workshop that focused on financing clean cooking projects.
  • NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and the Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA), in partnership with the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), have joined forces to empower Africa's banking industry with knowledge and insights necessary to navigate carbon markets effectively.
  • – Feisal Hussain, Senior Director of Innovative Finance, Clean Cooking Alliance
    Collaborating with the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA), AGF, CCA, and UNCDF hosted over 100 senior bankers for a "Banking on Carbon Markets" workshop that focused on financing clean cooking projects.
  • Industry leaders and investors shared global evidence and practical experiences in underwriting risks related to lending to clean cooking carbon projects.

CCA, AGF, and UNCDF Launch Partnership to Mobilize $100 Million for Clean Cooking

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leaders in finance and global development launched a partnership at the Africa Climate Summit (ACS) that aims to help close the massive funding gap for clean cooking while also helping to de-risk investment into the sector.

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  • The Partnership Platform for Clean Cooking Finance aims to help close the massive funding gap for clean cooking, de-risk investment into the sector, and create greater opportunities for investment.
  • "This new financing platform can help close the financing gap, mobilizing and de-risking new investments at the scale required to rapidly accelerate access to clean cooking."
  • - Jillene Connors Belopolsky, Chief of Staff and Chief External Affairs Officer, CCA
    The new Partnership Platform for Clean Cooking Finance, announced by the Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA), African Guarantee Fund (AGF), and United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), aims to mobilize US $100 million for clean cooking by 2026, seeking to bring together a range of ecosystem players from across carbon and clean cooking markets to de-risk investments and create greater opportunities for investment.
  • Vincent Wierda, Global Energy Lead, UNCDF: "UNCDF has been supporting clean cooking companies through results-based finance grants and concessional loans, but we need to accelerate progress.

Women's World Banking Brings Making Finance Work for Women Summit to Mumbai

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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MUMBAI, India, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Women's World Banking, a global leader in advancing financial inclusion for low-income women across the world, is bringing the Making Finance Work for Women Summit to Mumbai, India on 24-25 May 2023. Convening for the first time in person since 2019, the Making Finance Work for Women Summit will provide a space for over 300 leaders in the financial services, investor, philanthropy, policy, and technology communities to come together and discuss innovative ways to economically empower all women through financial inclusion.

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  • MUMBAI, India, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Women's World Banking, a global leader in advancing financial inclusion for low-income women across the world, is bringing the Making Finance Work for Women Summit to Mumbai, India on 24-25 May 2023.
  • The Making Finance Work for Women Summit is one of the ways Women's World Banking is trying to close the gender gap in financial services.
  • Women's World Banking is excited to bring back the Fintech Innovation Challenge as a part of this year's Making Finance Work for Women Summit programming.
  • The Making Finance Work for Women Summit is presented by Women's World Banking with support from Leading Sponsor, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Scaling Sponsor Ernst & Young (EY US).

Women's World Banking Brings Making Finance Work for Women Summit to Mumbai

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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MUMBAI, India, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Women's World Banking, a global leader in advancing financial inclusion for low-income women across the world, is bringing the Making Finance Work for Women Summit to Mumbai, India on 24-25 May 2023. Convening for the first time in person since 2019, the Making Finance Work for Women Summit will provide a space for over 300 leaders in the financial services, investor, philanthropy, policy, and technology communities to come together and discuss innovative ways to economically empower all women through financial inclusion.

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  • MUMBAI, India, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Women's World Banking, a global leader in advancing financial inclusion for low-income women across the world, is bringing the Making Finance Work for Women Summit to Mumbai, India on 24-25 May 2023.
  • The Making Finance Work for Women Summit is one of the ways Women's World Banking is trying to close the gender gap in financial services.
  • Women's World Banking is excited to bring back the Fintech Innovation Challenge as a part of this year's Making Finance Work for Women Summit programming.
  • The Making Finance Work for Women Summit is presented by Women's World Banking with support from Leading Sponsor, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Scaling Sponsor Ernst & Young (EY US).

Mojaloop Foundation to Host Digital Public Goods Workshop at the Africa Fintech Summit

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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The Mojaloop Foundation today announced it is an official sponsor of the Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS), held April 12, at the Walter E Washington Convention Center, in Washington, D.C.

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  • The Mojaloop Foundation today announced it is an official sponsor of the Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS), held April 12, at the Walter E Washington Convention Center, in Washington, D.C.
  • In addition, the Mojaloop Foundation will host a Digital Public Goods workshop, and the Foundation's Executive Director, Paula Hunter, will take part in a panel focused on payments innovation.
  • To register for the Summit and Mojaloop Foundation Workshop, visit africafintechsummit.com/registration/ .
  • We are excited that our workshop at the Africa Fintech Summit will focus on how digital public goods can serve as a path forward for creating instant inclusive payments systems that connect all digital financial providers and customers within an economy,” said Mojaloop Foundation Executive Director Paula Hunter.

Unique Network Co-Host Digital Innovation and Digital Art 4 Climate Pavilion at COP27

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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Unique Network will lead blockchains' role in the fight against climate change at the COP27 Digital Innovation Pavilion.

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  • Unique Network will lead blockchains' role in the fight against climate change at the COP27 Digital Innovation Pavilion.
  • They are delighted to partner with leading technology projects to present the Digital Innovation and DigItal Art 4 Climate pavilion at the UN Climate Conference COP27.
  • The conference showcased the opportunities for Digital Art to transform the way climate change is represented.
  • As the journey to COP27 begins and the world focuses on climate action to tackle our biggest climate issues it is worth reflecting on the impact of digital art already this year.

COP27: OPEC Fund to launch new initiatives, strengthen partnerships and deepen impact

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Sunday, November 6, 2022
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VIENNA, Nov. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The OPEC Fund for International Development will launch new climate action at the UN Climate Conference COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh.

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  • VIENNA, Nov. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The OPEC Fund for International Development will launch new climate action at the UN Climate Conference COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh.
  • The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is the only globally mandated development institution that provides financing from member countries to non-member countries exclusively.
  • The OPEC Fund was established in 1976 with a distinct purpose: to drive development, strengthen communities and empower people.
  • The OPEC Fund is rated AA+/Outlook Stable by Fitch and AA/Outlook Positive by S&P.Our vision is a world where sustainable development is a reality for all.

COP27: OPEC Fund to launch new initiatives, strengthen partnerships and deepen impact

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Sunday, November 6, 2022
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VIENNA, Nov. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The OPEC Fund for International Development will launch new climate action at the UN Climate Conference COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh.

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  • VIENNA, Nov. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The OPEC Fund for International Development will launch new climate action at the UN Climate Conference COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh.
  • The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is the only globally mandated development institution that provides financing from member countries to non-member countries exclusively.
  • The OPEC Fund was established in 1976 with a distinct purpose: to drive development, strengthen communities and empower people.
  • The OPEC Fund is rated AA+/Outlook Stable by Fitch and AA/Outlook Positive by S&P.Our vision is a world where sustainable development is a reality for all.

UK-India Fintech Sectors to Drive Growth, Prosperity of Both Countries

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Friday, September 30, 2022
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With our combined expertise, the UK and Indian financial sectors continue to drive growth and prosperity in our respective countries.

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  • With our combined expertise, the UK and Indian financial sectors continue to drive growth and prosperity in our respective countries.
  • The UK currently holds the top spot as Europe's fintech hub.
  • India, on the other hand, is on the verge of becoming Asia's top fintech hub with the highest adoption of fintech products and the emergence of many unicorns.
  • The Lord Mayor referred to the UK-India Vision 2030 as the bridge between these two powerhouses of the global fintech landscape.