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Cross-Border Impact Ventures Exceeds $90 Million in Final Close of Its Women’s and Children’s Health Technology Fund

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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The Fund also benefits from a guarantee provided by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency ( SIDA ).

Key Points: 
  • The Fund also benefits from a guarantee provided by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency ( SIDA ).
  • CBIV invests in health technology companies with global growth, high return, and impact potential.
  • Its primary focus is on medical device, diagnostic, and digital health companies based in North America and Europe that are globally relevant, including in emerging markets.
  • We bring in industry and clinical experts from our international network to unlock growth and impact,” said Donna Parr, Managing Partner at CBIV.

Opening Ceremony of The 11th Shenzhen International Industrial Design Fair 2023

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Friday, November 24, 2023
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Shenzhen, China, Nov. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hosted by Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government, organized by Industry and Information Technology Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality, undertaken by Shenzhen Industrial Design Profession Association (SIDA), the 11th Shenzhen International Industrial Design Fair (“the Fair”) started in the afternoon of 23rd November at Hall 2 of the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Key Points: 
  • Shenzhen, China, Nov. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hosted by Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government, organized by Industry and Information Technology Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality, undertaken by Shenzhen Industrial Design Profession Association (SIDA), the 11th Shenzhen International Industrial Design Fair (“the Fair”) started in the afternoon of 23rd November at Hall 2 of the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Centre.
  • With the theme of “Design Reboot: Symbiosis”, Shenzhen International Industrial Design Fair 2023 will be held for four days from 23rd to 26th November.
  • Shenzhen International Industrial Design Fair has been successfully hosted for ten years, exploring and making efforts in many fields with a comprehensive way, such as talents, funds, industrial policies, international cooperation, design education, bring top-notch international design concepts and products to Shenzhen, creating.
  • There are 14 national-level industrial design centers, 123 provincial-level industrial design centers, and 102 municipal-level industrial design centers that have been established.

UN Global Compact calls on businesses to align corporate investment with SDG policies and strategies

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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The private sector has a crucial role to play in bridging the financing gap to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

Key Points: 
  • The private sector has a crucial role to play in bridging the financing gap to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
  • While private capital is abundant, only a small share is aligned with the Goals.
  • With more than $17 trillion in annual investments in capital expenditures, companies and CFOs are key players in the sustainability transition of the global economy.
  • Foster a community of 1,000 CFO Signatories to the CFO Principles on Integrated SDG Investments and Finance by 2024.

Women's World Banking Announces 2023 Fintech Innovation Challenge to Elevate Fintechs with New Solutions to Close the Gender Gap in Financial Services

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Women's World Banking announced today the 2023 Fintech Innovation Challenge, a global competition to highlight and advance solutions to close the gender gap through digital financial services. Now in its fourth year and the only women-centered fintechs competition, the Challenge will provide a platform for later stage fintechs working to address the persistent challenges in serving the low-income women's market.

Key Points: 
  • Digital financial services can serve as an on-ramp for low-income women to adopt and use a large suite of formal financial products and services, expanding women's choices and their financial and economic resilience and empowerment.
  • Low-income women represent a large, untapped market opportunity for digital financial services providers, particularly fintechs leveraging technology to close the gender gap in financial services.
  • "Participating in the Women's World Banking Fintech Innovation Challenge drove us to learn moredeeply how we can better serve our women customers," said Rachel Freeman, Chief Growth Officer at Tyme, a 2020 Fintech Innovation Challenge Winner.
  • The Grand Prize winner of the Fintech Innovation Challenge will be announced in Dubai, on February 16, 2023 following the pitch competition.

Women's World Banking Announces 2023 Fintech Innovation Challenge to Elevate Fintechs with New Solutions to Close the Gender Gap in Financial Services

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Women's World Banking announced today the 2023 Fintech Innovation Challenge, a global competition to highlight and advance solutions to close the gender gap through digital financial services. Now in its fourth year and the only women-centered fintechs competition, the Challenge will provide a platform for later stage fintechs working to address the persistent challenges in serving the low-income women's market.

Key Points: 
  • Digital financial services can serve as an on-ramp for low-income women to adopt and use a large suite of formal financial products and services, expanding women's choices and their financial and economic resilience and empowerment.
  • Low-income women represent a large, untapped market opportunity for digital financial services providers, particularly fintechs leveraging technology to close the gender gap in financial services.
  • "Participating in the Women's World Banking Fintech Innovation Challenge drove us to learn moredeeply how we can better serve our women customers," said Rachel Freeman, Chief Growth Officer at Tyme, a 2020 Fintech Innovation Challenge Winner.
  • The Grand Prize winner of the Fintech Innovation Challenge will be announced in Dubai, on February 16, 2023 following the pitch competition.

Chief Financial Officers and global leaders discuss future of sustainable finance at UN Global Compact SDG Investment Forum 2022

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Friday, July 1, 2022
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Understanding how corporates are acting to move towards sustainable businesses using the SDGs as a compass is key to defining ambitious pathways for all actors in the financial value chain.

Key Points: 
  • Understanding how corporates are acting to move towards sustainable businesses using the SDGs as a compass is key to defining ambitious pathways for all actors in the financial value chain.
  • Marie Morice, Head of Sustainable Finance at the UN Global Compact said:
    CFOs have a crucial role to play in pushing the private sector towards more responsible and sustainable operations.
  • The UN estimates there is a $3 to $5 trillion annual financing gap for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • It is an initiative of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the worlds largest corporate responsibility initiative.

Women's World Banking Announces Fintech Innovation Challenge Winners

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Women's World Banking announced today Boost Capital and People's Pension Trust as the winners of its Third Annual Fintech Innovation Challenge, part of the organization's Making Finance Work for Women Thought Leadership Series.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Women's World Banking announced today Boost Capital and People's Pension Trust as the winners of its Third Annual Fintech Innovation Challenge, part of the organization's Making Finance Work for Women Thought Leadership Series.
  • Both companies clearly demonstrate the game-changing potential of fintechs to advance women's economic empowerment on a broader scale," said Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women's World Banking.
  • "The Fintech Innovation Challenge has established itself globally as a key platform for attracting equity-minded innovators and encouraging bold solutions to financial exclusion for women.
  • The winners of the Female Founder Award will receive a 1:1 marketing and PR strategy consult with Anthemis , a leading fintech investment platform.

Women's World Banking Announces Fintech Innovation Challenge Winners

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Women's World Banking announced today Boost Capital and People's Pension Trust as the winners of its Third Annual Fintech Innovation Challenge, part of the organization's Making Finance Work for Women Thought Leadership Series. Each year, the Challenge provides a global stage for fintechs to present innovative solutions and business models that help build economic security and prosperity for unbanked, underserved women. This year's competition culminated in a live virtual event to honor both recipients and get a deeper look into their fintech solutions, as well as hear from guest speakers to discuss the role of financial technology in the future of women's economic empowerment.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Women's World Banking announced today Boost Capital and People's Pension Trust as the winners of its Third Annual Fintech Innovation Challenge, part of the organization's Making Finance Work for Women Thought Leadership Series.
  • Both companies clearly demonstrate the game-changing potential of fintechs to advance women's economic empowerment on a broader scale," said Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women's World Banking.
  • "The Fintech Innovation Challenge has established itself globally as a key platform for attracting equity-minded innovators and encouraging bold solutions to financial exclusion for women.
  • The winners of the Female Founder Award will receive a 1:1 marketing and PR strategy consult with Anthemis , a leading fintech investment platform.

GDS website launches to track commitments on disability

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Thursday, September 23, 2021
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GENEVA, Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Global Disability Summit (GDS) Secretariat, along with its partners, has officially launched its new website to address disability inclusion in the world's least developed countries.

Key Points: 
  • GENEVA, Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Global Disability Summit (GDS) Secretariat, along with its partners, has officially launched its new website to address disability inclusion in the world's least developed countries.
  • The Global Disability Summit has started a new wave in the disability rights movement.
  • But GDS needs to show evidence that there is a move towards disability inclusive development and humanitarian action.
  • The Global Disability Summit Secretariat was established to monitor the implementation of the commitments made at the first Global Disability Summit and the commitments that will be made in the future.