A crowd-lending platform for positive impact
A new platform is helping to democratise investing by making it easy for retail investors to support impact projects
Financial services innovations
Innovation sectors > Financial services
Disruption is nothing new for financial services, with the sector being radically and continually transformed by the latest technologies. From software tools that support ESG investing, to an Indian startup that lets small businesses to accept payment via QR code, Springwise is seeing innovators around the globe explore the myriad challenges and opportunities. Search our innovation library for the latest financial services innovations and discover the solutions that are having positive impact on the world.
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A platform helps investors track emissions from their portfolio
Financial investors can track the information needed to meet greenhouse gas emissions targets using a new platform
A debit card made of wood lets you plant trees as you spend
Every $50 spent on the card provides enough funds to plant a tree
A platform helps financial institutions forecast climate risk
The platform forecasts risk through machine learning algorithms and satellite data
A fintech startup reduces the turnover of gig workers
An app helps gig workers manage their money while supporting employers to retain their staff
A crowdinvesting platform helps small businesses transition to solar power
The company focuses on emerging economies needing increased amounts of renewable energy
Providing green investors with metrics on their impact
A new platform helps investors monitor the sustainability of their investment portfolios
AI speeds up the management of money laundering risk compliance
A company has developed a platform that helps manage fraud detection by automating the filing of suspicious activity reports
New ‘Stewardship Hub’ improves pension fund transparency
The hub empowers clients and trustees to engage with fund managers on ESG issues
Pay-as-you-go financing makes renewable energy more accessible
A social enterprise makes it easier for off-grid households to acquire solar-powered lights and other cleantech solutions
A platform ensures that small businesses get paid fairly and on time
The fintech solution enables companies across Europe to get paid on the same day that invoices are issued
Free education platform helps unbanked communities achieve financial literacy
Learners using the platform go at their own pace and can attain certification for their efforts