What is the role of technology in aligning banking and investments with sustainability? Eve Morelli, Head of Sustainable Transparency unveils Radicant’s unique approach to sustainable finance.  Discover how this Swiss digital banking startup integrates the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into its framework, ensuring users can see where their money is going and why. 

This is a special sustainable fintech episode to coincide with the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP28. 

Discussion Highlights:

• Eve Morelli's Journey: Eve, Head of Sustainable Transparency at Radicant, shares her 20-year journey in sustainable finance, emphasizing the importance of transparency.
• Radicant's Methodology: Radicant, a Swiss digital banking startup, integrates sustainability into banking and investments. The app offers transparency, aligning investments with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Sustainable Finance Explained: Eve breaks down sustainable finance into banking and investment aspects, highlighting the impact on society and the environment. The SDGs serve as Radicant's investment framework.
• Challenges and Surprises: Eve discusses challenges in evaluating companies for sustainability and shares surprises, such as finding luxury brands in the gender equality portfolio.
• Radicant's Approach: Radicant's digital banking offers quick account setup with a focus on avoiding fossil fuel financing. Investments start with a low threshold, and clients have a say in their preferences, providing a unique level of transparency.
• Carbon Footprint Tracker: Radicant includes a carbon footprint tracker in its app, raising awareness about individual carbon footprints with every transaction.
• Women in Finance: Eve touches on the underbanking of women, stressing the need for inclusivity and technology-driven solutions in the financial sector.

About Fintech Files:

Are you ready to unravel the most innovative trends disrupting the world of Fintech today? Join us on Fintech Files from BCG Platinion, where we delve deep into the dynamic landscape of Fintech, NeoBanks, and the Digital Banking world, sparking insightful conversations with industry disruptors from around the globe. So, what are the most groundbreaking trends shaping the future of Fintech, and how will they impact your financial world? Fintech Files takes an accessible approach to technology. We break down complex topics and have our guests explain them in a relatable "explain it to your grandma" style. In every episode, we focus on real-world stories of how financial technology operates, demystifying complex concepts and making them relatable for both Fintech enthusiasts and professionals.

The Hosts of Fintech Files:

Hosted by Nora Hocke, a manager at BCG Platinion in Munich, and Annika Melchert, a principal currently based in the Middle East, our hosts specialize in IT strategy, modern tech architecture, and state-of-the-art banking. In their work, they've collaborated with some of today's most innovative Fintechs to transform their organizations; including supporting generative AI use cases. With their unique blend of tech expertise and passion, they bring you stories that capture the essence of the evolving Fintech landscape.  This season, we're thrilled to introduce Bianca Lopes. Originally from Brazil and currently based in Denmark, Bianca is an entrepreneur and economist with a remarkable background in digital identity and biometrics. Throughout her career, she has supported over 40 financial institutions and 8 governments, reshaping their approach to technology, reimagining identity, and driving innovation agendas.

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