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Unlocking the potential of nature-based solutions for climate change

Impact where it matters most

Our markets across Asia, Africa and the Middle East are most at risk from climate change and wider ESG threats.…

Our markets across Asia, Africa and the Middle East are most at risk from climate change and wider ESG threats.…

Why we must deliver a just and equitable transition to net zero

COP26 will be crucial in delivering a just transition for the entire world

COP26 will be crucial in delivering a just transition for the entire world

Carbon credits – a viable building block to zero emissions?

Using tech to create employment for the future

Those who believe technology will replace humans in the workplace are not viewing the challenge—or the opportunity—through the right lens.

Those who believe technology will replace humans in the workplace are not viewing the challenge—or the opportunity—through the right lens.

Net zero by 2050: Companies to ditch suppliers endangering transition plans

How long will companies continue to work with supply chain partners hindering their net-zero transition?

How long will companies continue to work with supply chain partners hindering their net-zero transition?

Asia beckons!

Asia's fast-changing landscape is fuelling the global recovery, providing exciting opportunities for businesses that can act decisively.

Asia's fast-changing landscape is fuelling the global recovery, providing exciting opportunities for businesses that can act decisively.

India’s bright future in energy

With renewable energy investment on the rise and the coal sector starting to feel the pressure, what are the risks…

With renewable energy investment on the rise and the coal sector starting to feel the pressure, what are the risks…

Six sustainability trends to watch in 2021

With 2020 coming to an end, what will be on the sustainability agenda for the next 12 months? We look…

With 2020 coming to an end, what will be on the sustainability agenda for the next 12 months? We look…

Measurement is key to hitting the Paris Agreement goals

Banks pledge to tackle climate change but how do they know if they're making a difference? Several banks – including…

Banks pledge to tackle climate change but how do they know if they're making a difference? Several banks – including…

Say hello to Mox and a new way of banking

Mox CEO Deniz Güven explains why the new virtual bank, backed by Standard Chartered, is changing the way we think…

Mox CEO Deniz Güven explains why the new virtual bank, backed by Standard Chartered, is changing the way we think…

Embracing disruption: the future of banking

Our Group Chief Information Officer, Dr Michael Gorriz, on the trends that are changing banking, and what it will take…

Our Group Chief Information Officer, Dr Michael Gorriz, on the trends that are changing banking, and what it will take…

How close is a password-free world?

Biometric authentication promises convenience and security in more ways than you can imagine

Biometric authentication promises convenience and security in more ways than you can imagine

Seven ways we will bank in the future

Could we soon live in a cashless world and get real-time financial advice?

Could we soon live in a cashless world and get real-time financial advice?

Six ways blockchain will revolutionise banking and commerce

From real-time transactions to reducing fraud, blockchain is a gamechanger for institutions across the world

From real-time transactions to reducing fraud, blockchain is a gamechanger for institutions across the world

How blockchain will transform banking

There has been a lot of buzz about blockchain, but how will this new technology really change the way we…

There has been a lot of buzz about blockchain, but how will this new technology really change the way we…

China: reinventing through robotics

With more investment in automation, China’s manufacturers are moving up the value chain

With more investment in automation, China’s manufacturers are moving up the value chain

Digital with a human touch

Technology is rewriting the rulebook for human interaction

Technology is rewriting the rulebook for human interaction

China’s emerging affluent are the most digitally savvy

Emerging affluent consumers in China are leading their peers in the use of digital savings solutions

Emerging affluent consumers in China are leading their peers in the use of digital savings solutions