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27 Results from "Scott Hamilton", 2023

Scott Hamilton

Scott Hamilton Contributing Editor at Finextra Research

How standardised reporting frameworks can clarify greenwashing claims

In our first story in this series, we highlighted some of the accusations made toward banks that are publicly committing on one hand to be sustainable; environmentally, socially, and in their governance policies and operations, yet are still actively lending to fossil fuel or other nonrenewable resource companies as customers. Many of the world’s...

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Scott Hamilton

Scott Hamilton Contributing Editor at Finextra Research

The challenges of authentic sustainability buffet the world’s banks

Critics say carbon commitments don’t match lending policies. There are stiff breezes swirling around corporate sustainability, and it’s starting to erode the tough armour of larger financial institutions across the globe. They’re trying to showcase their dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and they’re actively managing all sorts of ris...

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Scott Hamilton

Scott Hamilton Contributing Editor at Finextra Research

Which banks are at risk after the SVB collapse?

When Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) failed last week, a 40-year legacy born in the innovation and optimism of its namesake Northern California birthplace died with it. Now that the nearly $200 Billion deposit institution – which according to many analysts may have banked more than 50% of all tech companies at some point in their existence – is gone, wh...

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