Congratulations to HDBank on its remarkable performance with a 27% year-on-year increase in pre-tax profit for FY2023. Affinity is proud to be a part of this accomplishment by supporting HDBank's strategic foresight in digitalization and its unwavering commitment to responsible finance, decarbonization, social inclusion, and robust governance practices. We look forward to our ongoing collaboration to strengthen ESG governance practices and programs, setting the stage for even greater success in the future. https://lnkd.in/gQTbjMV9
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As more customers take into consideration the ethical values of lenders when making a decision about loans, brokers can often struggle to find information about banks' ESG credentials. Great Southern Bank head of broker Mathew Patterson and broker Darcy Luck of Novo Finance discuss how to access ESG information from lenders: https://lnkd.in/gNABEh5P #esgreporting #bankingindustry #greenlending #responsiblebusiness #mortgagebroker #mortgageindustry #greenbusiness #ethicalbusiness
How brokers can discover lenders’ ESG credentials
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Banking is catapulting into a new future that lies at the intersection of ESG and digital transformation. ESG initiatives are no longer optional, and even financial institutions are realizing that in order to remain relevant and profitable, they must realign their operations to account for ESG priorities. This means not only considering financial factors but also actively contributing to societal and environmental objectives. This shift requires a comprehensive reimagining. Banks will need to adopt a digital-first delivery concept in order to integrate ESG principles into their overall business strategies. #ESG #Sustanability #DigitalTransformation #FinancialServices https://lnkd.in/gv_GqSWV
Banking Transformation at the Intersection of ESG and Financial Evolution
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In commercial lending, integrating ESG considerations is becoming essential for business development and #riskmanagement. Bank representatives play a key role in structuring #financing solutions that not only meet clients' financial objectives but also address evolving #sustainability trends. By incorporating ESG into credit assessments, they can identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and build stronger, trust-based relationships with clients. This approach also aligns with the bank's risk appetite, driving growth in loan and deposit portfolios while enhancing profitability. ESG integration is the future of smart, sustainable banking. #ESG #CommercialLending #SustainableBanking #ClientSuccess We would like to thank all contributors to this role specific guidance including Maria Maisuradze, CFA, FSA Credential Holder, Matt Orsagh, Nawar Alsaadi, FSA, SIPC, Alexander Gregory, MBA, John Uhren, Sebastian Davila
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Perfect comment from Nawar below as per his usual. I absolutely believe that in the #financialsector and everywhere the winners will be those who will do better as he says:"managing for the #transition in a business context has nothing to do with moral fortitude and everything to do with #riskmanagement ". #responsiblefinance #responsiblebanking
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The linked FT story is not about sustainability, but it is a good reminder that nothing is eternal and that the only constant in life is change (https://lnkd.in/gEicTwK2). On Tuesday, Marc Rowan, Apollo’s CEO, outlined the firms' push towards $1.5tn in assets and its planned origination of $275bn in debt annually within five years, making it one of the most important lenders globally. Corporate borrowing from non-banks has been growing over the last 20 years, but it has accelerated over the last 3 years (https://lnkd.in/g57fqZHr). This reality compelled Apollo to declare that the 30-year reign of Wall Street banks is now dead. I am happy for Apollo Global Management, Inc. as I know several good people there and they fully deserve their success. But this post is not about banking, it is about legacy companies inability to change as the nature of their industry change. In many ways, what happened and happening to the likes of Citibank as the Apollos of the world eat their lunch is what will happen to companies failing to accept and respond to the sustainable transition of the economy. The sustainable transition is often portrayed as a moral necessity, but from a pure practical, logical, and strategic point view, the sustainable transition is a macro risk and must be managed as such. To be perfectly honest, managing for the transition in a business context has nothing to do with moral fortitude and everything to do with responsible risk management. Sustainability regulations like CSRD were designed to force executives to think about sustainability strategically (it remains to be seen if this will be the case), but the reality is that winning in a changing world requires a strategic vision and business acuity that emanates from within. No disclosure framework, or accounting standard, will protect you from yourself. Wall Street banks have been losing market share to private credit for two decades. The erosion of Wall Street banks has been diligently captured in income statements and balance sheets for 20 years, yet the bleeding continues. The notion that everyone will make it to the sustainable shore because they’ve implemented or will implement proper ESG frameworks and processes is false. Many legacy businesses are going to miss out on the sustainable transition because few executives and few companies possess the vision, capability, and determination to position for or create a sustainable world. The challenge for sustainable investors is not about figuring out which company has a sustainable strategy, it is about figuring out which company is delivering and will deliver the results. To quote Winston Churchill, "However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results." Oddly enough, one of the winners of the sustainable transformation may very well end up being Apollo itself, if their sustainable value creation strategy is any indication (https://lnkd.in/eHZBQRYY), but this is a topic for another post.
Apollo is ready to dance on banking’s grave
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International Environmental Lawyer & Policy Consultant | ESG Consultant | Sessional Academic | PhD Researcher specialising in Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Human Rights and Sustainable Development
🌍 Are Significant Risk Transfers (SRTs) the Future of Sustainable Finance? 💼 Big banks like Santander, Crédit Agricole CIB, and Societe Generale are reimagining SRTs—products where investors assume default risks on loan portfolios—for a new era of ESG-conscious investing. By embedding sustainability or social impact goals into these transactions, banks hope to attract ethically minded investors, fueling projects like renewable energy and affordable housing. 🌱🏠 Yet, the industry is still grappling with defining what qualifies as truly “sustainable” in these deals. With no regulatory framework in place, the onus lies on banks and investors to navigate this uncharted territory. Can these rebranded SRTs genuinely contribute to a more sustainable future, or are we merely witnessing a strategic repackaging of risk? 🤔 💬 How should the financial sector standardize sustainable securitization? Is relying on banks’ promises enough, or do we need stricter oversight? Melissa Owen Marco Antonio Fujihara Darius Nassiry Arturo Brandt Bruna Paiva Mazziotti William J. #SustainableFinance #ESG #RiskManagement #FinanceInnovation #RenewableEnergy
Banks give credit risks an ethical makeover to sell to ESG investors
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🔎 Do voluntary Net Zero commitments by banks lead to meaningful changes in their behaviour? Recent research by Pari S. and her co-authors cast doubt on the efficacy of these commitments either through divestment or engagement. 📰 Read the policy brief, "Business as Usual: Bank Net Zero Commitments, Lending and Engagement" to learn more. https://lnkd.in/dszsbKSt #NetZeroCommitments #ESGRatings #ClimateChange
Business as Usual: Bank Net Zero Commitments, Lending, and Engagement - E-Axes Forum
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We are committed to engaging to further net zero ambitions on our Partner Funds’ behalf, and in doing so work towards a just transition that doesn’t leave any group or community behind. The article below delves into the detail of our engagement with four banks – Lloyds, HSBC, NatWest, and Barclays – making clear that we, along with Royal London Asset Management and Friends Provident Foundation, expect a just transition to be baked into their net zero plans. Read more on our latest collaborative engagement in the article on Impact-Investor.com
Institutional group pushes major UK banks to do more on the just transition | Impact Investor
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Are investments in #SustainableFinance truly unlocking value for #GCC banks? In our latest study, we delve into the importance of sustainable finance for banks. Here are the key insights on how banks can unlock maximum value from #ESG measures 👇 1) Ensure transition from treating sustainability as a separate initiative to embedding it as a fundamental part of their overarching strategy and core business model. 2) Align sustainability objectives with the overall business goals and ensure sustainability is a cornerstone of every strategic decision. 3) Support the shift toward sustainable finance with a set of initiatives that target both the client-facing and operational aspects of the bank. 💡Explore how banks can increase their #ESG orientation: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dWTgR2KV #RolandBerger #Banking Saumitra Sehgal, Luca Turba, Christian Biegert
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U.S. Maritime Knowledge Expert | Maritime Sustainability & Decarbonization | Infrastructure & Supply Chain Resiliency | Circular Economy | Professor of Business | CEO & Founder SuRe Strategy Group
https://lnkd.in/dASa-KHT UBS | Credit Suisse will increase lending to the shipping sector and decrease loans to fossil fuels - the biggest test yet of a mega-merger's impact on banks' sustainability commitments. #shippingindustry #maritimesector #sustainability
UBS looks to keep, grow shipping loans in post-merger green overhaul
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Banking transformation today involves a crucial intersection with ESG and the ongoing evolution of financial practices. Simply put, it means banks are increasingly focusing on not just financial gains but also on their impact on the environment, society, and governance structures. This integration of ESG principles is guiding how banks transform themselves. As the financial landscape changes, institutions are realising the importance of aligning with ESG criteria to manage risks, grab opportunities, and enhance long-term value. ESG is now a key factor in reshaping banking, emphasising transparency, ethical decision-making, and a commitment to positive societal and environmental outcomes. It reflects a shift toward a finance future that balances financial sustainability with global responsibility. #ESG #FinancialSustainability #GlobalResponsibility
Banking Transformation at the Intersection of ESG and Financial Evolution
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