The primary objective of Fintech for ESG and the Circular Economy is to evaluate how fintech advancements and sustainable practices effectively drive transformative and sustainable change. It aims to motivate individuals with ideas and discussions to promote financial technology and foster creativity for a more sustainable and equitable future.
The book delves into the intersection of technology and sustainability, offering insights into how big data, machine learning, and blockchain technology are transforming ESG practices and the circular economy. It highlights the potential of FinTech to drive sustainable finance, explores the current role of cyber ecosystems and digital currencies in sustainable finance, and examines the intricate legal landscape surrounding green finance in India. The book also discusses the influence of ESG factors on financial decision-making and the integration of sustainability metrics into financial analysis, supported by examples of how companies and investors are adopting these practices.
Additionally, the book explores the role of financial institutions in enabling crowdfunding platforms, particularly in African markets, and provides case studies that demonstrate their impact on financial inclusion and entrepreneurship. It also analyzes the legal implications of blockchain and smart contracts within FinTech, the convergence of digital business models with ESG principles, and the role of digital currencies in promoting financial inclusion and sustainable economic growth, particularly in India. The book concludes with an exploration of tokenomics and its potential to incentivize sustainable behaviors, and examines how digital finance innovations in Tanzania are improving financial inclusion by overcoming barriers to financial services for the unbanked population.
Audience
This book will be of interest to scholars, researchers, academicians, and students of commerce, banking, finance, sustainability, and financial technology. This book is helpful for business professionals, researchers, and technical industry workers in finance and artificial intelligence.
Table of Contents
Preface xviiAcknowledgments xix
1 Data-Driven Sustainability: Unlocking the Potential of Machine Learning and Big Data for ESG Integration and the Circular Economy 1
Priya Soni
2 Blockchain Technology and Its Potential in Sustainable Finance and Investment 13
Neeti Misra, Abhilasha Chauhan and Nikita Siddhu
3 The Relationship Between FinTech and Financial Sustainability: Turkey Case 31
Seda Yıldırım, Tuğba Kantarcı, Durmuş Çağrı Yıldırım and Kenan Aydın
4 Leveraging FinTech for the Advancement of Circular Economy 49
Radha Agarwal, Mariam Fatima and Amit Malhotra
5 Cyber Ecosystem and Digital Currency: Review and Current Status 63
Nitish Ojha, Divya Gohil and Abhishek Vaish
6 Navigating the Legal Landscape of Green Finance and Responsible Investment in India: A Critical Analysis 93
Shikha Dimri and Anushka Srivastava
7 Impact of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and the Circular Economy (CE) on Financial Decision-Making 119
Jeanne-Marie Lawrence
8 Institutions and Crowdfunding Success in Africa 149
Isaac Appiah-Otoo
9 Legal Aspects of Smart Contracts and Application of Blockchain Technology in FinTech 173
Gioia Arnone
10 ESG Excellence in the Digital World: Circular Economy E-Business Solutions 193
Rubee Singh, Akash Gupta and Vinay Kandpal
11 Role of FinTech in Fueling Social Change: A Field Study 205
Sai Aanchal
12 Significance of Digital Currencies in Sustainable Finance and Investment - An Indian Perspective 225
Sulagna Das
13 A Leap Towards Tokenomics: The Future of Sustainability 247
Soumyajit Chakraborty
14 Advancing Financial Inclusion through Digital Finance Innovations in Tanzania 255
Galinoma Gahele Lubawa and Vinay Kandpal D. Litt
Index 289
