Insights Podcast Banking on Change: Aligning Finance with Social and Environmental Progress
In this episode of the Insights Podcast, host Tony Craddock sits down with Steve Round, a veteran in socially responsible banking. With a rich background and roles as the chair of the Ecology Building Society and co-founder of SaaScada, Steve delves into how integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors can redefine the financial services industry.
He discusses the unique challenges and opportunities facing legacy banks and fintechs in making genuinely inclusive financial products that cater to all income levels. Steve advocates financial inclusivity over inclusion, emphasising that true change requires providing first-class banking services to all, irrespective of economic status.
This conversation is a deep dive into the practical steps financial institutions can take to support sustainability and build a banking environment that contributes positively to society and the planet.
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