Cross River secures $100 million to help fintech firms tap mainstream banking

New Jersey-based community bank Cross River's mission is to propel financial inclusion by helping financial tech ventures access mainstream banking infrastructure without securing a banking license.

Incofin helps launch climate resilience insurance for Nicaragua’s farmers

The Belgian impact investor is backing Nicaraguan microfinance organizations Fundenuse and Micrédito in rolling out “event-based” insurance policies to 6,000 small farmers.

The Brief’s Big 8: Impact in a recession, alternative capital, cookie-cutter products, adaptation finance, Agent of Impact Paul Polman

The Brief’s Big 8: Impact in a recession, alternative capital, cookie-cutter products, adaptation finance, Agent of Impact Paul Polman

Follow the Talent: Agents of Impact Special Report for Dec. 7

Agents of Impact weekly roundup: Follow the talent with career moves, job openings, events and opportunities.

Blending finance for climate adaptation, Harlem Capital’s raise, New Zealand’s social enterprise fund, Paul Polman’s legacy

Blending finance for climate adaptation, Harlem Capital’s raise, New Zealand's social enterprise fund, Paul Polman's legacy

What does Paul Polman’s legacy mean for socially and environmentally responsible companies?

A year before Paul Polman, the 62-year-old chief executive of consumer packaged goods giant Unilever announced his retirement last week, he fought an epic battle for the future of the company – and perhaps of capitalism.

Changing climate means growing demand for ‘adaptation finance’

Climate adaptation has remained largely overlooked and underinvested. Now, investment funds and vehicles that target adaptation solutions are beginning to line up to move significant amounts of capital.