Financial Innovation for Global Sustainability: Integrating FinTech, Green Finance, and Inclusive Growth

Financial Innovation for Global Sustainability provides essential insight and practical strategies for navigating the evolving landscape of sustainable finance to demonstrate how FinTech can drive environmental sustainability and promote inclusive economic growth.

Financial Innovation for Global Sustainability centers on the integration of financial technology (FinTech) with sustainable development and inclusive economic growth. This volume delves into how FinTech can be leveraged to promote environmental sustainability, enhance financial inclusion, and support equitable economic development. The content will explore various aspects of sustainable finance, including green finance, digital financial services, and the role of innovation in driving sustainability within the financial sector. A multi-disciplinary approach draws insights from finance, economics, technology, and environmental studies and features empirical research, case studies, theoretical analyses, and policy discussions. This book will not only discuss current trends and innovations in sustainable FinTech but critically analyze challenges, regulatory hurdles, and ethical considerations.

In essence, the book will serve as a comprehensive resource on sustainable financial innovation, offering insights into how FinTech can be a catalyst for positive change in the global financial landscape. Sustainable FinTech sits at the intersection of financial innovation, environmental sustainability, and social equity, reflecting a broader shift in how industries and disciplines are evolving to address the complex challenges of the 21st century. Financial Innovation for Global Sustainability situates itself within this critical discourse, offering a comprehensive exploration of how FinTech can be harnessed to lead the charge towards a sustainable and inclusive future.

Mohd Afjal, PhD is an assistant professor in the Business School at the Vellore Institute of Technology with over six years of teaching experience. He has an impressive portfolio of publications with 21 scholarly papers in renowned journals, as well as two book chapters. He also serves as a reviewer for high-impact factor journals in finance and sustainability. His teaching interests encompass financial management, economic analysis, investment management, and financial modelling.

Ramona Birau, PhD is a lecturer for the Faculty of Education Science, Law, and Public Administration at Constantin Brancusi University with over ten years of experience. She has published over 100 research papers in journals and conferences and authored four books. In addition, she is the Editor in Chief of two international journals. Her research interests include financial markets, economics, cybernetics and statistics, quantitative finance, financial econometrics, management, behavioral psychology, economic sociology, and management.