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06 Dec 2021

Welcome to Tech Green Finance Week

Welcome to Tech Green Finance Week

During this week we will be bringing you news, views and insights from industry experts on the opportunities for the technology and financial industries to come together to make a difference and support the transition to a low-carbon economy.

You can read more below #TechGreenFinance.

COP26 has been a welcome stimulus and this week we will explore what the new announcements mean for the technology and financial services sectors and what role technology will play in mobilising climate finance.

Whether you are interested in contributing your industry expertise or want to discover more about green finance projects, check out the insights shared below:

Payments and climate finance

 

 

Technology and the role of data

 

Shaping a greener economy

 

techUK is organising an event on Wednesday 8 December with industry experts and policy makers on the next steps for the technology and financial sectors to drive the green finance agenda. Find out more and join us on Wednesday!

General Information

techUK's Financial Services and Payments Programme builds a greater understanding of the 'technological art of the possible' in order to apply it to the reform and evolution of the financial systems. The programme focuses on: digital banking, insurance, payments, cyber security, financial inclusion and the adoption of distributed ledger technology. The programme also represents the voice of the tech industry in the fast-evolving policy and regulatory developments affecting the sector.

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Andy Thornley

Andy Thornley

Head of Financial Services, techUK

Andy joined techUK in August 2022 as Head of Programme – Financial Services. His role includes leading techUK’s work in building a greater understanding of the 'technological art of the possible' in order to apply it to the reform and evolution of financial systems.

Before joining techUK, Andy worked for a number of other bodies in the financial services sector, including the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, where in addition to owning policy and public affairs, he was also responsible for fostering InsurTech in the sector.

Andy has a degree in Human Biology and holds a Certificate in Insurance (Cert CII) qualification from the Chartered Insurance Institute. Outside of work, Andy is an avid cyclist and races competitively both on the road as well as the velodrome.
Email:
[email protected]
Twitter:
@AndrewThornley
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mr-andy-thornley/

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Ella Gago-Brookes

Team Assistant, Markets, techUK

Ella joined techUK in November 2023 as a Markets Team Assistant, supporting the Justice and Emergency Services, Central Government and Financial Services Programmes.  

Before joining the team, she was working at the Magistrates' Courts in legal administration and graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2022.  Ella attained an undergraduate degree in History and Politics, and a master's degree in International Relations and Security Studies, with a particular interest in studying asylum rights and gendered violence.  

In her spare time she enjoys going to the gym, watching true crime documentaries, travelling, and making her best attempts to become a better cook.  

Email:
[email protected]

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You can also follow the campaign on techUK's Twitter and LinkedIn - #TechGreenFinance.

 

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