Ugochukwu Nwadiani has received a 2024 Global Recognition Award for his significant contributions to the finance and sustainability sectors. His roles at JP Morgan, SEforALL, and McKinsey & Company have been pivotal in advancing clean energy initiatives and sustainable investment practices worldwide.

New York – July 30, 2024 —

Ugochukwu Nwadiani has received a 2024 Global Recognition Award for his significant contributions to the finance and sustainability sectors. His roles at JP Morgan, SEforALL, and McKinsey & Company have been pivotal in advancing clean energy initiatives and sustainable investment practices worldwide.

Nwadiani’s expertise and innovative strategies have consistently led to substantial improvements in sustainable finance. At JP Morgan, Nwadiani co-led the development of a Confidential Information Memorandum that facilitated the sale of a 700MW portfolio of renewable assets. This work showcased his commitment to green investments and his skill in creating impactful financial instruments.

Strategic Global Engagements

During his tenure with SEforALL and the United Nations, Nwadiani secured a landmark $1.5 billion from the World Bank for clean energy projects. This funding has been crucial in supporting sustainable energy developments across multiple governments. His negotiation of a $10 million debt facility with a commercial bank to scale up solar energy systems in decentralized regions further highlights his capability to leverage finance for sustainable growth.

Nwadiani advised the COP26 Energy Transition Council, enhancing global energy policies and investor engagements. His efforts in organizing the SEforALL Youth Summit, which engaged over 2,300 participants from 140 countries, have significantly influenced global perspectives on sustainable energy and climate policy.

Innovative Financial Strategies

At McKinsey & Company, Nwadiani designed a comprehensive infrastructure financing program to attract $10 billion in investments over five years. This program targeted critical infrastructure needs in Sub-Saharan Africa, showcasing his ability to integrate financial models with strategic development goals. His work developing a portfolio of mineral exploration projects illustrates his innovative approach to sustainably harnessing natural resources.

His leadership in implementing revenue-generating initiatives, which totaled $120 million for a West African tax authority, demonstrates his adeptness at enhancing public finance through targeted fiscal measures. These initiatives have profoundly impacted budget deficit reduction and fostered regional economic stability.

Final Words

Commenting on the award, Ugochukwu Nwadiani said, “I am deeply honored to receive a 2024 Global Recognition Award. This recognition underscores the importance of sustainable finance and the collective effort required to drive meaningful change. I am grateful for the opportunities to contribute to projects that align with my commitment to sustainability and innovation.”

Alex Sterling from the Global Recognition Awards™ remarked, “Nwadiani’s unique career path, spanning the private, public, and non-profit sectors, gives him a distinctive insight into the multifaceted nature of global financial ecosystems. His broad experience enriches his professional profile and amplifies his effectiveness in leading sustainable change across continents.”

Nwadiani’s extensive network and deep understanding of the interconnected dynamics of finance, policy, and sustainable development make him a leader in the field. His contributions are clear evidence of his profound influence on global sustainability practices, making him worthy of a 2024 Global Recognition Award.

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NAPLES, Fla., July 29, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mbanq, a global leader in Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), announces the launch of Estu, a financial and lifestyle mobile app for students in the USA, powered by Mbanq’s digital finance technology and compliance solutions. Estu’s app is live. It offers students a seamless way to manage their finances with an account and debit card, as well as solutions to manage academic responsibilities and social engagements.

Estu’s app, now available for download on both the App Store and Google Play, is designed specifically for students. It features a suite of tools to simplify financial management and to get the most out of the student experience. With an Estu account and debit card, students can manage finances efficiently. It adds a calendar of exclusive student events and the ability to connect with local and global student communities to enrich their social lives.

Key Features of Estu:

Students can manage their finances with the Estu debit card and benefit from secure financial transactions through Mbanq’s integrated payment system. This includes checking accounts, P2P transfers, ACH, wire, domestic and international transfers, and contactless payments.

Estu connects students with exclusive mainstream and unique underground brands, offering beautiful experiences, products, and discounts to enhance student life. Estu’s exclusive partnerships provide users with special deals on purchases such as concert tickets, tech gadgets, food and drinks, books, and more.

Additionally, students can easily keep on top of their academic and social schedules. The app’s calendar feature helps students stay organized by syncing their schedules with their phone calendars, receive alerts for classes and assignments, and plan their academic responsibilities more effectively.

Currently, Estu is open to further partnering with brands to bring their products and services to improve student life for the 2024-25 academic year.

Estu is built on Mbanq’s BaaS platform, which combines cutting-edge technology with meticulous regulatory compliance. Vlad Lounegov, CEO of Mbanq, says, “Estu’s unique value proposition of meaningful connections, events, and financial tools positions Estu as a pioneering platform in the neobanking space for students.

“With Mbanq’s resilient support, FinTech platforms like Estu can quickly launch innovative financial products while ensuring regulatory compliance. Our comprehensive ‘as-a-service’ portfolio, including compliance, lending, back office, and dispute resolutions, makes it easy for FinTechs to launch and thrive.”

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Raul Wald, Founder & Chief Visionary Officer at Estu, adds, “Mbanq’s open banking APIs, technology and compliance solutions have enabled us to create a modern digital experience for students.

“Estu provides a more enjoyable experience for students, simplifying the process of organizing and managing their day-to-day lives. By streamlining the time-consuming tasks of personal finance management, Estu allows students to concentrate on their personal and academic growth.”

Mbanq is a leading FinTech provider with a global presence. Known for its meticulous regulatory compliance, modern technology, and industry-specific solutions, Mbanq empowers traditional banks, neobanks, credit unions, and FinTech platforms to create and operate digital finance at any scale. Mbanq’s white-label mobile apps and open banking APIs ensure a modern digital experience while maintaining compliance and innovation. www.mbanq.com

Based in Boston, USA, Estu is a student life FinTech that integrates every branch of student life into one service. The company’s mission is to make student life more economical through personalized financial services, exclusive experiences with brands, and seamless academic integration. Estu is not a bank. Estu is a financial technology company. Banking services are provided by Mbanq’s Banking partner, Evolve Bank & Trust, Member FDIC. www.estulife.com

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Scottish FinTech Aveni has raised $14 million to bring AI to the financial services field.

The company announced its Series A on Monday (July 29), saying it would use the funding to build on its efforts to create artificial intelligence (AI) products and large language models (LLMs) specifically for the financial services industry.

“The financial services industry does not need AI models that can quote Shakespeare, it needs AI models that deliver transparency, trust and above all correctness,” Joseph Twigg, Aveni’s CEO, said in a news release. “The way to achieve this is to develop small, highly tuned language models, trained on financial services data, reviewed by financial services experts for specific financial services use cases.”

According to the release, the new financing will allow Aveni to develop FinLLM, a financial services-specific large language model, in collaboration with new investors Lloyds Banking Group and Nationwide.

The funding comes at a time when the financial services sector has shown some reluctance to embrace AI.

A report last month by the Financial Times (FT) said that concerns about regulations and job losses have prevented banks from adopting AI products.

“The big banks will definitely not adopt [the technology] as quickly as any of the FinTech,” said Tom Blomfield, co-founder of neobank Monzo and group partner at Silicon Valley startup incubator Y Combinator. 

He also noted that generative AI will “make banks more efficient and able to provide the same products at a cheaper cost.”

The report cited a study by Capgemini that said only 6% of retail banks were prepared for widespread AI implementation, as well as an estimate by McKinsey that AI could add up to $340 billion in value per year to the global banking sector.

“People don’t understand that it’s there as a productivity tool,” Nasir Zubairi, CEO of FinTech accelerator Luxembourg House of Financial Technology, told the FT. “They still genuinely believe it will take away their jobs.”

Meanwhile, a recent report by the U.S. House Financial Services Committee’s AI Working Group spotlighted the technology’s potential to expand access to credit, enhance fraud detection and improve customer service.

However, the report also also warned of challenges involving data privacy, potential bias in algorithmic decision-making and the need to make sure AI systems comply with the law.