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The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgency of adopting innovative approaches and technological advancements to foster environmental sustainability and social welfare. Financial technology (Fintech) emerges as a key player in this movement, offering solutions to shape a more sustainable world post-pandemic. Leveraging Fintech presents opportunities to advance eco-conscious business practices and facilitate the transition towards sustainable finance models. Moreover, the convergence of Fintech with healthcare holds promise for enhancing access, affordability, and efficiency in healthcare delivery. This chapter aims to explore key sustainability implications of Fintech in three key areas—strategizing Fintech for eco-conscious business and financial empowerment, regulatory innovation and collaboration strategies for accelerating ESG-driven finance, and Fintech’s potential in healthcare services. Furthermore, benefits, costs, opportunities, and threats of leveraging Fintech for sustainability are identified. Policy implications are discussed, emphasizing the need for regulatory frameworks that promote green financing, ethical operations, and digital resilience while addressing disparities in Fintech access and benefits. Overall, embracing Fintech for sustainability signifies a paradigm shift towards a resilient, inclusive, and environmentally conscious future.

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Leveraging Financial Technology and Innovation for Sustainability in the Post-Covid Era

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    2025年

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  • Sisira Colombage,
  • Madurika Nanayakkara,
  • Suborna Barua,
  • Udari N. Colombage

摘要

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgency of adopting innovative approaches and technological advancements to foster environmental sustainability and social welfare. Financial technology (Fintech) emerges as a key player in this movement, offering solutions to shape a more sustainable world post-pandemic. Leveraging Fintech presents opportunities to advance eco-conscious business practices and facilitate the transition towards sustainable finance models. Moreover, the convergence of Fintech with healthcare holds promise for enhancing access, affordability, and efficiency in healthcare delivery. This chapter aims to explore key sustainability implications of Fintech in three key areas—strategizing Fintech for eco-conscious business and financial empowerment, regulatory innovation and collaboration strategies for accelerating ESG-driven finance, and Fintech’s potential in healthcare services. Furthermore, benefits, costs, opportunities, and threats of leveraging Fintech for sustainability are identified. Policy implications are discussed, emphasizing the need for regulatory frameworks that promote green financing, ethical operations, and digital resilience while addressing disparities in Fintech access and benefits. Overall, embracing Fintech for sustainability signifies a paradigm shift towards a resilient, inclusive, and environmentally conscious future.