Overview

The award will be specifically linked to an example of innovation provided by the firm as part of its submission. In this context, innovation could be in terms of service, a particular product line, or the development and deployment of new technology that supports sustainable finance. Innovation could relate to the involvement of the firm in the deployment of a particular sustainable financial instrument, transaction or structure, provided that it can be demonstrated that the Jersey firm played a key role on the innovative aspects thereof.

FAQs

What will the judges be looking for in this category?

This category is designed to reward a firm whose activities reflect the drive to position Jersey as a centre for innovation and quality in relation to sustainable finance, as outlined in the report, Jersey for Good – A Sustainable Future.

In this context, relevant innovation could be in terms of service, a particular product line, amendments to policies, or the development and deployment of new technology-driven solution that supports sustainable finance (e.g., in terms of data and reporting, impact measurement etc.).

Innovation could relate to the involvement of the firm in the deployment of a particular sustainable financial instrument, transaction/fund, or structure, provided that it can be demonstrated that the Jersey firm played a key role in supporting the innovative aspects thereof.

The innovation in question should support the scaling up of sustainable finance, and be part of a wider culture of innovation within the nominated Member firm.

What information should I include on the nomination form?

Nominations should explain and give the example of innovation, detailing its relevance to increasing the deployment of capital to sustainable objectives.

Group-level innovation may be relevant, but only to the extent that this has a demonstrable bearing on the relevant activities conducted by the nominee firm in Jersey. This award can be given to a firm or a team within a firm.

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