20 July 2016

Daily Tearsheet: How banking CEOs are focusing on sustainability, and the impact of instability of Terra and GYEN stablecoins

• External pressures are going on banks to adopt new sustainability measures. Is it working?
• Also, putting the meltdown of Terra -- a large stablecoin -- into context.

Sounds unstable: fluctuations in Terra and GYEN stablecoins make billions disappear

• Issues with coins like GYEN and UST have shaken trust in stablecoins
• UST could’ve fallen due to an attack. Sources say a truly decentralized blockchain shouldn't be this vulnerable in the first place

How banking CEOs are focusing on sustainability, in 4 charts

• Sustainability has started to enter the corporate agenda, rising towards the top of the priority list for an increasing proportion of banking and finance chief executives.
• However, the path to sustainability is not a clear one – many executives say that there are still many uncertainties around how to implement such strategies and what the benefits would be on the bottom line.

Daily Tearsheet: Product-first and the SEO burst, and how fintech brands pick the right suppliers

Marketing Briefing: The case of product-first and the SEO burst

• In this week’s briefing, we cover what’s new in marketing for banks – big, small, and digital alike.
• Plus, we’re digging into SEO in the fintech world through some interesting numbers.