External | what does this mean? This content is provided by an external author without editing by Finextra. It expresses the views and opinions of the author. The 5 Green Fintechs You Need To Watch In 2021 14 hours ago 1 Regardless of your beliefs on the extent of climate change and global warming, we can safely assume all of us want a healthier and cleaner planet to live in. For some reading this, it can be difficult to find the link between fintech (financial technology) and the environment. But the actual relatability of the two may surprise you, even at the macro-level. Take for instance the impact of the Global Financial Crisis of 2008/09. Triggered by the fall of U.S. house prices, borrowers inability to repay their mortgages, and loose regulation that allowed banks to over leverage themselves.