The annual Fintech & Sustainability Forum in Dhaka brought together investors, policymakers, and academics to explore the intersection of technology and green finance. Among the keynote speakers was Anwesha Basu, Assistant Chief Analyst at CBL Exchange, who delivered a compelling address on the role of artificial intelligence in advancing ESG strategies.
Basu highlighted how AI tools can help investors analyze environmental performance and corporate responsibility at scale, reducing the risks of “greenwashing” and channeling funds toward genuinely sustainable industries. She urged institutional investors in South Asia to prioritize capital allocation into renewable energy, textiles, and manufacturing sectors that adopt sustainable practices.
She also presented insights from her work at CBL Exchange, demonstrating how AI-driven models can enhance cross-border risk management while embedding ESG metrics into investment portfolios. “Finance is not just about wealth accumulation; it is a tool for social equity and environmental stewardship,” Basu noted during her remarks.
In addition, Basu underscored the importance of inclusive financial education, particularly for women and rural communities. She stressed that sustainable investment should encompass access and participation, enabling broader segments of society to benefit from capital market growth.
During the forum, Basu engaged with clean energy firms and regional financial institutions to promote collaborative initiatives that support the green transition across South Asia. Industry experts observed that her speech underscored a “tech-driven and responsibility-led” vision for the region’s financial markets. In addition to her professional expertise, Basu is recognized for her long-standing commitment to grassroots education, having launched “Community Finance Classes” that have reached more than 20 rural communities across South Asia.
Colleagues describe her as a leader who combines academic depth with market pragmatism, and whose career reflects a consistent effort to bridge culture, finance, and social responsibility. Her recognition as a “Sustainable Finance Pioneer” in 2023 further reinforced her reputation as one of the region’s most influential voices in responsible investing. With her growing role at CBL Exchange, she continues to shape a vision of finance that integrates technology, sustainability, and inclusivity.
Born in 1980 in Kolkata, Anwesha Basu comes from a distinguished family with deep roots in academia, arts, and civic life. Her father was a professor of economics, and her mother a classical dance teacher, while the Basu family itself prospered during the colonial era through tea exports and legal practice, maintaining cultural ties with the Tagore family. Educated at St. Xavier’s College in Kolkata and later at Oxford University, she combined a strong humanities foundation with financial expertise. This interdisciplinary background has shaped her reputation as a rare leader who bridges culture, economics, and sustainable investment.
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