Advanced technologies like Deepfakes are dispatched more frequently in the financial fraud and manipulation to manipulate the stakeholders and markets. Deepfake is synthetic media created using artificial intelligence techniques; the deep fake can impersonate the person's voice, picture, and videos. As a result posing severe risks to the privacy of financial transactions and corporate communications. This chapter focuses on the emerging area of financial fraud with focus on the use of deepfake for stock manipulation and impersonation and spreading fake information. Last, the author offers a complex approach, which deals with both the regulation and the technology, and instruction levels to prevent the financial industry from this sophisticated fraud. It is our belief that carrying out this analysis will help expand the dialogue on financial fraud prevention during the age of artificial intelligence.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS) of the United Nations must be linked with technological advancement and sustainable economic practices. The study provides empirical evidence on how Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies and Circular Economy (CE) practices will facilitate faster achievement of the SDGs in G20 economies from 2000 to 2024. The research supports the synergistic effect of I4.0 and CE on sustainability by using panel data analysis by industry and region. The results indicate that integrating I4.0 technologies, including internet usage by individuals, importing ICT goods, exporting high technology products, and manufacturing advanced products, alongside CE principles, leads to high resource utilisation, reduced environmental impacts, and increased innovation. The empirical data demonstrate that Industry 4.0 technology-driven transformations and circular economy practices can enhance sustainability performance, as measured by Adjusted Net Savings, in G20 economies. Digital variables such as internet utilisation, ICT imports, and resource-related sustainable decisions like renewable energy adoption are positively associated with sustainability outcomes- highlighting the synergy between digitalisation and environmental sustainability towards SDGS 7, 9, 12, and 13. To ensure effective integration of technology and CE, policy recommendations include developing more robust digital infrastructure, offering rebates with sustainability-related incentives, and establishing standards for assessment. These efforts by G20 countries should be coordinated with other initiatives, such as the G20 Osaka Blue Ocean Vision and G20 Sustainable Finance Roadmap. Such strategic arrangements can foster green, inclusive development and accelerate the realisation of the SDGS.

Renewable energy funds play a crucial role in financing sustainable energy projects, which are critical for meeting environmental and climate objectives. However, these funds face many complex problems that must be considered in order to maximise their impact and efficacy. This chapter digs into the major issues confronting renewable energy funds and suggests possible methods to address them. Limited funding access, regulatory uncertainty, and risk perceptions associated with developing technology are some of the major challenges. Furthermore, concerns about project scalability and the necessity for standardised frameworks for evaluating investment opportunities are discussed. To attain sustainability goals, novel options such as blended finance models, improved risk-sharing systems, and more stakeholder involvement are presented. The chapter emphasises the need to combine green finance concepts with technical improvements to fully realise the promise of renewable energy funds in driving the transition to a green future. Request access from your librarian to read this chapter's full text.