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Banks are only part of the story. Where is risk in the financial system?
Traditionally, finance is explained through banks taking in savings and making loans that stay on their...
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Europe’s green finance rules need teeth to be enforceable
Strong oversight and real sanctions are needed to avoid derailing the transition and keep the market...
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French parliament endorses civil society recommendations on European Central Bank climate policies
A new French parliamentary report explores the European Central Bank’s role in the climate crisis. It...
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Misleading economic models increase the risk of a climate financial crisis
The models used by economic authorities to quantify the financial impact of climate change give financial...
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Europe’s sustainability rules are under attack: Here’s how your money can still play a role
As the world races to meet climate and sustainability goals, savers and retail investors often wonder...
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#NoMoreCrises: Unkept Promises of Reform
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More risk, no reward? The strange revival of securitisation
Reviving securitisation won’t fix Europe’s investment gap. It recycles old loans instead of channelling new capital...
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Climate risk and insurance: a small step forward, but is it enough?
Insurance regulators all over the world are starting to take a closer look into climate risks,...
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Unprepared, the financial system will triple people’s bills for climate change
Climate impacts, uninsured costs, and failing banks: people will pay three times over for fossil finance....
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