The Blog Financial reform for EU citizen
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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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How the Omnibus proposal sets the foundation for a deregulation agenda
The Omnibus threatens key sustainable finance rules. Finance Watch explains what’s at stake and why protecting...
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4 reasons why banks and insurers can’t withstand the climate crisis without extra loss-absorption capacity
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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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COP28: 5 reforms to bridge the climate finance gap
Ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), Finance Watch sets out 5 key reform proposals...
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