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New European law regulates sustainability ratings: a victory for civil society and sustainable investors
Following a legislative process Finance Watch contributed to, the final adoption of an ambitious European regulation...
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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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ESG ratings must disaggregate ESG parameters to repair sustainable investors’ trust
For those who prefer to invest sustainably, an “ESG rating” purports to help these investors by...
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Europe must harmonise its patchwork of transition plan requirements
Transition plan requirements feature in several EU laws under discussion. Policymakers should harmonize these overlapping rules...
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Banks do best for society when they have more capital, not less
The European Parliament’s economics committee has decided not to require banks to hold one euro in...
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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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4 reasons why banks and insurers can’t withstand the climate crisis without extra loss-absorption capacity
The colossal financial risks arising from the climate crisis are not business as usual. Yet, systemic...
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Climate impacts loom large on the horizon for the insurance industry
Climate risk inaction from the policymakers portrays a future of economic disorder, unaffordable coverage for ordinary...
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8 lobby myths about higher capital requirements for fossil banking
With the risk of a “fossil subprime crisis” being a top concern of authorities in charge...
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