Climate change
Eurozone bank uncompetitiveness a ‘myth’ – Schnabel
Regulations have made lenders better, says ECB board member
Advancing sustainability post-COP29
The Central Bank of Azerbaijan is striving to assist the domestic and international transition to a greener economy, writes its governor, Taleh Kazimov
Financial stability depends on central bank co-operation – ECCB deputy
Valda Henry tells Autumn Meetings that collaboration is vital for small islands’ survival
Curaçaoan governor highlights AI, climate and cyber risks
Richard Doornbosch says Caribbean’s small, open economies faced heightened threats
France could lose 7% of GDP from climate-linked event – BdF deputy
Bénassy-Quéré says even ‘the most ardent’ sceptics will have to accept reality of global warming
ECB fines Spanish bank for not complying with climate rules
Supervisor imposes first-ever financial penalty over environmental prudential requirements
Climate risks still underplayed in credit ratings – ECB blog
Sovereign bonds, utilities and automotive and insurance sector securities most impacted by climate
Is independence compatible with climate action?
Lessons from China indicate relationship between governments and central banks may need to change, argues Mathias Larsen
Asia-Pacific central banks list geopolitics, AI among key challenges
EMEAP, representing monetary authorities from across region, commits to strengthening co-operation
Lagarde calls for EU-wide clean energy strategy
Integrated capital markets to finance affordable and sustainable sources of power, ECB president says
Tariffs will not solve US ‘twin deficits’, BdF governor says
Villeroy de Galhau wants to maintain spirit of transatlantic co-operation despite disagreements
Rising temperatures raise inflation expectations – ECB paper
Global warming also leads to greater pessimism about growth, research finds
Central banks must focus on comms – Bank of Finland panel
Institutions need to concentrate on anchoring inflation expectations, governors say
Trump ally nominated as IMF first deputy managing director
Dan Katz has ties to US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent and former BoE governor Mervyn King
World Bank report says going green makes economic sense
Authors tie employment, resources and productivity to environmental health
Miran claims climate work is real threat to Fed independence
Nominee would ‘forcefully push back’ on bank incorporating global warming risks in its assessments
Geopolitics, crypto and inequality are systemic risks – ESRB panel
Geopolitical risk is shaping markets, institutions and the financial system, says Olli Rehn
Climate change harming global economy – BoK study
Study finds high income countries more vulnerable to climate change, in contrast to other research
Climate risks still on the fringe of monetary policy in Asia
Notwithstanding efforts by the PBoC and BoJ, there is still a need to observe persistent and measurable impacts on inflation and output before climate change truly influences interest rate policy, argues Sayuri Shirai
Central banks’ climate comms influence markets – CEPR column
Researchers draw conclusions after examining more than 35,000 speeches on environmental issues
Book notes: How low interest rates change the world, by Jesper Rangvid
This book investigates the possible causes of ultra-low interest rates, the problems low rates cause and the path of future rates