Climate change
UK regulators welcome plans for clearer green mandate
Government unveils first “green finance strategy”, including changes to policy remits
UK opposition sees greater role for BoE in fighting climate change
John McDonnell says BoE can do more to drive investment in productive, green sectors
Carney pledges BoE will shape ‘future of finance’
BoE wants innovation on balance sheet access, SME credit and climate stress tests
‘Green bonds’ are helping firms clean up their act – NBER paper
But bonds only have a significant impact if they are independently certified, researcher finds
Climate change focus report 2019
Central banks and regulators have recognised the need to take responsibility for risks emerging as a result of climate change, but there remains an abundance of work to be undertaken, and Central Banking hopes this report will provide some guidance on…
Call to arms on climate change
Following Mark Carney’s “breaking the tragedy of the horizon” speech in 2015, it became apparent central banks and regulators needed to sit up and take responsibility for risks emerging as a result of climate change.
Climate disclosures still ‘insufficient’ – task force
There has been progress on climate disclosures but much more is needed, report says
Green solutions – Supporting our clients along their green investment value chain
From extreme weather to transition risks, the systemic challenge of climate change lies in the interconnectedness of risk. Amundi is helping to shape solutions by integrating climate risks across its asset classes and pushing public debate forward.
RBA flags regional risks from green energy transition
Fossil fuel exporters likely to face negative impact without benefiting from new sources of energy
Climate change – Where can central banks contribute?
Climate change is becoming increasingly important to central banks thanks to its implications for financial stability. In a forum sponsored by Amundi, Central Banking convened a panel of experts to discuss the latest innovations, regulations and…
Open letter calls for next BoE governor to ‘serve the whole of society’
94 signatories urge BoE to “evolve” to tackle major problems
Can central bankers turn finance green?
The Network for Greening the Financial System aims to bring about fundamental change. The central bankers who created it made a strong start but face serious challenges.
A powerful new force – Central banks and climate-related risks
Increasing global concern about climate change is causing central banks to take notice of the issue and its potential implications. Frédéric Samama, head of institutional client coverage at Amundi, examines the findings of Central Banking’s survey on…
The calm before the storm – The climate change 2019 survey
As climate-related risks to the financial sector become increasingly understood, central banks are demonstrating their willingness to develop capabilities to analyse the impact and modify their policies. A new survey indicates a watershed for central…
BoE makes climate risk a hot topic for banks
Financial institutions must entrust oversight of climate risk to named individual under senior managers regime
A climate of change
Central banks are striving to take practical steps to tackle climate change risks. Can they succeed?
Why two degrees matters to central banks
Ulrich Volz explores why strong leadership is required from central banks and supervisors to ensure the financial sector will be in a position to weather climate risks.
RBNZ points to high private debt as main financial stability risk
New Zealand central bank stresses climate change impact on insurance industry
Hong Kong’s first green bond issuance oversubscribed
HKMA’s $1 billion five-year green bond proves highly popular
BIS’s da Silva says climate change is an ‘epistemological break’
Climate change is starting to revolutionise investors’ thinking about risk, says deputy chief
HKMA unveils measures to combat climate change risks
HKMA will be government’s representative in potential HK$100 billion green bond offering
Central Banking’s ‘Leaders’ for custody, banking and gold
Reserve managers reveal their top counterparties
Central banks prove eager investors in AIIB debut
Official sector snaps up two-thirds of AIIB’s inaugural bond issuance