Green finance
BIS launches green bond fund for central banks
Institution aims to use fund’s clout to influence development of green investment standards
Carney calls for more nuanced approach to green metrics
Binary green-brown distinction is not enough to drive transition to low-carbon industry, BoE chief says
Five insights into China’s green finance transformation
China’s top-down, state-directed mechanism may be the most effective way to embed green finance in a timely manner, writes the PBoC’s Ma Jun
Mark Carney on joined-up policy-making, forward guidance and Brexit
BoE governor rules out negative rates and change to inflation targets, offers update on too-big-to-fail and use of CCyBs, highlights challenges of an asymmetric monetary system, hits out at cumbersome payments and warns Facebook’s libra cannot ‘learn as…
Sovereigns increase fixed-income allocations amid volatility
Central banks intend to increase renminbi allocations and adopt ESG, survey finds
UK regulators welcome plans for clearer green mandate
Government unveils first “green finance strategy”, including changes to policy remits
BIS to scale up banking services as part of new strategy
“Innovation BIS 2025” envisages broader research agenda and new channels of co-operation