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First US state financial regulator joins NGFS
25 September 2019The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS) has become the first US state financial regulator to join the Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System (NGFS).
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NGFS chair calls for 'effective' carbon taxes
03 September 2019Frank Elderson, chair of the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS), has called on governments to improve their coordination of carbon taxes to help combat climate change.
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Most ASEAN banks still financing coal power and deforestation, says WWF
21 August 2019The vast majority of banks in south-east Asia are still financing ‘unsustainable’ activities such as coal-fired power and deforestation, says WWF.
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Central banks are 'not leading by example' on climate change
08 July 2019Central banks have started playing "a crucial role" in mobilising the institutions they supervise to address climate risks, but "seem more hesitant to lead by example" when it comes to their own investments, a report argues.
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Japan's regulator engages financial players on climate risk
12 February 2019Japan's Financial Services Agency is stepping up its focus on climate risk and is increasingly engaging with firms on the issue. Hiroshi Ota and Satoshi Ikeda explain why to Elena K. Johansson
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The 12 themes set to shape 2019
04 January 2019What are the areas to watch for responsible investing in 2019, asks Peter Cripps