The Blog Financial reform for EU citizen
22 articles
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...
Reading level: Expert
Three months of banking profits could prevent a ‘fossil subprime’ crisis
The world’s 60 largest banks are exposed to around $1.35 trillion in risky fossil fuel assets....
Reading level: Regular
IPCC Report – The UN Urges Act Now to Prevent Climate-Driven Financial Shocks
IPCC confirms without a major shift of financial flows away from fossil finance, massive financial risks...
Reading level: Regular
The Insurance Industry and Climate Change: Shifting the Cost to Policyholders
As stewards of transition, insurers can mitigate climate-related risks and preserve access to affordable insurance for...
Reading level: Regular
Basel approach not sufficient to address climate-related risks
The publication of the “Principles for the effective management and supervision of climate-related financial risks” by...
Reading level: Expert
4 reasons why banks and insurers can’t withstand the climate crisis without extra loss-absorption capacity
Reading level: Expert
Climate risk: strong Pillar II prudential measures are needed but not enough
A detailed look at ongoing prudential initiatives under Pillar II shows that they are needed, but...
Reading level: Expert
Climate change: Are markets ready to finance the energy transition?
An overhaul of some economic fundamentals is necessary for finance to really integrate climate change. We...
Reading level: Expert
Capital requirements: a “silver bullet” against the looming climate-induced financial crises
The tremendous macro-economic consequences of the looming climate crisis are forcing financial supervisors to acknowledge that...
Reading level: Expert
Get involved
You can help tip the balance! Strengthen our impact by joining our collective efforts.
