Page 2 - Finance Study Group News Today

Interview: Britain-China cooperation helps build greener future for world, says City of London mayor-

In this article, we provide a high-level overview of the regulatory regime and key trends in green finance in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. This Part 1 addresses...

How central banks are tackling climate change risks (Credit: Unsplash) This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Silvia Anna Ainio, Policy Officer, European Commission Central banks have an increasingly critical role in tackling climate change policy objectives. Incorporating climate-related risks into regulatory frameworks remains challenging but central banks are starting to lead the way. The case for incorporat...

Cormann’s new job is to fix capitalism to cut emissions: Aviva Save Share London | Mathias Cormann, incoming boss of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, has been urged to take leadership of a global overhaul of the international financial system so that it counters, rather than fuels, climate change. The former Australian finance minister takes the reins in June, and the £405 billion ($725 billion) fund manager Aviva Investors says he will run the only internation...

Ex-Jones Day partner launches sustainability-focused boutique in Hong Kong 08 February 2021 Ben McQuhae & Co will choose work based on the UNs Sustainable Development Goals Ben McQuhae Former Jones Day partner Ben McQuhae has launched a boutique law firm in Hong Kong that will be focused entirely on sustainability and innovation. The eponymously named Ben McQuhae & Co says it aims to operate at the intersection of law, ESG and technology, providing advisory services to multinationals, small ...

Boost for green finance LI XIN/FOR CHINA DAILY Chinas central bank is introducing new methods to help the country achieve its carbon neutrality objective Environmental and climate challenges remain urgent as countries respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. They affect us all, and their consequences will be more lasting and far-reaching. China recently announced the aim to peak its carbon emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060. This long-term vision reflects Chinas commit...

Yi Gang: Supporting low carbon development with green finance Video speech by Mr Yi Gang, Governor of the Peoples Bank of China, at the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) 2020, 9 December 2020. Central bank speech  |  Ladies and gentlemen, dear friends, It is my great pleasure to attend the fintech festival virtually. Environmental and climate challenges remain urgent as countries respond to COVID-19. They affect us all, and their consequences will be more lasting and far-rea...