Climate change is one of the defining challenges of our times. It is a classic example of a ‘collective action problem’ – one requiring collaborative action between individuals, groups and nations, but where such coordinated action is difficult on account of misaligned incentives. Climate change is likely to result in physical and transition risks that could have implications on stability of the overall financial system as well as the physical safety and financial soundness of banks, financial institutions. Given the potential implications of climate change on monetary policy as well as financial stability, addressing it should be part of the mandate of central banks and financial regulators.Continue Reading Climate Finance for Regulated Entities – Upcoming Trends
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Greening Bank Deposit: RBI releases Framework for Green Deposits
By Richa Roy & Aayushi Bindal on
In a progressive move, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is one of the first central banks and financial regulators in the world to release a framework for accepting ‘green deposits’[1] (“GD Framework”).Continue Reading Greening Bank Deposit: RBI releases Framework for Green Deposits