Avainsana: finance
Act now to end food, energy and finance crisis, Guterres urges world leaders
Ripple effects from the war in Ukraine have generated a severe cost-of-living crisis which no country or community can escape, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said…
New EU authority to crack down on money-laundering
The EU Commission proposed Monday a new authority to combat money laundering, part of a package of measures to strengthen Europe’s fight against money laundering…
The trillion dollar climate finance challenge (and opportunity)
It’s overwhelmingly accepted that climate change is a very significant threat to humanity and while there are countless solutions to tackling what has been described…
Sustainable Finance and EU Taxonomy: Commission takes further steps to channel money towards sustainable activities
The European Commission has today adopted an ambitious and comprehensive package of measures to help improve the flow of money towards sustainable activities across the…
New EU rules on sustainable finance disclosure come into effect
New rules on sustainable finance disclosure, aimed at strengthening and improving how sustainability related information is disclosed in the financial sector, came into force in…
Brussels mulls changes to VAT rules for financial and insurance services
The EU Commission launched a public consultation Tuesday to gather views on the current VAT rules for financial and insurance services, and to seek ideas…
Singapore renewable energy finance firm Positive Energy scales back as Covid stymies investment
The startup endured a tough 2020, shed staff and its co-founder relocated to the Netherlands as the firm’s only remaining employee. The startup’s struggles reflect…
Strong take-up of EUR 17 bn inaugural EU ’social bonds’
There was strong investor interest in the EUR 17 billion inaugural ’social bonds’ issued Wednesday under the EU’s ’SURE’ instrument, set up to help protect…
Study examines cancer’s effects on young women’s employment and finances
Cancer and its treatment can impact an individual’s ability to work, and employment disruptions can lead to financial hardships. A new study indicates that women…
Global ESG accreditation scheme launches for business and finance professionals
The International Association for Sustainable Economy (IASE) has launched a global accreditation scheme for professionals working in the field of environmental, social and governance (ESG),…
Game on: To stem financial losses, the NHL and other pro sports leagues prepare to resume play amid COVID-19
With the NHL lurching back into competition, players and staff alike are trying to strike a delicate balance. Yes, it feels good to see players…
Eyeing United States, EU lawmakers seek quicker trade retaliation
EU lawmakers overwhelmingly backed a proposal on Monday to allow the European Union to retaliate more quickly in trade disputes, with a clear eye on…
Henkel Concludes 5-year $70m Plastic Waste Reduction Bond
Düsseldorf based diversified product manufacturer, Henkel, has become “the first company globally” to conclude a plastic waste reduction bond. The company said that to achieve…
UNEP calls on finance sector to boost biodiversity ambition and engagement
A report published today (30th June) by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Natural Capital Finance Alliance (NCFA) warns that few banks, insurers,…
EU lawmakers back green finance rules, urge use in COVID recovery fund
European Union lawmakers on Thursday approved green finance rules ensuring investments do not prop up polluting industries, requirements they and investors say should also guide…
Coronavirus: banking package to facilitate bank lending
A new banking package, adopted Tuesday by the EU Commission, aims to ensure that banks can continue to lend money to support the economy and…
Fed likely to renew vow to use all tools to brace economy
The Federal Reserve, which has pumped trillions in emergency funding into U.S. financial markets to stem the damage from the coronavirus pandemic, is expected on…
Saving summer: Europe struggles to save tourism from coronavirus
As one of the most iconic tourist hotspots in Brussels, Hotel Metropole has been welcoming guests from around the world since 1895. But after months…
Coronavirus: Commission receives first preliminary application for support from the EU Solidarity Fund for health emergency from Italy
The European Commission received its first preliminary application for financial support from the EU Solidarity Fund from Italy to address the coronavirus outbreak and its…
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