UAE guiding principles on sustainable finance credit positive for banks
The United Arab Emirates (UAE, Aa2 stable) published its first set of guiding principles on sustainable finance during the second…
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Gulf Bank’s 2019 sustainability efforts progress in line with global efforts by the United Nations
Gulf Bank is committed to maintaining a robust sustainability program and plays a vital role in contributing to the markets…
Davos 2020 and climate change: How investment risks have shifted over a decade
This week the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) is taking place in Davos. Attendees include leaders from the worlds of…
How to Change Course on Climate
The Risks of Doing Nothing Without a drastic change in direction, society will experience severe environmental and economic damage…
Davos 2020: Greta Thunberg is saving the planet AND reshaping the global investment industry
Greta Thunberg is not just helping to save the planet - she is reshaping the global investment industry, says the…
Understanding climate risk – McKinsey Global Institute
After more than 10,000 years of relative stability—the full span of human civilization—the Earth’s climate is changing. As average temperatures…
The DFSA signs guiding principles on sustainable finance together with leading authorities in the UAE
The DFSA, together with a group of leading authorities in the UAE, has published the UAE’s first Guiding Principles on…
Out of Control
President Trump’s unprecedented intervention raises the stakes massively with Iran The President has gambled with the world’s well being A…
Green finance grows in Middle East as Etihad signs loan
Etihad Airways has signed a €100m loan linked to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. The deal is one of the…
8 out of 10 millennials now prioritise responsible investing
Almost eight out of 10 millennials now prioritise socially responsible and impactful investing, according to a new global survey. …
NBK 2019 CSR initiatives: A Significant Approach to Sustainability
National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) pioneered its corporate social responsibility programs in 2019, maintaining its position as the largest contributor…
Taking the lead on climate change
Climate change is no longer simply a threat to the future. As a result of human activity, the average temperature…