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Read the latest financial and monetary policy news and commentary from OMFIF’s in-house analysts and global network of specialists.
Iceland shows off green credentials with debut deal
Long-awaited trade ‘a candidate for transaction of the year’
| By Burhan Khadbai
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Engaging consumers in green investments finds ‘fast followers’ not ‘first movers’
Banks may view science-backed policy targets and current policy setting as either abstract or largely about reporting
A new standard in measuring women’s rights
Expanding on the metrics to assess women's rights reveals a stark gender gap
Glass ceiling still firmly in place for women in finance
Few steps forward but many steps back for gender parity
Too much asked of special drawing rights in tackling climate change
Limitations and realities significantly constrain financial creativity
Slow gender equality progress sees historic milestones
Impact of well-intentioned policies remains to be seen
Developing markets must lean on private sector for climate mitigation
Galvanising private climate finance calls for a broad mix of policies to engage investors
Europe provides international yardstick for sustainable finance
EU policy package looks to refine its sustainability framework
Global funds are looking further afield for opportunities
CDPQ shares its strategy for weathering the storm
How Mauritius is mobilising climate finance
The small island developing state is setting ambitious transition objectives
Green finance in emerging markets: a ground-level view
EMDE private sector concerns are often overlooked in energy transition plans
Lack of incentivisation halting transition finance progress
Data, risk and communication remain challenges for asset owners
Greening portfolios is simple, real-world decarbonisation is not
Active engagement is a crucial tool for public investors to drive the green transition
Scaling up sustainability-linked bonds issuance in emerging markets
Innovative financing instruments are not only distinct, they are necessary to ensure sustainable development
