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French Banks Failing to Meet ESG Investment Needs: AMF Mystery Shopping Reveals Shortcomings
An AMF investigation using mystery shoppers in 2023-2024 revealed that two out of three bank encounters failed to demonstrate sufficient knowledge of sustainable investment options, and when products were offered, six out of ten did not match client preferences.
French Banks Failing to Meet ESG Investment Needs: AMF Mystery Shopping Reveals Shortcomings
An AMF investigation using mystery shoppers in 2023-2024 revealed that two out of three bank encounters failed to demonstrate sufficient knowledge of sustainable investment options, and when products were offered, six out of ten did not match client preferences.
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20% Bias Score
China-EU Sustainable Finance Partnership to Combat Climate Change
China and the EU are partnering on sustainable finance to combat climate change, with Hungary's central bank acting as a bridge, leveraging initiatives like green bond programs and climate stress tests to accelerate the green transition and redirect capital towards low-carbon sectors.
China-EU Sustainable Finance Partnership to Combat Climate Change
China and the EU are partnering on sustainable finance to combat climate change, with Hungary's central bank acting as a bridge, leveraging initiatives like green bond programs and climate stress tests to accelerate the green transition and redirect capital towards low-carbon sectors.
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56% Bias Score
EU Roadmap for Nature Credits: A Blueprint for Private Investment in Ecosystem Restoration
The EU launched a pioneering roadmap for nature credits, aiming to attract \$700 billion in private investment annually for ecosystem restoration by establishing standards, certifications, and learning from the carbon credit market's successes and failures.
EU Roadmap for Nature Credits: A Blueprint for Private Investment in Ecosystem Restoration
The EU launched a pioneering roadmap for nature credits, aiming to attract \$700 billion in private investment annually for ecosystem restoration by establishing standards, certifications, and learning from the carbon credit market's successes and failures.
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40% Bias Score
Europe Leads in Cleantech but Scaling Up Remains a Challenge
The European Investment Bank (EIB) reports that Europe leads in cleantech with 30% of global patents and €8.8 billion invested in 2024, but scaling up requires stronger financial tools and public-private partnerships like the EIB's TechEU program aiming for €250 billion in investments by 2027.
Europe Leads in Cleantech but Scaling Up Remains a Challenge
The European Investment Bank (EIB) reports that Europe leads in cleantech with 30% of global patents and €8.8 billion invested in 2024, but scaling up requires stronger financial tools and public-private partnerships like the EIB's TechEU program aiming for €250 billion in investments by 2027.
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44% Bias Score
EU Guidelines to Curb Greenwashing in Finance
New EU guidelines aim to curb "greenwashing" in the financial sector by making it easier for investors to identify truly sustainable funds, but critics warn that loopholes remain a concern.
EU Guidelines to Curb Greenwashing in Finance
New EU guidelines aim to curb "greenwashing" in the financial sector by making it easier for investors to identify truly sustainable funds, but critics warn that loopholes remain a concern.
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44% Bias Score
Cofidi's €80 Million Loan Disbursement in 2024 Yields €300,000+ Profit
Cofidi, a Bari-based cooperative, reported €300,000+ profit in 2024, disbursing nearly €80 million in loans to 14,682 member businesses, primarily in Puglia, while focusing on green initiatives and strategic consulting.
Cofidi's €80 Million Loan Disbursement in 2024 Yields €300,000+ Profit
Cofidi, a Bari-based cooperative, reported €300,000+ profit in 2024, disbursing nearly €80 million in loans to 14,682 member businesses, primarily in Puglia, while focusing on green initiatives and strategic consulting.
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40% Bias Score
Milan's Urban Regeneration: A Failure of Balance Between Finance and Public Good
Milan's urban regeneration model, while attracting substantial private investment using impact finance narratives, has failed to balance profit with public good due to weak political oversight, resulting in extractive projects and inadequate social benefits.
Milan's Urban Regeneration: A Failure of Balance Between Finance and Public Good
Milan's urban regeneration model, while attracting substantial private investment using impact finance narratives, has failed to balance profit with public good due to weak political oversight, resulting in extractive projects and inadequate social benefits.
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40% Bias Score
China-EU Sustainable Finance Partnership: Hungary Plays Pivotal Role
China and the EU are partnering to advance global green transformation through sustainable finance, leveraging Hungary's central bank as a bridge to harmonize their approaches and accelerate decarbonization.
China-EU Sustainable Finance Partnership: Hungary Plays Pivotal Role
China and the EU are partnering to advance global green transformation through sustainable finance, leveraging Hungary's central bank as a bridge to harmonize their approaches and accelerate decarbonization.
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44% Bias Score
EU's Defense Spending Surge Undermines Sustainable Investment Performance
The European Union's increased defense spending, totaling €800 billion under the "ReArmar Europa" plan, conflicts with the recent downturn in sustainable investment funds due to the inclusion of defense companies in some ESG portfolios; this raises ethical and financial concerns regarding the defini...
EU's Defense Spending Surge Undermines Sustainable Investment Performance
The European Union's increased defense spending, totaling €800 billion under the "ReArmar Europa" plan, conflicts with the recent downturn in sustainable investment funds due to the inclusion of defense companies in some ESG portfolios; this raises ethical and financial concerns regarding the defini...
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52% Bias Score
UN Ocean Conference: Sustainable Finance Takes Center Stage
The UN Ocean Conference (June 9-13, Nice) will focus on implementing actions for Sustainable Development Goal 14, addressing threats to ocean health and prompting financial investment in 'blue bonds' and other ocean-related initiatives.
UN Ocean Conference: Sustainable Finance Takes Center Stage
The UN Ocean Conference (June 9-13, Nice) will focus on implementing actions for Sustainable Development Goal 14, addressing threats to ocean health and prompting financial investment in 'blue bonds' and other ocean-related initiatives.
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44% Bias Score
\$33.5 Billion in "Green" Funds Invested in Fossil Fuels
An investigation found that European ""green"" funds hold over \$33.5 billion in investments in major oil and gas companies, despite these companies' incompatibility with international climate goals. This includes \$18 billion in the five biggest polluters and highlights greenwashing practices.
\$33.5 Billion in "Green" Funds Invested in Fossil Fuels
An investigation found that European ""green"" funds hold over \$33.5 billion in investments in major oil and gas companies, despite these companies' incompatibility with international climate goals. This includes \$18 billion in the five biggest polluters and highlights greenwashing practices.
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56% Bias Score
RBC Withdraws $500 Billion Sustainable Finance Target Amidst Greenwashing Concerns
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) retracted its $500 billion commitment to decarbonization efforts, citing Canada's anti-greenwashing law (Bill C-59) and challenges in measuring sustainable finance activities, raising concerns about the impact on Canada's climate goals.
RBC Withdraws $500 Billion Sustainable Finance Target Amidst Greenwashing Concerns
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) retracted its $500 billion commitment to decarbonization efforts, citing Canada's anti-greenwashing law (Bill C-59) and challenges in measuring sustainable finance activities, raising concerns about the impact on Canada's climate goals.
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52% Bias Score
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