Risk transfer instruments can free up Basel III capital for banks active in emerging markets, says IFC managing director
Spanish banking consolidation intensifies with BBVA’s latest bid for Banco Sabadell
The greatest growth was seen by foreign-owned subsidiaries facing pressure to exit the Russian market
Shareholder proposals will demand greater transparency and adherence to international human rights standards
Blended finance and MDBs to play a critical role in helping de-risk investments
Global Methane Pledge is ‘low hanging fruit for decarbonisation’, says Odile Renaud-Basso
Initiative to power up Africa will require more than $30bn of investment
Alpha Bank turns the corner on asset issues and sets growth trajectory
Guidelines by the bank and other organisations aim to plug financing gap in developing economies
Europe’s central bank sending a dangerous message, says non-profit Reclaim Finance
World Bank data reveals better-than-expected credit-risk profile for emerging markets
Investors welcome disclosure, but non-profits say the bank should divest from fossil fuel ‘laggards’
Citi and JPMorgan agree to reveal their relative exposure to fossil fuels
Money is flowing out of the developing world at a time when it is needed to help companies mitigate the impacts of climate change
Odile Renaud-Basso calls for Ukraine’s wider integration with the EU
Campaigners say bank relations undermine divestment policies
Banks indicate governance concerns and a desire to go it alone, but NGOs say they are ‘backpedalling’
Announcement comes ahead of the bank’s AGM, where its renewables to fossil fuel financing ratio will be scrutinised
More money for green industries, but little relief for SMEs and the poorest in UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s plans
The financial sector’s policy and disclosures fall behind others