Blake GoudThe full story of climate data for financial institutions isn’t just the numbersThe Network for Greening the Financial System has released a detailed overview of the state of emissions data and ways to improve them…Aug 20Aug 20
Blake GoudA step-change: how a systemic risk buffer could benefit transition financeThe financial consequences of climate change and the necessary transition to global Net Zero by 2050 have made it difficult for financial…Jul 22Jul 22
Blake GoudBlue finance could make a meaningful contribution to the SDGsBlue bonds could cover 10% of the funding needed for SDG14 — which is partly focused on protecting life in the oceans — by 2030, according…Jun 24Jun 24
Blake GoudIslamic finance is creating opportunities to provide leadership in responsible financeThe Islamic finance market has demonstrated impressive growth in recent decades, with several waves of growth propelled by different global…Jun 6Jun 6
Blake GoudWhat is holding back sustainable financial flows to lower middle-income countries?At the end of April, the European Commission’s High Level Expert Group (HLEG) on scaling up sustainable finance in lower-middle-income…May 20May 20
Blake GoudICMA sustainable sukuk guidance brings flexibility and risks for issuers with limited green assetsThe International Capital Markets Association (ICMA), Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and LSEG have released guidance on sustainable sukuk…May 1May 1
Blake GoudThe transition teething process often means two steps forward and one step backwardsMany OIC markets in Asia face a range of challenges when increasing the installation of additional renewable energy capacity, often driven…Apr 15Apr 15
Blake GoudBanks in the GCC region are tackling climate transition risk, but it remains a ‘work-in-progress’Standard & Poor’s Ratings has this week addressed frequently asked questions about climate transition risk facing banks in the Gulf…Mar 27Mar 27
Blake GoudHow transition finance could eclipse sustainability-linked financingOne of the consequential outcomes of COP 28 was the agreement to transition away from fossil fuels in order to reach the global climate…Mar 7Mar 7
Blake GoudIMF report examines climate & stranded asset risks facing banks in MENA and Central AsiaA research paper written by an IMF team examines the readiness, risk and opportunities for the financial sector in the Middle East & North…Feb 20Feb 20
