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U.S. China trade tensions send Aussie sliding 1%, boost safe havens

Aussie slides as investors flock to safe-havens, yen strenghtens. The Australian dollar tumbled on Tuesday, while the safe-haven Swiss franc and Japanese yen strengthened as renewed signs of strains in U.S.-China trade relations dented risk sentiment and left investors ducking for cover. Trade and tariffs have been the main focus since dramatic market moves on […]

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What the financial sector needs to know about climate-related risks in the next five years: Navigating the new NGFS short-term scenarios for Europe

The immediate effects of climate-related risks are particularly relevant for the financial sector. Climate stress tests, which are often carried out over three to five-year periods, have become crucial for assessing the impact of shifting weather patterns and evolving climate policies on both the economy and the financial system. This column highlights the key findings […]

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Protecting Indigenous Peoples’ rights amid growing demand for land and critical minerals

Over half of the world’s critical mineral reserves are located on or near Indigenous lands. As demand for critical minerals is set to surge 500 percent by 2050—and demand for land continues to grow—the need to secure Indigenous Peoples’ land tenure has never been more urgent.  Clear and enforceable land rights are essential to regulating mining transparently and […]