The UK government has published its third climate change risk assessment, which highlights eight individu...
Green energy investment hits trillion-dollar mark
Global investment in low-carbon energy jumped by almost a third last year and now stands at record levels, according to new research.
Global investment in low-carbon energy jumped by almost a third last year and now stands at record levels, according to new research.
Article / 2 hours ago
Global slowdown – but no recession
The world will see an economic slowdown this year as countries grapple with high inflation, energy price pressures and rising interest rates – but will avoid recession, says PwC...
The world will see an economic slowdown this year as countries grapple with high inflation, energy price pressures and rising interest rates – but will avoid recession, says PwC...
Article / 9 days ago
Sharp rise in corporate insolvencies
The number of corporate insolvencies in England and Wales last month was 76% higher than before the pandemic...
The number of corporate insolvencies in England and Wales last month was 76% higher than before the pandemic...
Article / 15 days ago
Companies confused on diversity and inclusion
Financial-service firms are failing to understand diversity and inclusion (D&I) as crucial culture issues, according to research by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Financial-service firms are failing to understand diversity and inclusion (D&I) as crucial culture issues, according to research by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Article / 2 months ago
Governments face tide of framework litigation cases
Governments around the world are facing a growing number of framework litigation cases that challenge their policies for tackling climate change...
Governments around the world are facing a growing number of framework litigation cases that challenge their policies for tackling climate change...
Article / 5 months ago
Insurers failing to adequately assess cyber risks
Three-quarters of insurers across the US and UK agree that their inability to accurately understand customers' security posture is impacting cyber insurance price increases...
Three-quarters of insurers across the US and UK agree that their inability to accurately understand customers' security posture is impacting cyber insurance price increases...
Article / 7 months ago
Flooding and droughts forecast to cost cities $194bn annually
Climate-related flooding and droughts are likely to impact millions more people and cost the world’s major cities $194bn (£158bn) annually by 2050...
Climate-related flooding and droughts are likely to impact millions more people and cost the world’s major cities $194bn (£158bn) annually by 2050...
Article / 8 months ago
Crypto assets among top 14 emerging risks for insurers
Underwriting cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and other types of crypto assets is among the top 14 emerging risks for insurers worldwide...
Underwriting cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and other types of crypto assets is among the top 14 emerging risks for insurers worldwide...
Article / 8 months ago
Financial services facing 'talent exodus'
A third of financial services and banking professionals in the UK are planning to leave the industry due to high pressure, new research suggests...
A third of financial services and banking professionals in the UK are planning to leave the industry due to high pressure, new research suggests...
Article / 9 months ago
Net-zero emissions by 2050 to cost $9trn each year
Capital spending on physical assets for energy and land-use systems will have to increase by 60% to around $9trn (£5.7trn) every year to deliver net-zero emissions...
Capital spending on physical assets for energy and land-use systems will have to increase by 60% to around $9trn (£5.7trn) every year to deliver net-zero emissions...
Article / 1 year ago
