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Are Banks Ready for Climate Risks?


15 mins listen 三月 04, 2025



Banks face growing pressure from regulators to assess the risks climate change poses to their loan portfolios. Some regions, like Europe, are tightening standards, while others, like the U.S., remain hesitant. Our latest research reveals that banks with high exposure to industrials — especially in APAC — could see default risks rise by 50% over the next decade. Will global banks adapt, or are we heading toward a financial blind spot? Find out on this episode of ESG now! 

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Featuring

Michael Disabato

Vice President, MSCI Research

Guilherme de Melo Silva

Vice President, MSCI Research

Anja Ludzuweit

MSCI ESG Research

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