Credit Suisse halts financing for new coal power plants

Madeleine Cuff
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Swiss Bank extends policy that has already seen it halt financing for thermal coal mines

Swiss banking giant Credit Suisse has updated its lending policy to ban any financing for new coal power plants. In a statement published today, the bank said it recognises its "share of responsibilities...

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