Bank of England to consider incorporating climate factors in corporate bond portfolio

Michael Holder
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Governor Andrew Bailey reiterates central bank's 'strong commitment' to net zero as he seeks to fend off criticism from green groups

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has promised to consider including climate change as a factor in the central bank's corporate bond purchase decisions once the worst of the coronavirus crisis has...

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