Climate change considerations 'now the norm' at Bank of England

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Climate change considerations 'now the norm' at Bank of England

Senior figure at central bank reveals how concerns over climate shocks are now a key factor in the Bank of England's work to maintain financial stability

Considering the impact of climate change as a central banker is "now the norm, not the exception", according to the Bank of England's (BoE) executive director, international, James Talbot. In a speech...

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