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Mar 2020
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Climate change and the role of central b...

EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK
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How does climate change affect financial stability? Why isn’t the ECB buying more green bonds? How can banks better prepare for climate-related risks? Our host Michael Steen discusses these questions with expert guests Fatima Pires, Madelaine Roos and Patrick Amis. The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Cent ... Show More
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