FATF officials are expected to visit India in November to identify whether India is using its laws to suppress NPOs and civil society groups.
October 20, 2023The guidance is the latest in a series of OFAC actions aimed at clarifying the US government's stance on humanitarian trade.
August 10, 2023The guidance provides clarity on authorisations available for humanitarian, agricultural and medical support provided to regions impacted by Russia's war in Ukraine.
June 29, 2023BNP Paribas is being taken to court over its alleged failure to comply with France's duty of vigilance law regarding climate change.
February 27, 2023European Council’s position on the revised Environmental Crime Directive will damage portfolios as well as the environment, says WWF.
December 19, 2022A seven-member governing council must be constituted before SEBI will grant final approval for the launch of a social stock exchange.
October 19, 2022Four environmental groups are set to start legal action in an attempt to prevent the EU including fossil gas in its sustainable finance rulebook.
September 22, 2022Net Zero Banking Alliance members are under pressure to restrict their financing of fossil fuel projects, including coal production.
September 18, 2022Commercial banks have been ordered to resume full operations, or else transfer deposit accounts to state- or military-owned banks.
March 19, 2021Freeland’s Steve Galster discusses new initiatives to stop illegal wildlife traffickers by hitting them where it hurts the most – in their bank accounts – and how financial institutions can help.
December 7, 2020