The measures include the establishment of a national Anti-Scam Centre and the introduction of a ‘confirmation of payee’ account name checking service.
September 18, 2023ERISA pensions are now permitted to incorporate material ESG factors into their investment and voting decisions.
November 25, 2022The lawsuits take aim at Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and Morgan Stanley.
October 26, 2022Net Zero Banking Alliance members are under pressure to restrict their financing of fossil fuel projects, including coal production.
September 18, 2022The first four hubs were opened in November 2020. The second phase of the regional banking hubs trial will see four more hubs open.
August 8, 2022Responsible lending laws introduced in December have been blamed for causing tighter credit conditions for New Zealand borrowers.
June 17, 2022The new rules, introduced in December, were designed to protect the vulnerable but are making it more difficult for borrowers to obtain loans.
March 16, 2022Banks are "strongly encouraged" to enhance their green and sustainability programmes to encompass climate risk management and the sound practices.
December 9, 2021The new law requires lenders to act responsibly at all times. They can be forced to refund interest, fees and damages for failing to do so.
December 1, 2021European Commission report finds most European banks are failing to highlight, measure and report on their ESG risks.
September 3, 2021