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Climate policies, transition risk, and financial stability

Posted: 17 May 2021 07:57 AM PDT

The way in which banks react to climate risks and uncertainty could impact financial stability as well as the world's transition to a low-carbon economy. A new study explored the role that banks' expectations about climate-related risks will play in fostering or hindering an orderly low-carbon transition.

Study shows online gambling soared during lockdown, especially among regular gamblers

Posted: 17 May 2021 05:36 AM PDT

Regular gamblers were more than six times more likely to gamble online compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research.