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Climate investment could push interest rates higher, ECB's Schnabel says

Eurozone investors 'net buyers' of labelled debt, ECB says

Investors in the eurozone of 20 EU states are "net buyers" of debt labelled by issuers as green, social, sustainability or sustainability-linked, according to analysis by the ECB.

ECB seeks to narrow 'climate data gap' with statistics on debt, physical risks

A first set of statistics on the sustainability bond market, carbon emissions and physical risks posed by climate change has been published by the European Central Bank (ECB).

ECB will align policies with Paris 'quickly' despite 'green' inflation risk

The European Central Bank (ECB) "cannot simply ignore" the inflation risk posed by the green transition, a senior representative has warned, but it will still align its policies to the Paris Climate Agreement "as quickly as possible".

ECB could tilt bond purchases to Paris-aligned firms, says Schnabel

A senior European Central Bank (ECB) member said the bank could buy more bonds from firms committed to the Paris Agreement goals...

ECB market neutrality strategy review 'disappointing'

The European Central Bank (ECB) has been criticised for a lack of urgency in its review of the 'market neutrality' principle...

ECB considering 'tilting' asset purchases to avoid climate risks

The European Central Bank is considering "tilting" its asset purchases toward issuers with plans to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, a member of its executive board has revealed.

BoE looking at 'climate friendly' market neutrality and collateral regime

Market neutrality bias is hampering climate risk protection, says ECB's Schnabel

ECB policymaker warns of green bond pitfalls

Central banks should concentrate on correctly assessing the economic risks posed by climate change, rather than embarking on a green bond purchasing programme, a senior ECB policymaker has said.