Regulators to explore removing 'barriers' to addressing 'unprecedented' climate risk

First meeting of Climate Financial Risk Forum

Mike Sheen
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) are set to begin cross-financial sector talks in the regulators' first significant step towards removing barriers to companies' attempts at mitigating climate-related financial risks.

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