Britain plans on banning the sale of new petrol and diesel heavy good vehicles from 2040 as part of a broader move towards achieving net zero emissions from all forms of transports. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government is seeking… Read More ›
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Financial group creating new reporting standards to gauge social and environmental impacts of financing
On Wednesday, a group of banks, including Singapore’s DBS and UBS announced plans to create a new way of measuring the impact of environmental and social financing. The group, called Banking for Impact, also includes ABN Amro and Danske Bank;… Read More ›
Saudi Arabia’s 2018 budget to focus on economic development and expansion
Saudi Arabia wants to diversify and wean its economy from the singularity of oil exports. Its budget is expected to largely follow this framework. As per a senior official from Saudi Arabia’s Minitry of Finance, the Kingdom’s 2018 budget, scheduled… Read More ›