Ep. 153: Climate-related Financial Risks

This was the fifth webinar of the series on the revised Core Principles for effective banking supervision. The panel discussed the inclusion of climate risk in the updated Core Principles and highlight why both banks and supervisors should adopt flexible practices to address the evolving nature of climate risks.Panelists:Elsie Addo Awadzi, Deputy Governor, Bank of Ghana; Board Member, Toronto CentreShahin Mahmudzade, Executive Director, Central Bank of the Republic of AzerbaijanModerator:Jean Pesme, Global Director, Finance, Competitiveness & Innovation, World Bank; Board Member, Toronto CentreView their biographies here (https://torcentre.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/Files/Ed_3wRi5aalNnYQz0s0yvngBKdeNNtKNtRPbptaUD0ZRxA?e=WZkTNy).https://www.torontocentre.org/ (https://www.torontocentre.org/)

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Providing high quality capacity building programs for financial supervisors and regulators to build more stable and inclusive financial systems. Toronto Centre is an independent not-for-profit organization that promotes financial stability and access to financial services globally, particularly in emerging markets and developing countries. www.torontocentre.org What financial supervisors and regulators do every day has a ripple effect that cascades across government, NGOs, and the private sector impacting developing economies and those living in them. Toronto Centre’s podcast series will feature simulating panel sessions and interviews on timely topics such as, financial crisis, financial stability, climate change, gender equality, financial inclusion, fintech and much more.