On July 8 of this year, the European Central Bank (ECB) released its first climate risk stress test. The report showed that banks within the euro zone have not incorporated sufficient climate risk into their internal models and frameworks for stress-testing. This has worked to reaffirm the fact that banks will need to improve their […]
The EU has agreed to a new set of regulations that will help control cryptocurrencies. What are the new rules? The markets in crypto assets (MiCA) law will protect the market against manipulation and abuse. It will mandate that crypto service providers receive approval to offer services across the EU from a national authority. It […]
Just how harmful is it to the environment? Cryptocurrency is perhaps one of the most intriguing and unpredictable investments to date. It is an exceptionally volatile market backed by some of the most influential people in the world. Despite its popularity, many may be unaware of exactly how crypto coins are created through a process […]
Aviation is a fast-growing source of emissions, and it is one of the most difficult to control. The airline industry pledged to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. However, this will be a challenge, as it will take until the 2040s for a significant number of electric and hydrogen aircrafts to be in operation. […]
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The recent regulatory and environmental concerns surrounding Bitcoin could pave a rocky road ahead for the future of digital currencies. Can this asset class fit into the increasing demand for sustainable investing? A feature article by Wealth Manager & Network Recruitment Consultant, Johanna O’Brien As financial advisors, it’s important that we keep abreast of the […]
With the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) drawing to a close tomorrow, it seems fitting to focus on climate-minded investments The world has grown more aware of the impact humans have on the environment. As a result of this, nations around the world have come together in Glasgow to discuss plans for how to achieve […]
As the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (Cop26) that will be held in Glasgow this year approaches, sustainability and sustainable investing have been on our minds here at Private Client Consultancy. If you have been following the financial discourse for some time now, then you will have heard certain buzz terms like ‘ESG’ and […]