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IMF report examines climate & stranded asset risks facing banks in MENA and Central Asia

A research paper written by an IMF team examines the readiness, risk and opportunities for the financial sector in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) and Central Asia and identifies some areas that need particular focus. The evaluation of the region’s preparedness for the climate transition starts by looking at the sources of physical climate risk, transition risk, and the risk related to stranded assets on the region as a whole, including some that have been identified by financial sector supervisors and central bank Financial Stability Reports.

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FinTech Startups Adopting Responsible Finance & ESG Integration in MENAT: Lessons from the GVI Hub’s 5th Cohort 

The RFI Foundation has successfully concluded our 5th GVI Hub Responsible Finance FinTech Program (RFTP) for the MENAT region. During the program, FinTech participants engaged in collaborative sessions to share their insights and experiences in integrating responsible finance and sustainability in their operations.

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