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FILE PHOTO: Activists protest against fossil investments before the annual general meeting of the Swiss National Bank (SNB) in Bern, Switzerland, April 26, 2024. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
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Analysis: Exodus by Wall Street banks from climate group worries advocates

U.S. banks exit climate coalition NZBA amid political pressure, raising concerns over their commitment to reducing fossil fuel financing.

Banks were also rarely found to provide a breakdown of how much sustainable financing they would provide to each sector (Victoria Jones/PA)
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Big banks in EU urged to step up on sustainable finance in 2025

Europe's largest banks, including Barclays and HSBC, are urged to enhance sustainable finance efforts amid rising investor scrutiny.