As climate events become more frequent and intense, inclusive FSPs are increasingly being asked to conduct Physical Climate Risk Assessments by regulators, investors, and other stakeholders. Physical Climate Risk Assessments (PCRA) quantify how climate-related hazards (like floods, cyclones, or droughts) are likely to impact a financial institution’s portfolio and operations. Physical Climate Risk Assessments […]
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Physical Climate Risk Assessments (PCRA) are an essential tool for financial service providers (FSPs) to quantify and prepare for an increasing range of climate-related threats. Our previous blog outlined three core questions that an FSP should ask before embarking on a PCRA to ensure that it is strategically useful, rather than just a tick-box […]
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2025 — The rise of so‑called “porch piracy” — the theft of packages from doorsteps and entryways — has escalated into a nationwide crisis valued at over $2 billion annually, according to recent reports. The problem, once seen as a nuisance of the online shopping era, has now become a systemic threat […]
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WINDSOR, Oct. 24, 2025 — In a symbolic show of solidarity, His Majesty King Charles III received President Volodymyr Zelensky at Windsor Castle on Friday morning, ahead of a pivotal meeting of the Coalition of the Willing—a European-led initiative designed to coordinate long-term support for Ukraine. Zelensky was greeted in the Quadrangle of Windsor Palace […]
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You place your order, make the payment, and only later notice a small detail: just one letter in the website address was different. That’s how easily you can fall into a cybercriminal trap. If you’re lucky, the amount lost is small, and your bank acts fast — refunding the money and reissuing your card. But […]
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ACCRA, Oct. 23, 2025 — In a major operation targeting transnational crime, the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has rescued 57 Nigerian nationals, aged between 18 and 26, from a human trafficking and cybercrime ring operating in the capital’s suburbs. The victims were lured into Ghana with promises of lucrative employment […]
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Sudan stands at the epicentre of one of the world’s “most severe” humanitarian crises, according to the UN. Over 30 million people now need urgent humanitarian assistance, among them 9.6 million displaced from their homes and nearly 15 million children caught in a struggle for daily survival. “This is one of the worst protection crises […]
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MONTANA, Oct. 23, 2025 — A devastating helicopter crash in eastern Montana has claimed the lives of four members of former Illinois State Senator and Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey’s family. According to a statement from Bailey’s campaign, his son Zachary Bailey, Zachary’s wife Kelsey, and their two children — 12-year-old Vada Rose and 7-year-old […]
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Financial sector authorities started to develop National Financial Inclusion Strategies (NFIS) in the early 2000s. Today, they remain a key policy tool to expand financial inclusion through collaboration between public and private stakeholders. But NFIS are not only about broadening access—they also provide a window into how countries are approaching responsible finance. By looking […]
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus welcomed the halt in hostilities but said “the crisis is far from over and the needs are immense.” He highlighted the toll of months of conflict: more than 170,000 people injured –including 5,000 amputees and 3,600 people with severe burns. At least 42,000 require long-term rehabilitation, and 4,000 women give birth each […]
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