Podcast: Impact of Changes in USA Climate Policy for Supervisors and Regulators

Year Published

2021

Contributing Organizations

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Global Affairs Canada (GAC)

Toronto Centre

The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida)

Type of Resource

Webinar or Podcast

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

Climate Strategy & Capabilities

Topic 2

Climate Policies & Frameworks

Target Audience

Education Providers / Think Tanks / NGOs

Advisors & Consultants

Banks

Insurers

Governments & Policymakers

Relevant Geography

North America

Resource Description

This podcast explores how recent changes in US climate policy affect financial supervisors and regulators, covering federal actions under Biden, progress on mandatory climate disclosure, and financial regulators role in managing climate-related risks.

Why This Matters

This resource helps supervisors understand evolving regulatory expectations and approaches to climate-related financial risks.

Key Insights

Explains how US agencies like the Treasury, Federal Reserve, and SEC are integrating climate into their mandates
Summarizes the CFTC’s 2020 report with 53 recommendations, including mandatory disclosure and stress testing
Notes over 80% of Fortune 500 firms now report some form of climate disclosure
Identifies $500 billion in syndicated loans at transition risk using ECB methodology
Highlights capacity building through improved insurance disclosure and regulatory engagement

Secondary File Resources

Secondary Resource Link(s)

Direct link to TC Website for further information

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