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How banks are making billions thanks to ECB rate hikes
Windfall profits for banks are the consequence of ECB rate hikes.
Open Letter to King Philippe on the Reappointment of the Governor of the NBB
Today with more than a dozen NGOs specialising in climate and environmental issues, we sent a letter to King Philippe and Finance Minister Vincent Van Peteghem. We are requesting the appointment of a Governor of the National Bank of Belgium who is equipped to meet the challenges of climate change.
How does the ECB set interest rates?
Get the ECB interest rates explained in plain terms! Discover more with the latest from our explainer series!
High interest rates are undermining the green transition
There is evidence that the decision by central banks to raise interest rates is already slowing down investments in the renewable energy sector, thereby undermining the green transition. This is in direct contradiction to the latest climate stress test of the European Central Bank (ECB), which calls for a faster switch to a greener economy. It’s time for the ECB to rethink its approach, as opposed to raising interest rates without regard to the outcomes.
Women in Economics: what you need to know about gender equality
How many women are there in the ECB Governing Council? And in boardrooms and the broader financial sector? Why does gender equality matter in macro-finance and beyond?
What is the European Central Bank? Watch the video!
Read our explainer series on central banking and grasp the basics needed to understand this key institution!
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