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Bank of England Chief Warns Private Credit Markets Echo Pre-2008 Crisis Patterns

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has warned that “alarm bells” are ringing over risky lending practices in private credit markets. The central bank chief drew direct comparisons to financial engineering that preceded the 2008 global crisis during parliamentary testimony.

Central Bank Chief Sounds Warning on Private Credit Practices

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has issued a stark warning about developing practices in private credit markets, stating that “alarm bells” are ringing over risky lending activities that echo patterns seen before the 2008 financial crisis. According to his testimony before the House of Lords financial regulation committee, the central bank is observing concerning financial engineering techniques reemerging in the market.

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US Regulators Reverse Climate Risk Standards for Banks Following Political Pressure

US banking regulators have withdrawn climate-related financial risk standards for financial institutions. The move follows significant pressure from former President Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers who argued climate considerations had become overly influential in financial regulation.

Regulatory Shift on Climate Risk Management

United States banking regulators have reportedly reversed course on requiring financial institutions to detail their management of climate-related financial risks, according to recent statements from federal agencies. The decision comes after sustained pressure from former President Donald Trump and Republican Party lawmakers who have consistently argued that climate considerations were exerting undue influence on banking oversight.