Anita Hawser

London, United Kingdom

Multimedia Journalist at Freelance

Freelance Editor at Defence Procurement International

Europe Editor, The Banker at Financial Times

Journalist, editor, researcher looking to tell stories in different ways

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Articles

UK launches consultation on compulsory green plans for banks

3 days ago | thebanker.com | Anita Hawser

The UK government will consult on mandating “credible” climate transition plans for UK banks and large companies to help transform the country’s financial services sector into a “global hub” for green investment.
Trump tariffs could cut European bank profits by up to 30%

3 days ago | thebanker.com | Anita Hawser

European banks’ pre-tax profits could fall by up to 30 per cent on average due to corporate credit losses stemming from Trump’s trade tariffs, according to stress tests conducted by S&P Global Ratings. The analysis reveals a broader spillover of trade tensions could have a more severe effect on banks’ retail lending portfolios.
Sweden’s largest lender shifts policy on nuclear weapons

1 week ago | thebanker.com | Anita Hawser

Swedish bank SEB has revised its arms and defence policy to permit business with nuclear weapons companies as long as they are “headquartered” in a Nato country. Announced this week, the updated policy means Sweden’s largest lender will allow business relationships with Nato-headquartered companies involved in the “development, testing, production, manufacturing, acquisition, possession or stockpiling of nuclear weapons”.
Fossil fuel finance surge led by US banking giants

1 week ago | thebanker.com | Anita Hawser

Financing of fossil fuel activities grew by almost $200bn in 2024, reversing a three-year trend that saw the world’s largest banks cut their financing to polluting companies. Shareholders and non-profits have accused banks of “climate hypocrisy” and exposing themselves to increased liability risks.
US blamed for weakening Basel climate disclosure guidance

1 week ago | thebanker.com | Anita Hawser

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision’s “voluntary” framework for disclosing financial-related climate risks on banks’ balance sheets is a “serious step backwards” and a likely concession to the US, which sought to weaken the group’s climate task force, says Brussels non-profit Finance Watch.
China set to lead green bond issuance in 2025 amid US climate backlash

2 weeks ago | thebanker.com | Anita Hawser

China is set to lead global green bond issuance this year, as US deal volumes slump under President Donald Trump’s climate backlash, according to the Climate Bonds Initiative, an international NGO. “China will definitely be the world’s largest green bond market this year,” said Sean Kidney, CBI’s chief executive.
UBS’s US ambition weakened by Swiss capital plan, warn analysts

2 weeks ago | thebanker.com | Anita Hawser

A proposed 30 per cent capital hike could put UBS at a competitive disadvantage and force it to reassess its US presence, analysts have warned. Following weeks of speculation, the Swiss Federal Council, the country’s highest executive authority, on Friday proposed the world’s largest wealth manager hold up to $26bn in additional common equity tier 1 capital to avoid taxpayers having to bail the bank out if one of its foreign subsidiaries went into financial difficulties.
UK now more attractive to US climate-tech investors due to Trump, says Barclays

3 weeks ago | thebanker.com | Anita Hawser

The UK is now a more attractive destination for US climate tech investors than their home market, amid the policy uncertainty created by Trump’s retreat from climate action, says the head of Barclays Climate Ventures.
Reeves praises London’s financial innovation for helping boost Ukraine investment

1 month ago | thebanker.com | Anita Hawser

UK chancellor Rachel Reeves praised the “power and strength” of the City of London in keeping Ukraine’s economy functioning during wartime by developing innovative financing and insurance products to stimulate investment, including by multilateral banks based in the financial centre. “I’m pleased at the prioritisation of the EBRD on Ukraine,” said Reeves during the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s annual meeting in London on Wednesday.
HSBC joins EBRD emerging market task force for climate development

1 month ago | thebanker.com | Anita Hawser

HSBC is to partner with the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development in a new initiative designed to mobilise more private capital to close the £2.4tn-a-year global climate and nature investment gap in emerging markets. The launch of the task force, which also includes Lloyd’s of London and impact investor Blue Orchard, was trailed three months ago during discussions between UK chancellor Rachel Reeves, commercial banks and investors held at the EBRD’s London headquarters.