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Reframing financial markets as complex systems: Tools for systemic risk analysis, portfolio management, and system-level investing

CFA Institute
This report explores financial markets as complex adaptive systems, advocating for modelling techniques like agent-based models and network theory. It highlights how these tools improve systemic risk analysis and portfolio management by capturing non-linear behaviours, herding, and interconnectedness, providing a framework for more resilient and adaptive global financial systems.
Research
22 October 2025

Solutions to protect consumers from fraud in digital finance

Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP)
Curating 56 successful fraud protection solutions, this report details strategies across intelligence sharing, telecom security, and biometrics. It highlights how AI-driven oversight and multi-sector collaboration, such as Malaysia's NSRC and UK's reimbursement rules, can reduce losses and restore consumer trust in digital financial ecosystems.
Research
14 May 2026

Expanding the investible market for adaptation: The value and path for institutional investors

Investor Group on Climate Change
This report examines the business case for institutional investors to prioritise climate adaptation. It identifies a multi-billion dollar annual financing gap and outlines how resilience expertise enhances investment performance. A framework of recommendations is provided to help investors navigate asset, network, and economy-level resilience within the Australian context.
Research
19 August 2026

Innovations in sustainability systems to support corporate due diligence

ISEAL Alliance
A resource hub from ISEAL Alliance providing case studies on how sustainability systems support corporate due diligence. It explores innovations like gamified worker training and digital risk assessments to improve supply chain transparency and human rights monitoring.
Resource hub

Extreme Weather Toolkit: Extreme Heat

Climate Central
A resource hub from Climate Central providing data, analysis, and visualisations on the trends and local impacts of extreme heat, including the Climate Shift Index and urban heat island studies.
Resource hub
15 May 2025

Annual sustainable investment asset owner survey series

FTSE Russell
This benchmark series examines global asset owner attitudes and approaches to sustainable investment. It tracks adoption levels, thematic priorities, and perceived barriers across diverse regions and asset classes. The research provides factual insights into how sustainability factors are integrated into core investment practices, aiding portfolio construction and risk management.
Benchmark/series
21 September 2026

Collection of Open-Access CARMINE Publications

Climate-Resilient Development Pathways in Metropolitan Regions of Europe (CARMINE)
A comprehensive repository of open-access research and deliverables from the CARMINE project, providing advanced climate-risk assessment methodologies and case study data to support environmental resilience and informed financial risk analysis.
Resource hub

Climate Data Store (CDS)

Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S)
The Climate Data Store (CDS) is an open-access platform providing authoritative climate datasets, including historical reanalysis and future projections. It enables finance professionals to assess physical climate risks, track greenhouse gas emissions, and integrate evidence-based environmental data into ESG reporting and investment analysis.
Online tool/database

European state of the climate report series

World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
The European State of the Climate is an annual flagship report series providing structured descriptions and analyses of climate conditions in Europe. Published by the Copernicus Climate Change Service and the World Meteorological Organization, it evaluates Earth system variables and key climate events alongside policy actions for biodiversity.
Benchmark/series
28 April 2026

NGFS 2026 Nature Package

Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System (NGFS)
The NGFS 2026 Nature Package offers central banks and supervisors practical tools to integrate nature-related risks into financial stability assessments and macroeconomic modelling.
Resource hub

U.S. Fire Weather Historical Trends Data (1973-2025)

Climate Central
A dataset and analysis by Climate Central tracking fire weather trends across the U.S. from 1973 to 2025. It helps users understand the increasing frequency of high heat and low humidity conditions that drive wildfire risk.
Online tool/database
7 May 2025

The green central banking scorecard series

Positive Money
The Green Central Banking Scorecard is a benchmark series that ranks G20 central banks and financial regulators on their progress in integrating environmental considerations into their operations. It assesses institutions across research and advocacy, monetary policy, financial policy, and leading by example categories to encourage a just green transition.
Benchmark/series
14 January 2025

DERA Preismonitor

Deutsche Rohstoffagentur (DERA)
Published by the German Mineral Resources Agency (DERA), the Preismonitor provides monthly price tracking for over 80 mineral raw materials and 15 recycling materials. It serves as a vital tool for monitoring commodity market trends and assessing supply chain risks.
Online tool/database

Hot summer economics: Economic effects of the hot European summer of 2026

Triodos Bank
This report examines the economic impact of the 2026 European heatwave, estimating a 1% reduction in EU-wide GDP. It details effects on labour productivity, agriculture, and energy sectors while warning of a 'doom loop' where climate damage leads to the weakening of environmental policies to protect short-term growth.
Research
8 August 2026

Super-duper El Nino and the bigger problem

This report analyses the 2026 super El Nino, identifying it as the strongest in the modern record. It discusses accelerating human-made global warming, the doubling of Earth’s energy imbalance, and severe health implications. Findings highlight that rising temperatures significantly increase mortality risks for vulnerable populations across Europe and Asia.
Research
21 August 2026

Weekly cat report: Review of global catastrophe activity

Aon
This series provides a weekly review of global catastrophe activity, covering meteorological events and preliminary financial loss estimates. It tracks natural disasters such as severe convective storms, flooding, and landslides across multiple regions to assist in risk assessment. This report is part of a regular series.
Benchmark/series
8 May 2026
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