EMPOWERING FINANCIAL CONSUMERS IN SUSTAINABLE FINANCE: POLICY IMPLICATIONS AND STRATEGIES

This comprehensive OECD report (Financial consumers and sustainable finance: Policy implications and approaches) delves into the myriad issues, prospects, and challenges confronting financial consumers within the realm of sustainable finance. It scrutinizes ongoing developments regarding consumer demand for sustainable finance products, the real-world experiences of consumers with these offerings, and the emerging risks that sustainable finance products pose to consumers. The report doesn’t stop there; it also surveys the array of tools and responses available to policymakers and regulatory bodies for safeguarding the interests of financial consumers, drawing from compelling international examples. Ultimately, the report provides a valuable set of policy recommendations aimed at steering the decisions of policymakers and oversight authorities entrusted with financial consumer protection. The report is available here: Sustainable Finance – OECD