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Banks and Climate Risks

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Allen N. Berger *
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Stephen A. Karolyi
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Hugh Hoikwang Kim
DOI:10.1111/ajfs.70023delete
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Abstract

Abstract

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Banks sit at the center of climate risk dynamics, as virtually all firms and households exposed to climate risks interact with banks through credit, deposits, and other financial services. We develop a framework for how climate risks map onto banks' credit, market, liquidity, and operational risks, and how bank risk management choices in turn shape real economic and climate outcomes. We highlight banks' dual role as absorbers and transmitters of climate risks: prudent management can enhance resilience, while credit rationing or mispricing may amplify vulnerabilities and inequality. By synthesizing recent literature and regulatory approaches, we underscore that climate-related financial risks are central to the banking sector and identify open questions for research and policy.
Keywords:
Climate risks
Transition risks
Physical risks
Bank risk management

Journal

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Financial Studies
IF:
1.5
Papers:
27
Citations:
559

Organization

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university of south carolina columbia
Scholars:
9.6K
Papers: 8.5K
Citations: 7
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University of South Carolina System
Scholars:
1.5W
Papers: 1.4W
Citations: 27