Economy | Sustainability
How to build sustainable future economies
LEIs were created following the 2008 economic crisis. Now, these unassuming financial codes are set to help us tackle the climate crisis. 
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Sustainability
How finance can advance climate justice
Standards are key to accelerating sustainable finance. Here’s why. 
Economy
Improving investor confidence with ISO standards
A recent International Standard is helping bring new clarity to the complex world of finance and investment.
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Economy
A common language for digital currencies
New standard for digital token identifier keeps everyone on the same spreadsheet.
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Sustainability | Economy
Investing wisely in the fight against climate change
New standards for green finance just published.
Sustainability
Investing in a better future
New international guidance for sustainable finance.
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Security | Economy
Third-party payment security
New standard just published.
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Economy | Security
Financial securities trading
CFI codes go online.
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Economy | Sustainability
Investing in a better world
New standard for assessing and reporting green finance activities.
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Society | Health
Global risks in a COVID-19 world
Our biggest threats and how we can prepare for them. 
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Society | Economy
International securities identification number (ISIN)
The standard that defines it has been updated.
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Society
Banking on safe transactions
The International Standard for IBAN has just been updated.
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Economy
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Innovation
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Security
Society
Society
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