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• Consumers are seeking ethical banking alternatives
• Supporters of Equator Principles say the guidelines promote responsible lending - -
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Crisis and disasters boost zeal for reform
The financial collapse and a run of environmental disasters are among the issues driving change, writes Patrick Jenkins
Ethical banking: Strong principles foster growth
Consumers are seeking alternatives, says Sharlene Goff
Nominees on the Bank of the Year shortlist
The 2011 Sustainable Bank of the Year award recognises a bank that has shown excellence in creating environmental, social and financial value
Contenders line up for the top prize in other categories
Awards include Sustainable Asset Owner of the Year, Achievement in Basic Needs Financing and others
Equator Principles: Signatories consider a wider use of rules
Supporters say the guidelines promote responsible lending, says Sarah Murray
Interview: IFC’s Lars Thunell on standards and expansion
IFC’s social and environmental standards have allowed the institution to do more business, chief executive Lars Thunell tells Sarah Murray
Microfinance: Making a profit from loans to poor carries risks
Balancing financial gain with society’s needs is tricky, reports Amy Kazmin
Regulation: Push for greater integrity may help sector’s image
Can tougher rules end the boom and bust cycle? Brooke Masters reports
Without uniform, reliable rules, CSR reports will be read with a grain of salt
Unlike annual reports, CSR reviews lack a standardised formula. Instead the company can pick and choose which information to highlight
