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Posted on February 13, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 13, 2026
Add as preferred source on GoogleThe ECB fined Crédit Agricole €7.55 million for failing to comply with climate-related risk requirements, marking increased scrutiny on banks.
FRANKFURT, Feb 13 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank imposed a 7.55 million euro ($8.96 million) fine on French lender Crédit Agricole for failing to comply with its decision on climate-related and environmental risks, it said on Friday.
"Crédit Agricole failed to meet the materiality assessment requirement for 75 full days in 2024," the ECB said in a decision that may be challenged at the Court of Justice of the European Union.
ECB supervisors have been increasingly intrusive in probing banks' exposure to climate risk, first giving lenders a list of expectations, then binding decisions on disclosing and managing risk.
($1 = 0.8427 euros)
(Reporting by Balazs Koranyi; Editing by Sharon Singleton)
Climate risk refers to the potential financial losses that can occur due to climate-related events, such as extreme weather, which can impact businesses and financial institutions.
Regulatory compliance involves adhering to laws, regulations, guidelines, and specifications relevant to business operations, ensuring that organizations operate within legal frameworks.
The European Central Bank (ECB) is responsible for managing the euro and overseeing monetary policy within the Eurozone, aiming to maintain price stability and financial stability.
A materiality assessment is a process used to identify and evaluate the significance of various risks and opportunities that could impact an organization's financial performance.
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