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British bank NatWest softens fossil fuel lending rules

Feb 13, 2026, 9:36 AM EST1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The softened policy could indicate risk aversion towards fossil fuel investments and contribute to negative sentiment. Historical examples show that activist challenges often precede volatility in stock valuations.

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NatWest has eased its fossil fuel lending policy, which could attract scrutiny from activist investors like ShareAction. This shift in policy accompanies the release of its full-year results, indicating potential challenges for the company's governance.

  • NatWest softens fossil fuel lending policy amid full-year results.
  • ShareAction calls for opposing re-election of NatWest's chair.

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