Exclusive: Jupiter to close sustainable bond funds
Jupiter Asset Management (Jupiter AM) is to close its sustainable bond-focused funds as part of a substantial closure of smaller funds at the investment firm, a move which will also see Rhys Petheram leave the firm after 17 years.
Credit Suisse: Another headwind for 'green' AT1 bonds
The proposed wipe-out of additional tier 1 (AT1) bondholders as part of the Credit Suisse "merger" with UBS has sent prices of the limited 'green' AT1 issuances lower, providing a further headwind for the rare instrument.
Sustainable bond fund performance struggles in 2022 market turmoil
After struggling to outperform, sustainable bond fund managers are hopeful the volatility of 2022 presents opportunities in 2023. Ahren Lester reports
Brunel appoints Jupiter, Mirova to £2.5bn sustainable equity fund
Brunel Pension Partnership has appointed Jupiter Asset Management and Mirova US as additional managers of its rapidly growing £2.5 billion ($3.4 billion) sustainable listed global equities fund.
Greenium could get 'quite aggressive' in 2022, says Jupiter
The 'greenium' on green bond issuances could get "quite aggressive" in 2022 as demand fails to keep pace with regulatory-induced rising investor demand, according to Jupiter Asset Management.
Exclusive: Jupiter launches sustainable corporate bond fund
Jupiter Asset Management has launched a sustainable corporate bond fund after a record-breaking year for labelled bonds,...
COP26 final pact delivers 'progress, but no breakthrough'
The final Glasgow Climate Pact signed at the COP26 UN climate summit was described as "progress" but a lack of a breakthrough on global climate...
Sustainable investors remain cautious on UK green gilts
As the UK prepares to issue it second sovereign green bond after a record-breaking debut, sustainable investors continue to raise concerns about certain aspects of its green bond programme. Ahren Lester reports
Sustainability-linked bonds: One year after the principles - where to next?
Amid ongoing innovation and accelerating growth in 2021, where should the sustainability-linked bond market look next? Ahren Lester reports
Sustainability-linked bonds: One year after the principles - Part 1
One year after the Sustainability Linked Bond Principles were published, the target-based fixed income instrument is seeing issuance accelerate. Market participants warn, however, that some current issues lack substance. Ahren Lester reports