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'Substantial risk' of increased ESG polarisation in 2024, says Moody's

There is a "substantial risk" of increased polarisation around the topic of ESG in 2024, alongside further regulatory requirements, Moody's has predicted, warning this could become increasingly difficult for the market to navigate.

Moody's launches corporate net-zero assessment scores

Moody's Investors Service has published a framework for its net-zero assessments (NZAs) for corporates, which scores their contribution to global climate goals.

Water scarcity to increase emerging market sovereign credit risk, says Moody's

Growing water demand and worsening global water scarcity is set to increase sovereign credit risk, with emerging market countries and the US set to be particularly affected, Moody's Investors Service has warned.

Moody's: NZIA departures erode alliance confidence, regardless of antitrust exposure

The exit of large founding members could erode confidence in the Net Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA), even where US antitrust risks are not a material factor, according to the rating agency Moody's.

Credit implications of COP27 hang on 'loss and damage' implementation, says Moody's

The credit implications of COP27 hang on how and when a fund for loss and damage is implemented, Moody's has said.

Emerging market sovereigns need support with sustainable bonds, says Moody's

Sovereign sustainable bond issuances will help emerging markets fill the just transition financing gap, but multilateral development banks will have to support these as fiscal constraints worsen, Moody's has said.

Credit quality to be hit by 'locked in' emissions

Emissions which are already 'locked in' will have growing negative implications for credit across several sectors and issuers, says Moody's Investors Service

Moody's launches ESG risk tool for P&C insurers

Global risk assessment firm Moody's has worked with specialty re/insurer Chaucer to launch a tool to help property and casualty insurers integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) risk ...

Low water levels pose credit risk for German manufacturers, says Moody's

Water levels in the Rhine, which are at their lowest since 2018, are 'credit-negative' for German chemicals companies, said Moody's Investors Service.

APAC diversifying GSSS bond issuance