Archive

Credit investors must drive ESG differentiation as post-QE influence grows

The differentiation in the credit spread performance between environmental, social and governance (ESG) leaders and laggards is currently limited, but Aviva Investors expects this to increase as quantitative easing (QE) programmes wind down.

Dietary preferences shifting up to three times faster in Asia - Proterra

Younger generations' embrace of plant-based diets means investment opportunity in food abounds across Asia, Tai Lin tells Michael Hurley

Two-thirds of automotive companies score zero for human rights

G7 countries 'should invest $1trn per year and double climate finance'

Deciphering the ESG data deluge

First an FX trader and later the global head of ESG at Northern Trust, Mamadou-Abou Sarr has first-hand experience of quantitative finance and ESG investing. He believes his new investment firm holds the answer to bringing both approaches together

Germany mandates 30-year green bond ahead of planned May issue

Germany has mandated six banks as lead managers for its first 30-year green bond, expected to be issued later in May.

ESG in Fixed Income Global Series - Innovation showcase roundup

The topic of transition bonds was a recurring theme at Environmental Finance's Innovation showcase conference - the second of six events in the ESG in Fixed Income Global Series of conferences.

EU carbon market update: 11 May 2021

WCI carbon market update: 11 May 2021

Transition bonds may 'not survive' amid lacklustre adoption

The future of 'transition' bonds as a separate label remains uncertain, as market experts questioned the validity of the instrument, despite acknowledging the importance of the sustainable bond market supporting the shift to a low-carbon economy.