News and CommentariesWhat Are ESG Bonds? September 18, 2024admin“ESG bonds are fixed-income securities issued to raise capital for projects that align with the principles of environmental, social, and…Continue readingWhat Are ESG Bonds?
News and CommentariesThe 10th edition of the global Prize Ethics & Trust in Finance is on September 18, 2024admin“The mission of the Prize is to promote greater awareness among young people (professionals as well as academics) throughout the…Continue readingThe 10th edition of the global Prize Ethics & Trust in Finance is on
News and CommentariesGreen bonds are bunkum (See my commentary on this article) September 16, 2024admin“To what extent is the greenness merely a gimmick to adorn standard corporate borrowing? How much of it is legit?…Continue readingGreen bonds are bunkum (See my commentary on this article)
News and CommentariesEU investors double down on transition-focused funds amid ESG scrutiny September 16, 2024admin“Investment flows into funds that focus on transitioning companies from ‘brown’ to ‘green’ technologies have nearly doubled those into purely…Continue readingEU investors double down on transition-focused funds amid ESG scrutiny
News and Commentaries85% of banks rely on ESG ratings for financial strategy, reveals CDP report September 6, 2024admin“A recent report from CDP has illuminated the growing centrality of ESG ratings in the strategic frameworks of financial institutions…Continue reading85% of banks rely on ESG ratings for financial strategy, reveals CDP report
News and CommentariesDefense stocks in an ESG portfolio? A profound — and controversial — shift seems to be underway September 6, 2024admin“Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine has resulted in a profound shift in the way defense stocks are viewed by mission-driven fund…Continue readingDefense stocks in an ESG portfolio? A profound — and controversial — shift seems to be underway
News and CommentariesGoldman Analysis Sheds Light on Rise of Commodities in ESG August 28, 2024admin“The days of equating ESG with the blacklisting of commodities are over, it seems.” [COMMENTARY] ESG fund managers and investors…Continue readingGoldman Analysis Sheds Light on Rise of Commodities in ESG
News and CommentariesJennifer N. Coombs: 10 things ESG scores can (and can’t) do for investors August 28, 2024August 28, 2024admin“ESG data can help investors identify potentially problematic companies, long before traditional valuation methods would pick up on the issue.”…Continue readingJennifer N. Coombs: 10 things ESG scores can (and can’t) do for investors
News and CommentariesESG: Are Exclusions on Their Way Out? August 27, 2024admin“Not so fast. Omitting stocks is still popular with a wide range of investors, including those in Europe and fossil-fuel-free…Continue readingESG: Are Exclusions on Their Way Out?
News and CommentariesHow Financial Markets Can Drive Climate Action August 20, 2024admin“By engaging with high-emitting industries, rather than simply divesting from them, investors could help achieve meaningful climate progress while still…Continue readingHow Financial Markets Can Drive Climate Action