News & Commentaries
What Are ESG Bonds?
“ESG bonds are fixed-income securities issued to raise capital for projects that align with the principles of environmental, social, and…
The 10th edition of the global Prize Ethics & Trust in Finance is on
“The mission of the Prize is to promote greater awareness among young people (professionals as well as academics) throughout the…
Green bonds are bunkum (See my commentary on this article)
“To what extent is the greenness merely a gimmick to adorn standard corporate borrowing? How much of it is legit?…
EU investors double down on transition-focused funds amid ESG scrutiny
“Investment flows into funds that focus on transitioning companies from ‘brown’ to ‘green’ technologies have nearly doubled those into purely…
85% of banks rely on ESG ratings for financial strategy, reveals CDP report
“A recent report from CDP has illuminated the growing centrality of ESG ratings in the strategic frameworks of financial institutions…
Defense stocks in an ESG portfolio? A profound — and controversial — shift seems to be underway
“Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine has resulted in a profound shift in the way defense stocks are viewed by mission-driven fund…

