ESG Out Loud: Why the social bond market lags behind climate bonds
In this mini episode, Annabel Jennings explains how defining social impact can cause problems
Social Bonds
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China leads green bond issuance for second year in a row
Proportion of Chinese green bonds aligned to international standards has also increased
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Nordea AM launches two Article 9 bond funds
Labelled bond market continues to grow across Europe
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Four key ESG viewpoints for H2 2024
From re-thinking net zero to the re-emergence of a steady investment environment, managers share their outlooks for the second half of the year
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Nordea AM liquidates social bond fund 16 months after launch
Due to ‘muted demand’ for the single-themed strategy
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New Beginnings with EQ Investors’ Salge: Not all parts of the financial services industry are ‘grown up’ about ESG
Louisiana Salge says the only way to prevent the misled politicisation of ESG is by having detailed discussions on intentions and motivations
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Mediolanum adds two funds to its ESG product range
Multi-manager funds listed as SFDR Article 9
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2024 to be characterised by clearer transition strategies in Asia
Taxonomies in Asia-Pacific are adapting the EU’s green taxonomy for their own needs
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Goldman Sachs launches Article 9 green bond ETF
Aims to track global G10 green bond issuance
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Fixed income outlook 2024: Blue, orange and social bonds to have their moment in predicted record year
Issuance could surpass previous highs as market conditions and increased variety make sustainable bonds appeal in 2024
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Green bonds propel 2023 global ESG debt market
Issuance exceeds $505bn
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Goldman Sachs unveils sustainable bond funds
Using the firm’s green and impact bonds assessment methodology