Investing for racial equity in a returns-driven world
Panellists at an US SIF event discussed how the industry can do more for BIPOC clients, workers and communities
Social Bonds
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Latest launches: Stewart Investors adds European sustainability fund
Lorna Logan and Rob Harley to run the European (ex UK) Sustainability Strategy
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Sharp uptick in social bonds: Blip or trend?
Covid-19 has accelerated the growth of social financing
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Sharp uptick in social bonds: Blip or trend?
Social bonds raised $147.7bn in 2020 – more than seven times the $20bn figure in 2019 But is the trajectory likely to continue? Malika Takhtayeva, ESG analyst, sustainable fixed income lead at BNP Paribas Asset Management, believes the massive increase in money raised underscores their appeal as a potentially significant force for effecting social changes…
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Green Dream with Mirabaud’s Andrew Lake: Engaging and challenging the highest emitters
Natalie Kenway speaks to Mirabaud’s head of fixed income about the sustainable bond market
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Japan FSA consults on corporate social bonds
The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) is consulting on guidelines for the issuance of social bonds by the private sector.
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S&P greenlights new sustainable bond framework
RCB sustainability bond framework classifies social, green or sustainable bonds
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Impact washing a concern as bond market grows
Insight’s Joshua Kendall says only 34% of impact bonds meet green rating requirements
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Green Dream with Columbia Threadneedle’s Simon Bond: How I felt when the green gilt was announced
Manager of Columbia Threadneedle’s social bond franchise had been campaigning for a green gilt since May 2019
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Impact bond issuance reaches record levels
Insight Investment says impact bond issuance grew 60% in 2020
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Eight ways to escalate ESG in 2021
MainStreet’s Simone Gallo and Daniele Cat Berro expect the ESG surge to continue this year
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Rathbones’ Bryn Jones: Team diversity breeds success
Bryn Jones, head of fixed income at Rathbones, eschews the ‘star manager’ role and champions collaboration