As the UN biodiversity summit meets in Yerevan, the Tropical Forest Forever Facility is racing to secure enough sponsor capital, and a convincing enough investment case, to win over private bond investors
Inflationary pressures and debt burdens could result in widening credit spreads, new research shows
Physical risks, passive strategies and regulatory change are shaping investor demand for climate indices
The UK has confirmed a £400m loan to the Tropical Forest Forever Facility, just weeks ahead of the fund’s bond market debut.
European lenders are ‘failing to unleash the potential’ of green bonds, with lending heavily concentrated on building improvements, despite evidence that clean energy delivers a higher impact on emissions avoidance
As the volume and intensity of natural disasters increases, so too does investor demand for catastrophe bonds, new data shows
The EBRD will invest $100m in an inaugural blue bond issued by Jordan’s Housing Bank
For faith-based investors and other mission-driven institutions, green bonds represent a practical expression of environmental stewardship argues Holger Mertens, Global Green Bond Strategy portfolio manager at Amova Asset Management
New MSCI analysis shows net outflow from listed multi-asset funds with thematic convictions driving broad market performance
As UK defined contribution schemes mature, fixed income is playing a bigger role beyond pre-retirement. Charlotte Vincent, co-head fixed income at People’s Pension shares how the team embeds net zero into mandates, expanding its toolkit
New tools, data and analysis link sovereign bond performance to climate resilience
The UK raised more than £6bn with its first green gilt syndication in five years, which attracted strong investor interest despite challenging market conditions
Aeroporti di Roma has become the latest to join the ranks of airport SLB issuers but as issuances from airport operators increase, investor demand for accountability will rise too
Johann Plé, senior portfolio manager and Rui Li, portfolio manager fixed income at AXA Investment Managers, examine how green bonds have evolved from a niche asset to a key source of portfolio diversification
As major energy firms ramp up LNG investment, the sector’s dependence on debt is prompting renewed scrutiny of the financial risks for bond investors involved.