The CFA Institute’s new voluntary global fund labelling guidelines put the focus on greenwash.
The fund will help channel central bank reserves to green projects in Asia Pacific, complementing two other green bond funds already launched by the bank.
Green bonds are a critical part of an evolving and expanding range of sustainable fixed-income investments. Frameworks and labels are valuable, but represent just one stage in investors’ due diligence.
The sovereign green bond market is now offering investors more opportunities for impact as they restructure their portfolios to pursue net zero strategies.
Rising demand for sustainable bonds is being met by robust supply. But balancing sustainability and value requires careful assessment of each opportunity.
Asset owners face steep challenges trying to differentiate between the climate performance and governance of sovereign issuers. A new initiative aims to identify the common ground.
ESG bond funds are growing in number and innovation as managers compete to meet demand, but investors must ensure their aims are aligned with strategies. According to funds data and analytics provider Morningstar, global assets in ESG bond funds...
Greater diversity, innovation and impact means bond buyers have plenty to consider when satisfying investment goals.
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