All Fixed income articles – Page 12
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Technical guide
ESG screening in fixed income investing
Fixed income investors apply ESG filters or screens to their investment universe to control which issuers or securities are considered for investment. This is an effective way of ensuring their investments are aligned with their (client’s) ethical motivations and reduces reputational risks.
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Technical guideEngaging issuers on ESG issues
Debt and equity holders both stand to benefit financially from successful engagements, as ESG-related risks are mitigated and opportunities maximised.
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Technical guideThemed fixed income investing
Investment products such as green bonds are seen by many as a way of addressing ESG risks such as climate change and water scarcity.
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Technical guide
Embedding responsible investment into the fixed income investment process
There are a number of fundamental building blocks, regardless of asset class, that all investors should consider when setting their organisation up to implement responsible investment.
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Technical guideCorporate bonds: spotlight on ESG risks
In light of the 2008 financial crisis, which led to a loss of confidence in the underlying structure and operation of international financial markets, this publication is intended for corporate bondholders to explore ESG issues and determine whether they are material to creditworthiness and investment performance.
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Technical guideSovereign bonds: spotlight on ESG risks
Drawing on information disclosed through the PRI’s reporting data and interviews to its signatories this document represents one of the first attempts to show how ESG factors can be material to the creditworthiness and investment performance of sovereign bonds (2013).
