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SRI

Trump: an unlikely catalyst for US impact investing

Enthusiasm for socially and environmentally responsible investing in the US has long lagged the immense size and influence of its financial sector. But under the Trump presidency, that may be changing. David Bell reports.

David Bell, August 29, 2018
SRI

Green loans grow as firms find business and finance harmony

The syndicated loan market is not renowned as a crucible of financial innovation, but with a new rash of green corporate financings it has left the bond market struggling to catch up. The deals offer borrowers a financial incentive to improve the company’s whole sustainability performance. Silas Brown reports.

Silas Brown, August 29, 2018
SRI

Corporates wake up to social bond potential

Advances in defining the scope and measuring the impact of social and sustainable bonds have market participants dreaming of a boom in issuance. But involvement from private sector corporates is going to be crucial if the capital markets are going to realise their enormous potential for financing social change. Tyler Davies reports.

Tyler Davies, August 29, 2018
SRI

Green-minded banks grapple with climate change

Markets are not prepared for climate change, which is expected to have severe economic consequences. Event risk, leading to credit risk and political action, will spur dramatic change, that could create a new low carbon economy. Climate change mitigation will eventually come to bear on all aspects of society, in the form of regulatory and fiscal incentives and disincentives. Having a green and sustainable action plan is therefore likely to become core to the strategy of every financial institution.

Bill Thornhill, August 29, 2018
SRI

Sustainability begins to permeate corporate finance

The touch points between the corporate finance world and environmental and social consciousness are proliferating. First came responsible equity investing, later green bonds — now this is an evolving, complex interaction.

Jon Hay, August 29, 2018
SRI

Grading goodness: judging shades in the SRI market

The rapid growth of sustainable finance, particularly in fixed income, has meant standards and sustainability reviews have proliferated, leaving baffled investors to assess their assets against an ever-expanding list of acronyms. Regulators are preparing to wade in with their own definitions, but some fear this will stifle the market’s progress. Owen Sanderson reports.

Owen Sanderson, August 29, 2018
SRI

People power in finance could help quest for sustainability

The long growth of responsible investing has happened in a voluntary way, with practices and standards defined by the market. Now, the European Union is taking the controls, with an Action Plan containing a host of measures. It is a leap forward towards sustainability, but more will be needed to get all the way there. Jon Hay reports.

Jon Hay, August 29, 2018
CEE

Atrium deal resuscitated to help wake EM

Czech company Atrium European Real Estate is reviving its €300m bond issue this week with a shorter maturity, having roadshowed in June. The deal looks set to be one of the first out of the gates in the emerging markets this week, after a tumultuous summer for that asset class.

Francesca Young, August 29, 2018
Asia

X Financial lines up $250m NYSE listing

China-based X Financial has set the ball rolling for a potential $250m listing on the New York Stock Exchange.

Jonathan Breen, August 29, 2018
Emerging Market Loans

Sunce Koncern flies in club loan

Croatia’s Sunce Koncern has signed a €73m club loan from mostly domestic lenders, as the tourism company restructures its entire balance sheet.

Mike Turner, August 29, 2018
Emerging Markets

Eyes still on Turkey as EM restarts

Emerging market borrowers and investors are returning from the summer break slowly but surely this week, but caution is still the prevailing tone.

Lewis McLellan, August 29, 2018
Supras and agencies

Euro SSA long end demand has ‘no rationale’

Investor demand at the long end of the euro SSA curve has left bankers puzzled, with interest rates set to rise in 2019 following the end of the European Central Bank's Public Sector Purchase Programme.

Burhan Khadbai, August 29, 2018

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