Sustainable Development Goals: A framework for investors

In 2023, we have reached the halfway point – and a coordinated effort is needed to get the goals on track ahead of 2030.

Runter vom Holzweg: Welche Auswirkungen hat die EU-Entwaldungsverordnung?

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Olivia Watson, Senior-Analystin für thematisches Investieren, beleuchtet die Chancen und Risiken für Emittenten, die der EU-Verordnung über entwaldungsfreie Lieferketten unterlegen.

Soziale Normen: Der wachsende Anleihenmarkt entfaltet seine positive Wirkung

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Der Markt für soziale Anleihen hat einen langen Weg hinter sich und ist in den letzten fünf Jahren sowohl in der Breite als auch Tiefe erheblich gewachsen. Dennoch bleibt noch viel zu tun.

Chopping and changes: what are the implications of the EU’s Deforestation Regulation?

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The EU’s Deforestation Regulation will make us as investors think about company risks and opportunities and is under discussion with our equity and fixed income teams.

ESG Viewpoint: Taiwan’s AGMs

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Taiwan’s hybrid AGMs open up to foreign investors but concerns about shareholder rights remain

Thematic Insight: Managing the Human Capital Transition

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Human capital, although often overlooked by investors, is a significant component of the forces driving performance. Businesses investing in human capital are likely to derive a competitive advantage.

ESG Viewpoint: A deep dive on Japan’s low carbon transition  

Japan’s decarbonisation journey – we’re engaging companies on climate-related risks

Social norms: the growing bond market that is increasingly delivering impact

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The growth in the breadth and depth of the social bond market is impressive, but there’s still more to come.

Health and Well-Being – longer lives, healthier lives

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After a century of rapid increases, gains in life expectancy are slowing. We ask why and explore companies that can help buck the trend.

Thematic Insight: The energy transition – transformative on a global scale

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We discuss the barriers to a successful energy transition and the opportunities for investors