Thought Leadership


Natural selection: evaluating debt-for-nature swaps – AllianceBernstein
Sovereign debt-for-nature swaps are a specialised ESG-labelled structure with a familiar feature: some issuers have strong credentials,- others less so.
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Investing in a critical global resource: water – BNP Paribas Asset Management
Rising living standards are reinforcing long-term demand growth for water. However, water resources are strained by overconsumption, pollution and the…
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One question put to trustees and sponsor can be transformational for a DB scheme – C-Suite Pension Strategies
"What is the defined benefit scheme's long-term investment return target?"
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Pension Scheme TCFD reporting in review – year 2 – XPS Investment
Net-zero targets are common, but many lack a clear strategy.
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Sustainability inspires: reshaping real estate assets to revitalise communities – podcast – abrdn
The positive social impact of real estate investments on society.
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Crowded out – Asian species feel the heat – Federated Hermes Limited
Asia is rich in biodiversity but the risk of nature degradation is high due to rapid urbanisation, agricultural expansion and over-fishing. Sonya Likhtman…
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Climate and biodiversity in equity investing – bfinance
The climate imperative is driving new practices across all asset classes.
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Green innovations: hydrogen – Candriam
White paper on Hydrogen opportunities.
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Biodiversity – Jupiter Asset Management
An analytical imperative in its infancy.
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The power of debt to catalyse change – Ninety One
Ninety One share an example of how financing projects in emerging markets can contribute to meaningful, real-world impact.
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