2024 was a politically eventful year: Right-wing populist parties made significant gains in the European Parliament election, both the U.K. and the U.S. saw changes in government, and the German chancellor called for a snap general election to be held in February 2025.

The transition to a net-zero economy will be a complex journey, requiring simultaneous action from governments, companies, and investors globally.

This note explores the potential of impact investing in liquid equities to achieve both financial returns and significant social and environmental impacts.

In recent years, sustainable investing has gained traction, but not all promises have been realized.

With its global and committed approach, Asteria Investment Managers ("Asteria") aims to contribute to the transition towards a more sustainable and equitable world by investing in companies with a positive impact and strong return potential.

One week after the outcome of the US election, we assess the impact of this significant political change on financial markets with a focus on climate impact investments.

Since the Paris Agreement, climate policies are evolving worldwide, but companies and investors striving for net zero find them lacking.

Today starts the Conference of the Parties 29 (COP29), the UN’s summit to accelerate global action to address climate change will be held until the 22^nd of November, in Baku, Azerbaijan.

In 2023, the planet has endured the hottest summer ever recorded, coupled with a surge in extreme weather events.

The automotive industry is at the heart of the global climate transition, technologies and geopolitics.

The first six months of 2024 closed with mixed set of results across fixed income markets.

The EU elections have brought back sovereign risk to the forefront in Europe. The announcement of snap elections in France couldn’t come at a more uncertain time when investors ponder the trajectory of inflation, the economy and of valuations. In this article, we skip the political debate and focus on sizing French risk across IG markets including green bond and the implications for investors.

When making an investment decision, the fiduciary duty of an asset manager includes addressing a company's climate exposure and its adaptive strategy. For investors, understanding this dynamic and recognizing the financial threat is crucial.

This one-day conference is designed to bring together leading academic researchers and practitioners searching for robust approaches to pursue a sustainable investment strategy.

Investments in energy companies with lower GHG emissions can significantly contribute to climate protection goals. Regional and lifecycle assessments are however crucial for fair comparisons between renewable and fossil fuel energy generation.

Fixed income investors have a significant role to play in financing the climate transition.

Impact investing is a long-term investment strategy, which considers that companies that are providing products and services that can accelerate both the environmental and social transition will experience higher capital gains than their peers.

Fixed income investors had a mixed year in 2023. Despite expectations of a strong start due to a softening outlook, the global economy performed well amidst rising interest rates.

The increasing prominence of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) in investment decision-making reflects a growing awareness of sustainable and responsible business practices.

In the pursuit of a robust agreement at the COP 28 in Dubai, more than 100 participating countries have advocated for the inclusion of "phasing out" oil, gas, and coal in the deal at the UN climate summit.

The carbon credit market has emerged as a critical instrument in the global strategy to combat climate change.

The global energy landscape is undergoing significant changes, with a growing focus on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and transitioning to a low-carbon economy.

Acting as a 5-year check-up or an inventory, the Global Stocktake is surveying each country’s emission reductions targets, policies, and commitments to reach the 1.5° Paris Agreement goal.

COP 28 takes place from 30 November to 12 December in Dubai. We take a closer look at five important topics.

The recent decline in bond yields serves as a reminder of the potential benefits that high interest rate sensitive bonds can offer to investors.

In a world grappling with climate change, climate benchmarks have emerged as easy solutions for passive investors looking to align their equity portfolios with a sustainable future.

The credit trading revolution is finally here. Catch this webinar replay to discover the alpha opportunities for systematic investors.

Insights from EHL’s first Sustainable Investing Forum where new sustainable finance initiatives were discussed.

It is a fascinating time to consider how quant credit will evolve in the decade to come. With the market still in its nascency, there are numerous potential paths for the strategy class to follow. This article explores several possible iterations.

From November 30, 2023 to December 12, 2023, Dubai will host the 28th session of the COP 28 to the UNFCCC. Acting as a 5-year check-up, countries are expected to expose their progress on meeting the Paris Agreement goals, and they are agreeing on setting objectives for the next decade.