COP 15: Global Biodiversity Framework elevates nature-related risks and opportunities

The conference saw agreement of a framework which aims to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030. We assess the implications
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – February 2023

Our fixed income team provide their weekly snapshot of market events.
Responsible Investment Quarterly Q4 2022

Our latest RI update featuring articles on the COP 27 conference and its impact on emerging markets, the investment proposition for hydrogen, and opportunities and risks from COP 15’s biodiversity framework.
ESG Viewpoint: Banking on biodiversity

Banks need to improve when it comes to understanding and managing their biodiversity impacts. Read about our recommended best practices and ongoing engagement with the sector.
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – January 2023

Our fixed income team provide their weekly snapshot of market events.
ESG Viewpoint: Net Zero: Best Practice and Engagement Approach

As signatories of the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative, we are adopting a Stewardship-led approach to delivering our net zero commitment.
ESG Viewpoint: Biodiversity Best Practice and Engagement Approach

Nature loss poses financially material risks for asset managers. We explain how biodiversity risks can be assessed, outline our approach to engaging with businesses on the topic and detail our best practice framework.
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – December 2022

Our fixed income team provide their weekly snapshot of market events.
Themes for thought: responsible investment in 2023 and beyond

Many responsible investment funds struggled in 2022 due to low exposure to gas and oil and a quality
bias, but says Claudia Wearmouth, the investment case remains intact and responsible investing is now
mainstream investing.
No more bad news should be good news in 2023

After a dismal year for markets, William Davies gives his thoughts on risks and opportunities in the market as we head into 2023. While there is plenty to be cautious about, a repeat of 2022 seems unlikely.