Sustainability

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Do green bonds outperform in ‘risk-off’ periods? Yes, but beware the nuances

We find that green bonds have been more resilient than traditional bonds in times of crisis, but there are things to keep in mind when doing the analysis.

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Corona bonds: What are they and why do they matter?

The COVID-19 pandemic has spawned a new bond label, so-called "corona bonds," opening opportunities not only for sovereign and supranational issuers, but also for corporates.

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Nordea helps public sector borrowers finance COVID-19 response

Public sector borrowers are issuing bonds to finance the emergency and stimulus response to the coronavirus outbreak, and Nordea is on the front line.

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Sustainable balanced funds attract significant inflows

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EU taxonomy: What’s new in the final recommendations?

The European Commission’s expert group on sustainable finance has published its final recommendations on the EU taxonomy, a framework for classifying green investments. We take a deep dive into what’s new in the latest report, including sector-specific highlights.

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The growing importance of green bond funds

The dramatic growth in green bond issuance and investor demand is driving a rise in dedicated green and sustainable bond funds. While low levels of supply and diversification were initially seen as a limitation for these funds, that’s changing.

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Unscrambling the alphabet soup of ESG reporting

Need help decoding the dizzying array of acronyms when it comes to reporting on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues? Here’s your guide.

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Owning to influence – a field visit to a city engulfed in smoke

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Water risk – a growing concern for investors

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Your guide to bond issuance and loan transactions

Need a brush-up on the ins and outs of debt financing? Here's what you need to know.

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Fast fashion – tackling the problem of low wages for garment workers

Fast fashion and inexpensive clothing has caused an enormous increase in global clothing production, often with adverse consequences for the garment workers. In this article, Olena Velychko, ESG Analyst at Nordea Asset Management, talks about how to tackle the problems and ensure sustainability.

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Wallenstam turns to Nordea for sustainable financing