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On this episode, Anu Rajakumar speaks with Paul Grainger, Senior Portfolio Manager, Multi-Sector, about what this new regime means for fixed income investors. Read more here.

ESG thematic investment is more popular in the US, where it is pursued by 70% of investors, compared with 52% in APAC and 57% in Europe. Read more here.

SI was mixed in 2025, with energy transition continuing but market penetration plateauing. Most global SI equity indices outperformed markets; SI fixed income indices were in line or behind.

If you think of the global sustainable debt market as a cocktail, 2026 is poised to be a year with a larger pour – but the mix of ingredients will continue to evolve. Read more here.

The strong outperformance of many sustainable investment strategies was reversed in the wake of Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Climate physical risk will increasingly present rising costs and impacts on lives, livelihoods and economies.

As ESG factors help contribute to - or detract from - security returns, it makes sense for active investors to integrate them into security selection. Read more here.

In summary, while Scope 3 disclosure rates and quality have improved, significant gaps and volatility remain.

This year’s COP signaled a turn from grand pronouncement toward practical implementation in areas such as adaptation, just transition, deforestation, and societal inclusion.

The data center market has seen unprecedented growth in the last two years, largely driven by AI workloads. Read more here.

2025 was always set to be a pivotal juncture for global climate talks.

The recent collapse of First Brands & Tricolor, together with loan losses among some US regional banks, has begun to stir fears over broader credit markets & spillover risks to other assets.

As AI automates routine tasks, the value of uniquely human skills increases. Click here to read more.

The efficient flow of information between companies and their investors is fundamental to modern shareholder capitalism. Read more here.

The economy and risk assets seem to be telling a conflicting story. In this environment, we believe there’s no better time to be taking a multi-asset approach to investing.

Bond issuance linked to ESG purposes dipped in the first half of 2025 following a strong second half in 2024. Read more here.

As climate investing regulations evolve globally, carbon emissions data is increasingly required for compliance, risk assessment, and investment decisions.

Regional sustainable finance markets outlooks show contrasts this year. Strong momentum is observed in Asia Pacific and Eastern Europe. Read more here.