Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Protected status for ESG investment products could mark the beginning of the end for greenwashing for UK investors. Before long, any asset manager thinking of slapping a ‘sustainable’ or ‘ESG’ label on its investment products for UK clients should think twice – at least. It thinks there is a problem about greenwashing.”.

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Chris Hall

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Separate from the US$100 billion per annum in climate finance pledged by rich countries, the Loss and Damage Fund was the surprise hit of COP27 , agreed with the aim of compensating the developing countries most at risk from the physical impacts of climate change already ‘locked in’.

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Chris Hall

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Sovereign green, social and sustainable bond (GSS) issuance has grown rapidly in recent years, but these bonds still only account for 5% of total outstanding sovereign debt. In addition, this helps develop sustainable finance in their home markets. We expect continued growth and diversification in this sector.

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Chris Hall

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Banks and financial institutions, for example, will need to observe the complex and evolving web of new sanctions with more rigour than some have managed their compliance obligations in the past. Sectors dependent on discretionary spending suffered, but defensive investments will not be comfortable either.

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