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The Intersection of Securitization and Sustainability in Global Finance

The intersection of securitization and sustainability is crucial in today’s global finance. As the industry navigates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges, understanding synthetic versus true sale securitization is key. The EU Taxonomy Regulation highlights factors for sustainable securitization, vital for market growth. Sun King and Citi’s $130 million off-grid solar finance deal in Kenya exemplifies this progress. Integrating ESG into credit ratings and addressing green bond challenges are essential for a sustainable financial future.

Embracing Sustainability: The Next Big Revolution in Business

Sustainability is the next major revolution in business, reshaping operations and presenting challenges. Companies can create value and gain a competitive edge by strategically transitioning to a net-zero environment. Early adoption of sustainable practices enhances reputation, customer loyalty, and resilience while mitigating risks. Balancing sustainability with profitability is key for long-term success.

Derivative pricing using ESG

Integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria into derivative pricing is transforming financial markets. This approach reflects the significant impact of ESG factors on investment performance and risk. ESG derivatives, including Sustainability-Linked Derivatives, ESG-related credit derivatives, catastrophe derivatives, and ESG index derivatives, are becoming increasingly prevalent. Their pricing involves traditional models adjusted for ESG factors, and the regulatory landscape is evolving to support their growth. ESG derivatives offer innovative tools for managing ESG-related financial risks and promoting sustainable practices in the global economy.

Austria’s Road to the Completion of SDGs

Austria’s road to the completion of SDGs In 2021, Austria ranked 5th in the Energy Transition Index (ETI), which measures a Country’s progress in three dimensions: economic development, energy security and environmental sustainability. Only Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Switzerland ranked better. In the Sustainable Development Goals overall ranking, Austria also ranks 5th with a score […]

First emission of green bond in the nuclear sector

Bruce Nuclear Generating Station is a nuclear power station located on the eastern shore of Lake Huron in Ontario, Canada. On the date of 23 November 2021, it has made a relevant announcement, the issuance of $500 million bonds. The news is that this issuance will consist of green bonds, the first one emitted in the nuclear power sector.   Civilian nuclear […]

First emission of green bond in the nuclear sector

Bruce Nuclear Generating Station is a nuclear power station located on the eastern shore of Lake Huron in Ontario, Canada. On the date of 23 November 2021, it has made a relevant announcement, the issuance of $500 million bonds. The news is that this issuance will consist of green bonds, the first one emitted in the nuclear power sector. Civilian nuclear power […]

Moody’s: Sustainable Bond Issuance to Top $1 Trillion in 2021

Moody’s: Sustainable Bond Issuance to Top $1 Trillion in 2021 Moody’s ESG Solutions has forecasted a rise in its green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked bonds issuance for the year to over $1 trillion. Compared to last year, global sustainable bond issuance doubled the $402 billion, reaching $775 million at the end of Q3 2021. This […]

ETFs: the surge of not-so-green ESG investments

ETFs: the surge of not-so-green ESG investments Following the two years of COVID-19 pandemic, confidence towards ESG investments rose as the sensitivity towards climate change and social issues became more widespread. Overall, the investment in Green Funds rose from 50 billion in the beginning of 2020 to over 200 billion in mid-2021, according to Morningstar. […]

Climate change or green transition: impact on corporate costs

Climate change or green transition: impact on corporate costs As the ECB stated the last Wednesday, the costs that will be incurred for climate change in the medium/long term will by far exceed the short-term costs to be incurred for the green transition. In a time when all major economists, the largest banking institutions and […]