Sustainable bonds roar to record quarter: Refinitiv
Sovereigns and banks launched social bonds in Q2 to combat effects of pandemic
- By: James Langton
- July 23, 2020 July 23, 2020
- 14:24
Sovereigns and banks launched social bonds in Q2 to combat effects of pandemic
Canadian households vulnerable entering the crisis, but banks look strong
The research firm aims to increase transparency of ESG risks within companies
A report from the Investments and Wealth Institute provides tips
Deal activity fell in Q2, but not as precipitously as some feared
A BMO report breaks down the sectors to watch
Younger Canadians are most likely to ramp up saving and investing, research finds
Reopening is often met with a resurgence of infections
The reading beat expectations
Equity ETFs drove first-half sales, while mutual funds rose thanks to money market funds
Will the outlook change when federal subsidies end?
Banks are making strides in their operations, lending and disclosure
Condos, short-term rental market most at risk
Estimates suggest that retail sales increased by 24.5% in June
Most active U.S. equity funds lagged benchmarks during crisis, research finds
Revenues dipped, but expenses also fell in Q1
Credit loss provisions rise, but firms shore up capital
New Sustainalytics report highlights key ESG risks and rating downgrades
A global survey looked at continuing and emerging trends, amid pandemic
Groups like hospitals and educational institutions will be included
New projects are still at risk due to pandemic hotspots
Women's participation in the workforce has dropped to its lowest level in more than 30 years
The five big Wall Street banks set aside more than $30B in Q2 to cover loans