Europe leads the way in sovereign green bond issuance
Europe continues to dominate in the green bond space in 2023, with most green bonds issued either by a European name or denominated in EUR.
Insights
Sovereign debt market demands clear transition to renewables
Governments that perform poorly in managing climate change transition may encounter difficulty finding investors to buy their sovereign debt, that is the finding of a research paper led by Dr Laura Ryan.
ESG in 10 | Episode 9 – The Australian Green Bond Program, with Ardea
After many years of limited activity on green bonds in Australia, we have seen a number of developments in this space recently, with the announcement of the Australian Government issuing a green bond.
New study indicates gender identity an important factor in likelihood of promotion
Those identifying as female employed in financial services are substantially less likely to be offered an unsolicited promotion than those identifying as male.
Bonds don’t need to be negatively correlated with equities
Fidante sat down with Head of Research at Ardea Investment Management, Dr Laura Ryan and Portfolio Manager, Tamar Hamlyn to discuss the role of government bonds in an equity heavy portfolio.
Market Musings: The Tipping Point?
March was eventful in markets. The collapse of SVB, forced merger between Credit Suisse and UBS and pressure on other banks was a major shock for investors.
Podcast: Everything you need to know about the Taskforce for Climate Related Financial Disclosure (TCFD)
Ardea Alternative podcast: Dr Laura Ryan is joined by Charlotte O’Meara (Fidante ESG specialist) and Tamar Hamlyn (Ardea Co-Founder), to discuss all things TCFD.
5 Key Themes for 2023
This note discusses the substantial risks around consensus views and highlights 5 key themes that will impact global interest rate markets in 2023.
Market Musings: Stretched to Breaking Point
An already tough year for markets has worsened over the last month. In this latest Market Musings, Ardea IM discuss recent market trends, the UK sell-off, and their outlook for inflation.
From Macro to Micro: The Implications of High Volatility for Interest Rate Relative Value
Global fixed income markets have experienced a massive correction this year. Aggressive central bank rate hikes, surging inflation and weaker global growth have driven double-digit losses for duration and credit heavy portfolios.