The transition from 'traditional' to ESG-embracing is a tough one for banks. Silvia Pavoni describes how the solution to this issue may lie within for many lenders.

While 2019 may have featured some major initial public offerings, it has also prompted questions about the ongoing viability of the IPO model. 

Paul Plewman, Macquarie’s CEO for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, explains the importance of empowering the bank’s staff to seek out new opportunities and of playing to its strengths.

With demand for climate-friendly finance growing exponentially, Marfrig has entered the fray with a bond to support sustainable beef production. 

Comparing different companies’ ESG credentials is akin to comparing apples and pears. But efforts are being made to find the right tools to collect sufficient data and achieve a standard methodology. 

Mizuho International’s CEO and president discusses what Japanese business culture can offer capital markets and the bank's plans for delivering bespoke client solutions.

Benefiting from growing consumer demand to move away from plastics, French glass maker Verallia has achieved the largest French IPO since 2017.

Bond markets are being buffeted in all directions by global economic forces, long overdue tech advancements and a growing demand for ESG investments. 

Uncertainty continued to plague the world economy in 2019 and there is not much optimism among economists that it will fare much better in 2020. 

Banks may have signed up to ESG commitments but are they acting? Increasing financing of fossil fuels suggests otherwise.