Calendar » WEBINAR | Sustainability Bonds What Are the Risks and Opportunities for Investors? | 07 Nov 2017 | online

WEBINAR | Sustainability Bonds What Are the Risks and Opportunities for Investors? | 07 Nov 2017 | online

Created by Karin Merle
November 6, 2017 | 10:00 PM | online

NEW DATE: Tuesday, 7 November 2017 | 11.00 am–12.00 noon HKT (time converter here)


Interest in sustainable investing continues to rise. Green bonds in particular have seen rapid growth globally. But what are the risks and opportunities for investing in these types of bonds? And how is this market developing in Asia Pacific?

This one hour webinar, cohosted with Sustainalytics, a leading provider of ESG research and ratings, will cover market trends related to sustainable, green and social bonds, the risks and opportunities of investing in these types of bonds, various investor approaches to evaluating these bonds, and the motivations to issue these bonds.

Key points that will be covered include:

  • Drivers of growth of the global green bond market
  • Benefits to investing in a green bond
  • Market norms for identifying green/social bonds, and investor expectations
  • Benefits and challenges to issuing a green bond
  • Sustainalytics’ methodology and approach to validating a green bond
  • The future of sustainability bonds in Asia Pacific
WHAT 1 hour live webinar
WHEN

Tuesday, 7 November 2017

11.00 am–12.00 noon HKT


Please note that you will need to register for this event again. Your previous registration will not be transferred.
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This event qualifies for one continuing education credit for CFA Institute members.