Trends with Benefits #60: Green Bonds with Sean Kidney
August 04, 2021
Listen Time 39:44 MIN
In this episode, I chat with Sean Kidney, CEO of the Climate Bonds Initiative ("CBI"), an international NGO working to mobilize global capital for climate action. Through Sean's work with the investment and banking community across the world, CBI is helping to making it easier for issuers and investors to participate in the much needed area of sustainable finance.
Climate awareness continues to be a major theme in the news and markets, especially as catastrophic events like massive flooding in Germany and wildfires in the U.S.' west coast break headlines. Climate change has generally been considered to be the root of these events. Whether you buy into that or not, one trend I've definitely noticed in my daily work life is that there is more climate awareness and concern on the minds of investors, from individuals to institutions. Green bonds are receiving more and more attention. I discuss with Sean the basics of green bonds, how they compare with traditional bonds, the types of issuers and what implications the Biden Administration could have on green bond investors and the outlook for sustainable finance.
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IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES
Please note that Van Eck Securities Corporation (an affiliated broker-dealer of Van Eck Associates Corporation) may offer investments products that invest in the asset class(es) discussed in this podcast.
The views and opinions expressed are those of the speaker(s) but not necessarily those of VanEck. Commentaries are general in nature and should not be construed as investment advice. Certain statements contained herein may constitute projections, forecasts and other forward looking statements, which do not reflect actual results, are valid as of the date of this communication and subject to change without notice. Information provided by third party sources are believed to be reliable and have not been independently verified for accuracy or completeness and cannot be guaranteed. Any discussion of specific securities/financial instruments mentioned in the commentary is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation to buy these securities. Fund holdings will vary. All indices mentioned are measures of common market sectors and performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Information on holdings, performance and indices can be found at vaneck.com.
All investing is subject to risk, including the possible loss of the money you invest. As with any investment strategy, there is no guarantee that investment objectives will be met and investors may lose money. Diversification does not ensure a profit or protect against a loss in a declining market. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance.
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