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Environmental, social and governance issues will assume greater importance this year, with four trends converging,  analysts at Moody's say.Recovery from COVID will increase focus on social and environmental challenges."Major economies

Russell Investments conducted its 2020 annual ESG survey across equity, fixed-income, real assets and private markets asset managers from around the globe to assess their attitudes toward responsible investing and how they integrate ESG factors into their investment processes.According to the results the survey, an increased number of firms are incorporating additional ESG metrics into their investment process, expanding their dedicated responsible investment resources and providing greater transparency through reporting.Data providers are integral in providing a broader perspective of companies or entities in the marketplace, with engagement activities also playing a vital role in asset managers gaining and making use of ESG-related information.

ESG Miniseries 3 of 3.The rapidly expanding ESG bond market allows investors to target the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).It also drives the transition to a net zero carbon economy.

ESG Miniseries 2 of 3.We believe the size of bond markets is important.And recurring nature of debt issuance make fixed income investors a meaningful force in driving sustainable change.

ESG Miniseries 1 of 3.How can bond investors contribute to more sustainable financial markets?Members of our ESG investing team discuss accelerating macro trends and their reasons for optimism.

The private bank to Queen Elizabeth II is lavishing millions of dollars in a high-stakes bet on a Brexit deal in the teeth of market scepticism.

Strategists predict a tougher period ahead for U.S. corporate bonds after a slide in equities to more appealing levels.

Inflation, dormant for a decade, captured the market’s attention all summer, with unprecedented Federal Reserve stimulus and a $2 trillion federal spending package set to juice prices.