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The pandemic has done more to emphasise the differences between the New Zealand and Australian economies than their similarities. New Zealand nonbank lenders got through 2020 without the same direct government support enjoyed by their neighbours. But companies like Avanti Finance have demonstrated their resilience and are looking forward to increased business opportunities and a more conducive funding market.
With roughly half its population in lockdowns that look set to stay in place for months to come, it is increasingly clear in mid-August 2021 that Australia’s relatively comfortable experience with COVID-19 in 2020 is very much a thing of the past. New Zealand may be heading in the same direction. In this depressing time, it is important to focus on how we reach a better future.
US private placement investors admit they have not historically been market leaders when it comes to environmental, social and governance integration. A changing world is shifting the landscape, although it may not lead to a significant influx of green-bond issuance.
US private placement investors admit they have not historically been market leaders when it comes to environmental, social and governance integration. A changing world is shifting the landscape, although it may not lead to a significant influx of green-bond issuance.
A clear incentive for banks to align their lending with positive climate outcomes would be capital weightings that explicitly account for climate risk. Such a regulatory setup could immediately facilitate banks to lend to climate-positive projects and borrowers at a cost discount.
A clear incentive for banks to align their lending with positive climate outcomes would be capital weightings that explicitly account for climate risk. Such a regulatory setup could immediately facilitate banks to lend to climate-positive projects and borrowers at a cost discount.
US private placement investors admit they have not historically been market leaders when it comes to environmental, social and governance integration. A changing world is shifting the landscape, although it may not lead to a significant influx of green-bond issuance.