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A look at what's been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.

A look at what's been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.

A look at what’s been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.

A look at what's been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.

A look at what's been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.

A look at what's been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.

A look at what's been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.

A look at what's been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.

A look at what's been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.

A look at what's been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.

A look at what’s been happening in the sustainable finance market – in Australia and abroad.

A look at what’s been happening in the sustainable finance market – in Australia and abroad.

Large sums of private wealth are being shifted from term deposits into fixed income in a bid to increase returns. But you want to be sure you’re doing it the right way. 

Investors have well and truly embraced sustainable bonds. But do they have what it takes to help better the world?

An Australasian perspective on sustainable finance markets.

A monthly look at the ESG debt markets from an Australasian perspective.

New COVID-19 social bonds have been met with overwhelming support from investors, leading to rapid growth in the sustainable debt market and a welcome outperformance, experts told a NAB Roundtable.

A look at the Australasian ESG debt markets during the last month.

US equities continued to rally as investors looked for signs the economy would be getting back on track. But then …

The longest period of bond market disruption since the GFC appears to be ending.

The Euro and Italian bonds took a hit with German judges challenging the ECB on its QE activity.

A monthly look at the Australasian ESG debt markets.

Oil prices have recovered somewhat and equities have risen again.

With public debt markets in flux due to the spread of COVID-19, patience is the watchword for Australian borrowers in private capital markets.

Inspired to make a difference in these tough times? Impact investing may be the perfect vehicle.

Janari Tonoike, head of NAB Japan Securities Limited, National Australia Bank’s (NAB) new Tokyo-based, wholly-owned subsidiary, showcases the long-standing relationship between Japan and Australia, and explains how the new entity can help investors and borrowers in both markets and beyond connect better in a challenging global business environment.

We helped Neuberger Berman set up Australia’s first listed investment trust focused on global fixed income, to turn global bonds into income for Aussie investors.

The bond market has long been opaque, with bonds traded in parcels far too large for the average investors, but what might a more accessible bond market look like?

It’s taken a while to gain momentum, but fixed income is starting to feature in high net worth portfolios in Australia, catching up with offshore peers.

Sustainable bonds are appealing to a wider set of investors as the market develops, a recent conference was told.

High net worth and sophisticated investors are increasingly looking to corporate bonds as a way to preserve capital while delivering higher yields than cash or government bonds.

A little innovation based on a big idea.

Growth still reasonable but to move below trend – with rates now unlikely to rise. Indeed a significant & growing risk of a cut.

Macquarie saw demand for long tenors and appetite for socially responsible investments.

It’s beginning to dawn on investors – and the people for whom they invest – that they’re in a unique position to change the world, without sacrificing financial gains.

In a Victorian first, Sacred Heart Mission and the Victorian Government recently launched the state’s first Social Impact Investment, an innovative financing structure that supports positive social change.

China’s burst of confidence, irrespective of trade talks, is helping the Aussie dollar, but will it continue if the uncertainty continues?

The Bank of Japan’s changing approach to yield control and China’s policy to protect the economy had the most impact on markets today.

Globally, the finance sector is directing ever-greater amounts of capital to address social and environmental challenges. Australia has more work to do on this front.

For corporates with a growth agenda but no formal credit rating, the bond market is providing a new avenue for capital.

Trump in Helsinki and the EU in Beijing didn’t really move markets but the dissent in the UK has weakened the pound.

China’s M2 money supply grew less than expected on Friday.

At NAB’s 2018 Asian Debt Capital Markets Conference, experts, issuers and investors zeroed in on the forces that will build connections and foster future opportunities.

Trade talks between the US and China took a turn for the worse at the end of last week, with the Trump administration issuing a list of $50 billion worth of products that would be hit with a 25 percent tariff.

The world’s first sustainability bond from a university is funding a better future for students and for vulnerable communities.

NAB and Asiamoney's latest poll on Asian and European investors’ appetite for Australian debt tells a story of consistency and stability as the region presents a safe option amid turbulence - while also offering sustainable opportunities.

NAB’s review of first quarter corporate debt issuance.

Clare Lewis, NAB Director Corporate Debt Markets Origination talks about the outlook for the corporate bond market in 2018.

NAB has debuted several innovative green and social bonds in recent years. In this article we go behind the scenes to find out how a new, green investment product reaches the market.

The growth of the Reg S bond market has been one of the defining trends of the Asian capital markets in recent years. Driven by the seemingly unstoppable rise of Asian wealth – especially deep-pocketed Chinese investors – US dollar bond sales in the region no longer depend on the participation of US institutions.

Increased global liquidity, Asia’s growing wealth and the rise of the regional investor base have made the US$ Reg S market an increasingly important source of funding for Asia Pacific issuers. NAB sees US$ Reg S issuance from Australian corporates tripled from 2016 to 2017, with ample room to grow.

Beyond reaching institutional investors, socially responsible investment (SRI) assets need to develop sufficient scale and momentum to attract interest from the wholesale markets.

US$90 trillion in new investments by 2030 have been estimated as necessary to meet the goals of UNCOP21 to address climate change. National Australia Bank (NAB)'s David Jenkins says the opportunity for green bonds to mobilise capital for this transition to a low carbon economy is immense.

The Queensland Government’s first social bond that seeks to reduce reoffending by young people has been launched by Life Without Barriers and NAB.

After the recent investor jitters triggered by the failure of some Public Private Partnership (PPP) toll roads, it looks like a new wave of infrastructure PPPs, kick-started by Federal and State Government investment, are making a strong comeback.

The AUD bond market is not just one market. It's, at last count - at least six markets with their own features, documentation and target investors.

The nation’s first Sustainability Bond demonstrates how the corporate and education sectors can partner to address pressing issues facing our society and environment.

Any examination of the Asia-Pacific region’s capital requirements, whether by a government, issuer or investor, must begin with the acknowledgement that demographic and financial pressures mean countries can no longer ‘go it alone.’

In terms of market moves, most action happened in bonds. The bond sell-off continued overnight, underpinned by a weak French 30-year bond auction.

FinanceAsia and National Australia Bank’s latest poll of Asian bond investors shows strong demand to boost exposure to Australia — and a clear idea of which sectors will reap the benefits.

As more investors seek to deploy sustainable capital, National Australia Bank says green bond issuers are being offered a golden opportunity.

Research continues to show that companies with gender diversity in their leadership teams deliver better financial results. A new product from NAB – and Australia’s very first ‘social bond’ – allows investors to put their money where their mouth is and finally invest in gender-inclusive organisations.

Experts from National Australia Bank say the challenges of climate change and countries' need for infrastructure funding mean the green bond market has enormous potential.

Asia-based bond investors surveyed by FinanceAsia and National Australia Bank are seeking safety in higher-rated credits.

NAB joins with the Australian Centre for Financial Studies to launch their report ‘Improving access to the Corporate Bond market for retail investors’ which assesses where the market currently is, the factors affecting its growth, and the impediments to connecting investors and issuers.

NAB’s Director of Fixed Income, Mark Todd, chats with Steve Lambert, Executive General Manager of Capital Markets at NAB about the evolution of the Corporate Bond Market, why it's important and how it relates to the individual investor.

How to add Australian Debt Securities & Corporate Bonds to a portfolio. We bring you the third of five research reports examining the Australian corporate bond market. In this report we cover the important topic of accessing the fixed income market and the various methods investors can use to access debt securities and corporate bonds.