United States: Republican victory

The Republican Party is the big winner of the elections, yet the exact nature of their policies must still be defined.

Western Europe’s Best Bank on sustainable finance & capital markets

Euromoney named BNP Paribas as Western Europe’s Best Bank, along six other accolades across sustainable finance and capital markets in its 2021 Regional Awards for Excellence.

Chile sets a trend with first sovereign sustainability-linked bond

Chile becomes the world’s first country to use sovereign debt to fund its long-term climate initiatives and accelerate its energy transition.

Friends or Foes: a world of credit ratings and ESG scores

Experts from leading ratings and research agencies examine how ESG scores and credit ratings may impact a company's capital raising.

Systematic investment strategies: does the future lie in algorithms?

An increasing number of investors are moving towards systematic strategies, including in fixed income.

ALiX: Euromoney recognises BNP Paribas’ market leading technology

BNP Paribas receives four accolades at the Euromoney FX Awards 2023 for its FX trading capabilities and market-leading technology, ALiX.

BMW takes Libor transition leap

While new risk free rates have been adopted widely by banks and financial institutions, corporates have been slower to embrace the Libor transition – until now.

Supporting transgender staff in the workplace

Chloe Moore describes what it's like to be a transgender person in the workplace and how companies can help their trans staff.

Facing down climate change: the industry fights back

Climate change is a systemic risk for banks, investors and corporates. Failure to implement meaningful change will be catastrophic for future portfolios.

The Republic of Iceland issues first sovereign gender bond

Iceland secures financing for improved parental leave and affordable housing for women.

Deforestation: Turning the COP26 pledge into reality

Collaborative partnerships and coalitions are key to address zero deforestation in Brazil and to tackle the climate crisis.

Net-Zero Alliances: unlocking collaboration across the financial sector

The UN-convened alliances recently formed in the financial services industry will accelerate the transition to net-zero.

Microfinance, the little big movement that keeps on growing

As BNP Paribas celebrates 30 years' involvement in microfinance, we talked to Alain Lévy, Head of Microfinance and Social Enterprises for the Americas and Asia.

Supply Chain Success Requires a Balancing Act

Resilience and agility are paramount to weather the impact of ever-increasing disruptions to global supply chains.

The US prepares for a “Green Wave”

As the US economy shifts back towards sustainability, it will need to accelerate its switch to renewable energy, electric mobility and circular economy.

Capital markets and Covid-19: have social bonds come of age?

Social bonds are on the rise as supranationals and agencies raise capital to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic.

BNP Paribas finalises inaugural structured social index-linked bond  

BNP Paribas Global Markets and Cardif collaborate to scale up social investment aligned to UN SDGs.

BNP Paribas guides sustainable loan for Downer

Downer's debut A$1.4 billion Sustainability Linked Loan will likely contribute to a reopening of the country's SLL market.

Navigating the Liquidity Conundrum

Treasurers are finding new ways and tools to enhance liquidity management in the low interest rate environment.

Unlocking the biodiversity data revolution

With 50% of the global economy at risk from biodiversity loss, companies and investors are engaging on measuring and managing nature-related risks.