Principal Financial Group issues debut sustainability bond

Proceeds of $600 million bond to support green and social initiatives that reinforce the firm’s ESG commitments

Pathways towards transition in the capital markets

Dissecting developments in sustainable capital markets and looking ahead to transition trends in 2021.

Swiss franc bonds take centre stage

Traditionally a safe haven, the past decade has seen a dearth of CHF issuance. This is changing. Issuers and investors are seeing opportunities and diversification.

Shining a light on US smart cities

If urban residents are to get the services they require in the future, there will be a need to adopt 'smart city' practices.

Euromoney “World’s Best Bank” Award 2016

BNP Paribas has been named World's Best Bank 2016 by Euromoney, the leading global financial publication, in its prestigious annual Awards for Excellence.

Climate Change Adaptation – The other side of the coin

While decarbonisation is critical and gaining momentum, we must not forget the other side of the climate action agenda – climate change adaptation.

New IDB Index encourages sustainability in Latin America

IDB IndexAmericas Top 50 tracks US companies driving responsible growth and sustainability in Latin America

Ushering ESG into the mainstream

ESG-centred products and practices may not currently provide a pricing advantage to firms now, but they soon will – fuelled by sufficient consumer demand.

M&S integrates net-zero roadmap metrics with a sustainability-linked loan

The UK retailer finalised a £850mn SLL to support decarbonisation, tackle deforestation and address plastic waste in its supply chain.

It’s a blockchain reaction for Asian stock exchanges

Blockchain is innovating Asian stock exchanges, but there is a genuine need for collaboration to ensure the end user benefits from its full potential.

Where are hedge funds on the ESG spectrum?

BNP Paribas' new research report looks at ESG integration within the hedge fund industry.

“Smart cities need a collaborative approach”: French Mobility leader

Smart cities and smart mobility are transforming the urban space, triggering the need to rethink public services.

Institutional Investor Highlights Leadership in European Equity Research

Exane BNP Paribas maintains its position as number 1 research provider for Developed Europe from Institutional Investor Research, for 5 years running.

Asian real estate embraces sustainable financial solutions

Buildings and construction are an underestimated polluter, but finance could help turn the sector towards a more sustainable future.

The next generation of FX algos: pushing the limits of digital trading

Asif Razaq, Global Head of FX Automated Client Execution, talks to FX Algo News about BNP Paribas' 4th generation algo suite.

View from the Americas: navigating a changing economic landscape

A series of 10 BNP Paribas Americas conferences at the Indian Wells tennis tournament addressed strategies for navigating market uncertainty.

2024 alternative investment survey: great expectations

Investors have the highest hedge fund return expectations in more than 10 years and plan to grow their hedge fund portfolio in the year ahead. 

Net-zero: The new compass for the banking sector

Unpacking why net-zero roadmaps are vital tools for the finance industry to accelerate a low carbon world.

The collateral clock is ticking

The regulatory approach to addressing issues in the OTC market is rational in theory – but as always the devil is in the detail.

2023 Alternative Investment Survey: Credit where it’s due

Hedge funds protect in 2022 and demand for credit surges for the year ahead.