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Bonds are a vital part of any effective investment portfolio, providing stable cash flow. Despite their generally secure returns, bonds come with risks, primarily default and credit risks. Even sovereign bonds can face bankruptcy risks, making it crucial to assess these risks before investing. Understanding these risks helps investors make informed decisions and manage their portfolios effectively.

As America continues to maintain a high-interest rate, the borrowing cost for companies still remains at a peak. However, compared to other bonds, bonds related to ESG enjoy a lower yield, but seldom do we see small or startup companies issue green bonds. This is because issuing green bonds requires the funds only to be used on certain ESG projects, which is normally not the primary goal for small and startup companies. Hence, a new type of bond, Sustainability-Linked Bonds, is created. In this article, we will briefly introduce the concept and principle of Sustainability-Linked Bonds.

In 2023 bank collapsed, with UBS’s acquisition causing Credit Suisse’s AT1 bond cancellation. As investors, do we know the intricacies of AT1 bonds and savvy strategies to navigate their potential risks?

The previous article mentioned the basic types of ESG bonds, and we believe you have a basic understanding of these types of bonds. Next, we will introduce specific types of ESG bonds, and briefly introduce you to a few representative countries that are currently promoting sustainable finance policies and ESG bond market development.

ESG bonds are issued in the same way as regular bonds, but the difference lies in the use of the funds, which is the most important reason to differentiate ESG bonds from regular bonds.

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