China outlook 2021: Starting off the year on the right foot

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Despite the havoc caused by Covid-19, China started off 2021 on a much stronger footing than 2020. As the economic recovery gathers momentum and political tensions with the US ease

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Robeco launches credit income fund targeting Sustainable Development Goals

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Robeco has launched a new investment fund for the Australian market which is designed to contribute positively to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), while aiming to provide a

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Robeco credit quarterly outlook: Q4 2020

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In light of the massive gap between markets and fundamentals, we approached this Credit Quarterly Outlook with the question: do fundamentals still matter? Sander Bus, Co-head of the Robeco Credit

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Robeco extends exclusion of investments in fossil fuels to all its funds

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Robeco has taken an important next step in its sustainable investing approach with the decision to exclude investments in thermal coal, oil sands and Arctic drilling from all its mutual

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Robeco and RobecoSAM awarded highest scores in 2020 PRI assessment

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Robeco and RobecoSAM have received the highest possible scores (A+) from the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) for all assessed modules for sustainable investing. Robeco and RobecoSAM received A+ scores

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New study reveals you can predict when interest rates will rise

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Can interest rate moves – and therefore bond returns – be accurately predicted? This question has intrigued finance academics and practitioners for decades, as government bonds represent one of the

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The mining industry is essential to moving to a greener economy

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Mining is a complex industry that is often seen as unsustainable. Indeed, the industry faces many sustainability challenges, ranging from protecting the environment and reducing water use to maintaining good

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Protecting digital human rights in the post-COVID-19 era

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Digital data has expanded beyond imagination, and can create some serious issues for privacy and human rights, especially when it comes to the sensitive health data now being used in

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Credit outlook: ‘The common enemy’

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Spreads have moved from historically narrow levels straight to recessionary wides. It is time to buy. COVID-19 is causing an economic shock comparable to the global financial crisis Authorities scramble

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Sustainable investing and Covid-19

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The most important ESG issue in the coronavirus crisis is our response Companies should act prudently to protect longer-term business Investors will look critically at future remuneration and buybacks Governments

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