Green bonds: "From niche to core financing market"

The global market for green bonds grew to a record volume of USD 4.2 billion in 2024. Portfolio manager Bernhard Birkhäuser talks about the increased importance of green bonds, their advantages over traditional bonds and why green corporate bonds could be particularly interesting for investors at the moment.

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Oct 23, 2024 Bonds

Green bonds: "From niche to core financing market"

The global market for green bonds grew to a record volume of USD 4.2 billion in 2024. Portfolio manager Bernhard Birkhäuser talks about the increased importance of green bonds, their advantages over traditional bonds and why green corporate bonds could be particularly interesting for investors at the moment.

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