Sustainable Finance

Social Risk Remains the Most Difficult Aspect of ESG to Price

Social risk is an understudied and underappreciated facet of the ESG umbrella. As an expansive concept, it can be pivotal in credit performance, particularly in emerging markets and especially during these challenging times. But why does pricing social risk remain so elusive?

By Bonds & Loans

Jun 4, 2020 // 10:00AM

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