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Beyond Green Bonds: Climate Opportunities in Fixed Income (Degroof Petercam Asset Management)

Climate change is real and top of mind for both investors and policy makers for decades to come. Why?

  • Green bonds allow investors to generate positive environment benefits without sacrificing returns.
  • A timely transition towards a low-carbon economy will require substantial investments… in both climate challengers and enablers.
  • Climate change will disrupt a wide area of sectors, impacting financial asset valuations (incl. fixed income) whilst also creating opportunities.

Speakers: Anouk Slock & Ronald Van Steenweghen

Anouk Slock, Responsible Investment Specialist

Anouck Slock is a Responsible Investment (SRI) Specialist at Degroof Petercam Asset Management. Anouk holds a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Economic Sciences from the University of Antwerp, and a Master’s degree in Business Economics from Solvay Brussels School. During her studies she became National Director of Capitant vzw, a leading Belgian financial student organisation.

Ronald Van Steenweghen, Fund Manager Fixed Income

Ronald Van Steenweghen is a Senior Fixed Income Fund Manager at Degroof Petercam Asset Management. He has over 12 years of experience in managing Fixed Income funds.

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