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Issue 157: Bond markets penalising decarbonisation; Pictet AM eyes adaptation, water investments

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Kenneth Lim

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Published Fri, Aug 1, 2025 · 07:00 PM
    • Bond markets penalise companies that stay on track for their climate targets, an MSCI analysis shows.
    • Bond markets penalise companies that stay on track for their climate targets, an MSCI analysis shows. ILLUSTRATION: KENNETH LIM

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