Edelman's latest Trust Barometer shows that trust in the financial services sector surged to a record high of 65% - a drastic change compared to the 2008 financial crisis. So what is the role of banks (and especially - central banks) in driving the sustainability agenda and mitigating the COVID crisis? And, with climate risk becoming more tangible each day, how should investors address the fossil fuel challenge? Tune into our interview with Christian Deseglise - Head of Sustainable Finance and Investments at HSBC. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The global crisis does not seem to trigger a decline in sustainable finance. In fact, it's quite the opposite. Tune in the interview with Dustyn Lanz, CEO at the Responsible Investment Association, and Kelly Gauthier, Managing Director at Rally Assets, to learn more about the current situation in Canada and explore timely tips for impact investors. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

DAFs have exploded in recent years with well over a hundred billion dollars in assets as of May 2020. Yet, it remains a largely untapped source of social impact investment, and it's getting especially relevant during the COVID-19 crisis and growing attention to investing in healthcare. Discover our interview with Rick Davis (LOHAS Advisors) to learn more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With the current crisis, we can expect a greater focus on the "S" and "G" parts of ESG. But can ethical labor be considered financially material? Is there an overlap between social metrics and governance metrics? And what are the top 3 components that investors should look at when considering social and governance factors? Explore our interview with Guillaume Mascotto, Vice President and Head of ESG at American Century Investments. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What role ESG, long-term planning and sustainable funds will play in the post-crisis recovery? How can they help us prevent similar economic and business shocks? Tune in to hear our interview with Helene Li, the founder of GoImpact (+ learn about the projections for the sustainable finance in Asia) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Can corporate governance make a difference in how we handle the current crisis and similar scenarios in the future? And what are the key aspects that institutional investors be should aware of? Find out more in our interview with Andrew Droste.Additional resources:JUSTCapital: https://justcapital.com/news/capitalism-meets-coronavirus-how-companies-are-responding/WSJ: https://www.wsj.com/graphics/whos-hiring-whos-firing-how-firms-are-reacting-to-coronavirus/Corporate Governance report by Refinitiv - https://www.refinitiv.com/en/resources/special-report/corporate-governance-analysis See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What are social bonds and can they help solve the current crisis and assist with post-crisis recovery? Find out why and how can investors act and what's the forecast - explore our interview with Chris Wigley, a fixed income specialist and portfolio manager. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The current market volatility and COVID-19 crisis have also created unprecedented opportunities for fixed income markets and specifically - for investing in green bonds. Find out what's different now and which plan of action and post-crisis roadmap to adopt - explore the interview with Ulf G. Erlandsson, CIO at Diem Green Credit. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With supply chain risk becoming a central issue in any ESG discussion, the current COVID-19 crisis has further boosted the importance of transparent and efficient onboarding and verification procedures carried out digitally. What are the existent challenges, solutions and, technological advancements? Hear from Kevin L. Jackson, CEO of GC GlobalNet and COO of SourceConnecte.Discover the latest article by Kevin where he explores using ESG metrics to unlock value: https://www.refinitiv.com/perspectives/future-of-investing-trading/using-esg-metrics-to-unlock-value/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the second part of the International Women’s Day and Women's History Month podcast series. Here where we spoke with 5 incredible women from the financial sector who did a 360° career shift and asked them one question: what was your strategy for success? Tune in to discover each success tip and explore their stories.Special thanks to Rise Up by Money2020, a global program designed to provide support and actionable skills for women working across the Financial Services and FinTech industry - https://www.money2020.com/rise-upKeesa's email: [email protected] hashtag: #RSPodcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.