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Industry Voice: How do ESG concerns impact fixed income investors?

Across the globe, fixed income investors are increasingly interested in environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. MFS Research Analyst Mahesh Jayakumar explains how MFS® incorporates ESG factors into fixed income research and looks at the opportunities and challenges facing investors.

Mahesh Jayakumar, Fixed Income Research Analyst, MFS

10 December 2019 • 4 min read

ESG has been a theme in equities for many years. Why is it now a growing trend in fixed income? Fixed income has traditionally been used for its ability to manage downside risk while generating i...

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