Catastrophe bonds highlighted as a critical tool for impact-focused fixed income
Despite its status as the world’s largest asset class, fixed income is not usually recognised for its environmental or social contributions. However, a recent article argues that investors are overlooking significant opportunities within the space, highlighting catastrophe bonds as a fundamental pillar of impact-driven fixed income. The article comes from David Foye, a Sustainable Finance consultant […]
EU‑wide risk‑sharing framework to help address nat cat insurance protection gap: Morningstar DBRS
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) and the European Stability Mechanism (ESM), have announced a proposal for a Europe‑wide risk‑sharing framework to address the natural catastrophe insurance protection gap while safeguarding private‑sector involvement. Released on 9 April 2026, the proposal arrives at a pivotal moment, as escalating climate driven losses and mounting affordability […]
EIOPA & ESM propose European risk-sharing mechanism to reduce nat cat protection gap
A paper by the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) and the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) proposes a European-level risk-sharing mechanism comprising a natural catastrophe insurance pool and a loan-based backstop, aimed at enhancing overall risk-bearing capacity and reducing Europe’s significant protection gap. The rising frequency and severity of natural catastrophes pose substantial economic […]