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Wind of change at ECB as Fed tightens, inflation stance shifts
Despite Italy, euro interest rates could rise this year after all
European sovereigns expect to ride out inflation spike
Investors have not been spooked – yet – by the prospect of rising yields
Nagel’s battle on two fronts: inflation and Europe
First Bundesbank chief to face inflation threat without control over interest rates
Data is power in the world of green bonds
Outdated technology environments must be reinvented to remain relevant
AFT to capitalise with green linker as inflation demand hots up
Divergent inflation expectations bring more opportunities for 2022
Inflation reaction: US, UK from Mars, Europe from Venus
ECB unveils ‘flexible response’ in contrast to Anglo-Saxon activism
ECB heads for end-year tension over higher inflation
Discord building over minority council view on interest rate sequencing
Investors seek ‘transparency, engagement and open dialogue’ in green bond issuance
OMFIF panel speaks of frustration with issuers
Time is running out for Argentina and the IMF
Needed reforms include moving towards a sustainable fiscal policy and removing outdated controls
CEE central banks take proactive approach towards inflation
Advanced economies, too, must prepare for bigger price increases
Fixed income is becoming central to responsible investing
Investors can target sustainability objectives in new ways
BoE’s November decision showcases flexible response to Covid climbdown
UK central bank normalising faster than other advanced economies
Bonds pack a bigger green punch than equities
UK’s sterling green gilt debut is helping to force change
