In this episode, continuing our exploration inspired by The Law of ESG Derivatives: Risk, Uncertainty, and Sustainable Finance, published by Routledge in 2024, we delve into the intricate world of Carbon Credit Derivatives. Today, we focus on the different types of rights conferred by carbon credits and the various derivatives transactions that are prevalent in both mandatory and voluntary carbon markets. As the global carbon markets evolve, understanding the nuances of these rights and the corresponding derivative instruments becomes crucial for stakeholders aiming to navigate the complex la ..read more

In this episode, part of the discussions inspired by The Law of ESG Derivatives: Risk, Uncertainty, and Sustainable Finance, published by Routledge in 2024, we dive into the rapidly evolving world of Voluntary Carbon Markets (VCM) and explore the exciting opportunities presented by Voluntary Carbon Credit Derivatives. As global efforts to combat climate change intensify, these markets are emerging as a pivotal mechanism for businesses and individuals to offset their carbon footprint. We break down the fundamentals of VCM, discuss the role of derivatives, and examine how they can be leveraged f ..read more

This episode is a second sneak peek into the upcoming book: The Law of ESG Derivatives: risk, uncertainty and sustainable finance (Routledge, 2024). It examines the impact of ESG derivatives on sustainability goals. It explores how these financial instruments can align investment strategies with ESG principles to drive positive environmental and social change. The analysis discusses the benefits, challenges, and practical considerations in drafting financial contracts. https://www.routledge.com/The-Law-of-ESG-Derivatives-Risk-Uncertainty-and-Sustainable-Finance/Arias-Barrera/p/book/97810324299 ..read more

First sneak peak of the upcoming book: ‘ The Law of ESG Derivatives: Risk, Uncertainty and Sustainable Finance’ to be published by Routledge during the first semester of 2024. This book weaves together a comprehensive legal analysis of sustainable finance regimes governing Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) derivatives, with insightful sociological perspectives on risks and uncertainties ..read more

The concept of accountability of the credit scoring decision maker assisted by algorithms responds to the morphogenic nature of regulation. We argue that an effective concept of accountability ought to respond to the regulatory objectives of distributive justice and the reconfiguration of the right to privacy of financial consumers. The interdependence between social normativism, social integration, and regulation is at the core of this discussion ..read more

En este episodio explicamos las características de los Derivados de Crédito, haciendo referencia particular a los elementos comunes de los Credit Default Swaps o CDS ..read more

En este episodio explicaremos los aspectos fundamentales de los productos financieros híbridos, siendo los más conocidos los ‘contingent convertibles’ o CoCos ..read more

Greenwashing is one of the most notorious risk of sustainable finance. In this episode we discuss how Sustainability-linked Derivatives SLDs might help to manage such risk ..read more

This is the first of a series of podcasts on the upcoming book entitled ‘The Law of ESG Derivatives: Risk, Uncertainty, and Sustainable Finance’ Routledge, 2023. The dual focus of the book on the roles of financial derivatives for managing ESG risks on the one hand, and sociological perspectives of ESG risks and uncertainties on the other, makes it ideal to discuss it with scholars, experts, practitioners, researchers and curious minds from Law, Business and Management, and Sociological Studies, and all those interested in how the ESG movement is expected to react to the public policy challeng ..read more

Estudiamos los cimientos de la investigación del proceso regulatorio, su construcción y medición ..read more