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HPV vaccine: Get your questions answered
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection, and most people will have exposure at some time in their lives. HPV is the virus that causes genital warts, but some strains can lead to various types of cancer later in life, including cervical, vaginal, vulvar, penile, anal, mouth and throat cancers.
What to know about the HPV vaccination
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection, and most people will have exposure at some time in their lives. HPV is the virus that causes genital warts, but some strains can lead to various types of cancer later in life, including cervical, vaginal, vulvar, penile, anal, mouth and throat cancers.
Local authors offer a gift you can open over and over again
Humorist Garrison Keillor had it right when he quipped, “A book is a gift you can open again and again.” Whether you’re looking for a fun and fantastical way to engage a young reader, a historic dive for a sports or music fan, a suspenseful novel, or some non-fiction advice, this list will provide great gift ideas for everyone on your list. Most titles can be purchased direct from the author’s websites (provided when available).
How green bonds fit into the sustainable investing puzzle
The green bond market – which marked its tenth anniversary in 2017 – is a key component in sustainable financing. It enables companies to tap the growing pool of cash that is looking for climate-friendly investment opportunities, converting those funds into environmentally sustainable projects. Green bonds have matured to become an asset class in their own right providing investors with opportunities for risk management, scale and liquidity with sustainable finance.
CAN A SANTA RALLY BE DELIVERED IN DECEMBER?
The S&P 500 has never had a calendar year with positive gains in every month over the last thirty years. So as November has ended in positive territory, a ‘Santa rally’ in December may yet see another market record broken in 2017 (see chart overleaf). However, as the year draws to a close, we are starting to see modestly higher levels of volatility, albeit very measured versus history.
GREEN BONDS: AN EVOLVING MARKETPLACE BUT NOT YET COMPELLING FOR UK INVESTORS
A growing segment of the fixed income universe is ‘green bonds’, reflecting the increasing importance being placed on environmental sustainability. Over the last two years, the market has tripled in terms of market value from $41.8 billion in 2015 to currently $130 billion. Funds raised finance the development of new or existing environmental projects, including renewable energy, sustainable water management and pollution prevention.
Green bonds: An evolving marketplace but not yet compelling for UK investors
By Benjamin Matthews, Manager of Heartwood’s Ethical strategies A growing segment of the fixed income universe is ‘green bonds’, reflecting the increasing importance being placed on environmental sustainability. Over the last two years, the market has tripled in terms of market value from $41.8 billion in 2015 to currently $130 billion. Funds raised finance the development of new or existing environmental projects, including renewable energy, sustainable water management and pollution prevention.
Heartwood: Trump will not derail the march of sustainable investing
The US withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement has initiated a debate about whether the reversal in US policy will halt momentum within the sustainable economy. Although undoubtedly a disappointing development and one that will impact a number of industries, we argue that it will not derail the structural shift to a low carbon world.
Trump will not derail the march of sustainable investing
By Benjamin Matthews, Portfolio Manager, Ethical Strategies, at Heartwood Investment Management The US withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement has initiated a debate about whether the reversal in US policy will halt momentum within the sustainable economy. Although undoubtedly a disappointing development and one that will impact a number of industries, we argue that it will not derail the structural shift to a low carbon world.
Earnings Season: An early look at the US...
Despite the recent spate of market volatility somewhat alleviating valuation pressures, the current earnings season remains an important indicator for the growth prospects of both corporate America and equity markets generally. With the MSCI USA index trading at a forward PE of 16.7x, the US equity market is certainly not cheap and for equity markets to enter the next phase from here, we need to see evidence of earnings improving, or at the very least stabilising.
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