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Sustainability

The Social Data Challenge for ESG in South Korea

Part 3 of our Nomura - University of Sheffield research on the social pillar of ESG in East Asia explores the challenges information providers face in gathering and interpreting data.

5 min read | August 2022

Technology

Quantamental Analysis Combines the Best of Both Worlds

Quantamental analysis is gaining popularity among the investing community

4 min read | August 2022

Sustainability

The Green Pivot - How an Energy Giant is Shifting To Renewables

Patrick Pouyanné, CEO of TotalEnergies, the French energy giant, told Nomura Greentech how he is pivoting the company away from oil towards renewables and how offshore wind has huge potential.

5 min read | July 2022

Sustainability

Decarbonizing Heavy Industry is Key to Climate Progress

Technological progress, policy incentives and investment will speed the decarbonization of heavy industry sectors to help the world reach net zero

3 min read | July 2022

Economics

We See More Major Economies Tipping Into Recession

In addition to the US, we now expect recessions in the euro area, UK, Japan, South Korea, Australia and Canada

3 min read | July 2022

Sustainability

Climate Disclosure Rules Will Trigger ‘Race to the Top’

A global push for mandatory climate disclosures will encourage companies to improve their environmental performance

3 min read | July 2022

Sustainability

Why India Needs to Accelerate Renewables Adoption

India has the world's second-largest population and its rapid growth rate and low per-capita energy consumption means an insatiable thirst for energy in the years ahead

4 min read | July 2022

Sustainability

Robotaxis Set to Revolutionize Auto Transport

There will be more change in the mobility industry over the next 10 years than the last 50 years combined

3 min read | July 2022

Sustainability

Why Focus on Employment Standards in ESG?

Part 2 of our research project between Nomura and the University of Sheffield on the social pillar of ESG in East Asia, highlights how the best companies align employees’ and the firm’s values and objectives.

4 min read | July 2022

Economics

US: Staring into the Void – A Recession is Now Likely

The Fed’s commitment to restoring price stability will likely push the economy into a downturn

7 min read | June 2022

Economics

All Things Point to One Way for Inflation: Up, Says Richard Koo

Climate change is driving sharp increases in fossil fuel prices

3 min read | June 2022

Technology

Openness, Transparency are Key for Biotech Growth, Says Dr. Moore

US policy actions pose significant challenges to collaboration and investments

3 min read | June 2022