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Grey swan is an event that is possible and known, potentially extremely significant but considered not very likely to happen.

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva narrowly won the second round of Brazil’s election, beating incumbent Jair Bolsonaro. Initial fears that Bolsonaro wouldn’t accept the result, particularly if it was tight, have receded. Bolsonaro said that he would follow the constitution and play by the rules, while his chief of staff, acknowledged the defeat.

"A pivotal moment was not part of the schedule", says Vincent Hamelink, Chief Investment Officer

Candriam has been engaged in ESG Country Analysis since 2009. In 2020, we put into practice our third and most sophisticated Sovereign Sustainability model.

Within the Social Capital pillar of our model, one of the 131 Issues we monitor is the Rule of Law.

Stepping inside the Model: 'Strong Sustainability' means Natural Capital Stands Apart

Pricing Sovereign Sustainability: A community already exists within finance which is committed to adding value for investors, while collectively changing the world. Both we and the next generation deserve nothing less.