Viewpoints by Robert Fernandez, CFA, Director of ESG Research at Breckinridge Capital Advisors

Rob is Breckinridge’s director of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) research and a member of the firm’s Sustainability Committee. In his role, Rob leads Breckinridge’s ongoing ESG integration and engagement efforts, regularly contributes thought leadership, and performs corporate credit analysis. Rob has been with the firm since 2010 and has over 20 years of research experience. Prior to Breckinridge, he was a senior research analyst at Opus Investment Management; he began his career in credit research at State Street Bank & Trust as a participant in its commercial loan officer development program. Rob has also held commercial credit analyst positions at Cambridge Savings Bank and Eastern Bank. He earned a B.S. from Boston College, an M.B.A. from the Boston University School of Management, holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation, and is an FSA credential holder.
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ESG and bond investors: implications of COVID-19
Amid an uncertain economic recovery, the pandemic presents us with an opportunity to evaluate the long-term resiliency of corporate bond issuers and how well management priorities are aligned with strong ESG risk management practices.
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