Macroeconomic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and accelerating structural transitions are reshaping sector dynamics in 2026. EthiFinance’s Spring Sectorial Review provides a clear, cross-sector view of how global shocks are transmitted across industries, highlighting where risks concentrate and where resilience persists. The report analyses eight key [...]
What makes a sustainable finance instrument truly credible? At EthiFinance, our Second Party Opinions are built on three rigorous analytical pillars, the issuer’s ESG assessment, alignment with international market principles (ICMA/LMA), and the real-world impact potential of the financed projects or targets. We don’t just check boxes. We assess whether [...]
A data‑driven analysis of the geopolitical shock’s impact on wholesale prices, market dynamics, and credit risk across Spain’s power sector. In March 2026, the armed conflict in Iran sent a new geopolitical shock through global energy markets. Spain’s electricity sector, already undergoing structural change due to the rapid growth of [...]
Our Climate Transition Second Party Opinion (SPO) provides an independent, sector‑aligned assessment of transition‑labelled debt instruments, helping issuers strengthen investor confidence and demonstrate genuine decarbonisation impact. Download the full fact sheet to explore our methodology, key use cases, and differentiated value. Transition finance is both strategically critical and reputationally sensitive. [...]
EthiFinance publishes its annual study on the evolution of credit quality for companies rated by EthiFinance Ratings, as well as the outlook for 2026.In a 2025 macroeconomic context marked by the return of protectionism and geopolitical tensions, the credit quality of issuers monitored by EthiFinance has remained generally resilient despite [...]