Euronext rebrands ESG in drive to help European defence firms
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 06 2025
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Source: Reuters
Euronext's Initiative for Defence Investment: Euronext has announced measures to boost investment in Europe's defence industry, including facilitating faster listings and bond launches for companies, in response to geopolitical pressures and a push for greater strategic autonomy from U.S. armaments.
Changes to ESG Indexes and IPO Support: The exchange will revise its ESG index methodologies to include defence companies and launch an IPOready Defence programme supported by EU funding, aiming to enhance military readiness and attract more investments in the sector.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
