RiskWatch: Randy Bullard on ESG Investing in Latin America

Randy Bullard, partner in Morrison Foerster’s Corporate Department and Latin America Desk co-chair, joins the RiskWatch podcast to discuss ESG (environmental, social, and governance) investing in Latin America. This conversation covers:

• 00:46 – 01:49 Randy’s work at Morrison Foerster

• 01:50 – 02:46 Green energy observations

• 02:47 – 05:16 Overlooked markets and points of entry for investors

• 05:17 – 06:41 Due diligence’s role in Randy’s work

• 06:42 – 07:58 Compliance and reputational risks for ESG investors 

• 07:59 – 09:02 The COVID-19 Pandemic’s impact on ESG awareness 

• 09:03 – 11:19 Investor concerns surrounding sustainability-linked and green bonds 

• 11:20 – 12:57 Monitoring political and regulatory movement 

• 12:58 – 14:39 Upcoming elections in Colombia, Chile and Brazil

• 14:40 – 15:48 Regional events to watch

• 15:49 – 17:16 Resumption of in-person deal making 

• 17:17 – 19:00 Rising interest in ESG and sustainable investing

• 19:01 – 20:23 Morrison Foerster’s LATAM and ESG practices