In his latest Sustainability blog, our Group Sustainable Finance Lead, Stefan Stübing reflects on the road to COP26, shares his expectations and encourages us to work together as part of the solution.

In the first of a series of Sustainability blogs, Stefan Stübing, Group Sustainable Finance Lead at ABN AMRO Asset Based Finance, shares his transparent views on how putting sustainability centre stage can leapfrog performance and make a meaningful impact for corporations.

Covid-19 and its lockdowns have been a brake on all kinds of business activity, and buying and selling companies is no exception. But as we see the economy start to return to normal – and new business patterns emerge – pent up demand to undertake transactions is increasing, says ABN AMRO Commercial Finance Regional Director - New Business Midlands, Guy Walsh.

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A K-shaped recovery is likely as we emerge from the pandemic and its associated lockdowns. While government support measures have thus far played an important role in propping up businesses, the winding down of such schemes could result in a wave of defaults, causing strain for businesses and lenders alike. Yet the outlook for the next 18 months is positive thanks to new tech and business models fast-tracked by the pandemic. Here we look at how businesses can thrive in the post-pandemic period.

Why are economists so worked up about business getting back to ‘normal’? Isn’t that a good thing? Well, yes. But bouncing back from Covid-19 could still be a shock for many companies. We’re here to help you be ready for good and bad outcomes.