Reconciling Responsibility with ReArmament: Can Defence Investing be Article 8? - ERP Spain.com - España y América Latina

In recent years, Europe’s defence sector has seen a surge in investor interest. Once considered off-limits, it has become one of the most prominent investment themes amid a historic increase in European NATO defence spending. Yet questions remain over how defence fits within Europe’s broader commitment to responsible investing. Since the start of the war in Ukraine, ESG European equity funds have increased their exposure to aerospace & defence by a factor of 2.7, with 43% now holding defence stocks. Policymakers and investors are rethinking what ‘responsible’ means in an era of rearmament, industrial policy, and strategic autonomy. This webinar will explore: -Accessing the defence spending boom within an ESG investment framework to comply with Article 8, including a deep dive into index construction -An update on the investment case for European defence -A look at valuations following a period of expanding multiples