When do sustainable fund labels become too prescriptive?
The system must be challenging yet achievable, and comprehensive yet clear to consumers
Mikkel Bates, regulations manager, FE fundinfo
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If SDR raises confidence in funds’ sustainability claims, that’s a good start
FE fundinfo’s Mikkel Bates gives his take on the FCA’s proposals
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Common sustainability disclosures need a common taxonomy
Mikkel Bates takes a look at green taxonomies from around the world
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Common sustainability disclosures need a common taxonomy
Mikkel Bates takes a look at green taxonomies from around the world
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Industry barriers preventing further adviser promotion of ESG investing
Mikkel Bates addresses advisers’ ESG barriers in this ESG Clarity Committee piece
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Geopolitics: The new ‘G’ in ESG?
The role the investment industry has to play amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine
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Most funds still exposed to controversial industries
FE fundinfo report finds Italy has highest concentration of funds invested in these areas in Europe
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UK Stewardship Code shows ‘marking your own homework’ no longer sufficient
FE fundinfo’s Bates says the issue with firms not meeting the FRC’s requirements was one of reportage
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FCA’s consultation on TCFD reporting: Long-awaited details revealed
FE fundinfo’s Bates takes a look at the FCA consultation paper on TCFD requirements
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Where is the demand for ESG coming from?
FE fundinfo’s Mikkel Bates says there is a groundswell of interest from end investors
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FE fundinfo’s Bates: SFDR implementation is just the start
The three ESAs have set out the timeline for future implementation of the next phases of SFDR
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Shift in how European funds report ESG coming next month
In addition to additional transparency rules, there’s more regulation to come as governments catch up with ESG demand.