Transparency must lead the ESG reassessment of defence
If defence is no longer a regulatory grey area, the burden shifts to communication, writes FE fundinfo’s Helen Slater
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DEI targets are gone – but that doesn’t mean we stop
DEI is about creating an environment where everyone can thrive
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Investment industry calls for clarity as FCA ‘pauses’ SDR rollout for MPS
Regulator will prioritise other work around multi-firm reviews and Consumer Duty
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RLAM’s £11bn Sustainable fund range adopts SDR Focus label
The fund range is comprised of equity, fixed income and multi-asset funds
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How has SDR affected UK investment portfolios so far?
Limited choice of labelled products, and the lack of passive funds are the biggest concerns
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AllianceBernstein adopts SDR ‘Sustainability Focus’ label for two funds
The equity funds are within AB’s OEIC range
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Introducing BSI PAS 7342 – the new sustainable fund standard
Having the BSI bring together experts from all stakeholders to draft this new standard feels even more important today
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Rathbones adopts ‘Sustainability Focus’ label on two funds
Rathbone Greenbank Global Sustainability and Rathbone Greenbank Global Sustainable Bond funds will use the label from 2 April
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FCA and PRA axe plans to impose stricter DEI rules for financial services
Further information on the FCA’s work on non-financial misconduct is expected in June
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Private market revenues could surpass traditional strategies by 2027
But a FCA review found ‘room for improvement’ in private market valuation processes
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M&G to adopt Improvers label across its Sustain Paris Aligned fund range
The range includes three funds actively engaging with companies to sustain their climate reduction efforts
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Fidelity to apply SDR Mixed Goals label to three multi-asset funds
At least 70% of assets will invest in funds with Sustainability Focus and Sustainability Improvers alignment