ESG spending has ‘increased materially’ for 89% of asset managers
Fee compression remains unchanged in most sectors
France
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French SRI fund label changes to hit EM funds
No-go jurisdictions pose divestment question for managers
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Appointments of women as UK financial service directors falls in 2023
The UK has the lowest percentage of women appointments across major European markets
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More than half of Luxembourg financial companies meet SFDR ‘comply or explain’ rules
ESG funds account for 67.3% of Luxembourg’s UCITS
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French SRI fund label could lead to €7bn divestment from energy sector
To retain the label, funds will need to address holdings in oil and gas companies that will be excluded
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Net zero will take more than one impassioned leader
HL’s Emma Wall reflects on the policy shifts around green goals in the UK and the rest of Europe
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ESG will reach most portfolios in 10 years
Survey finds ESG support highest among US asset managers where 88% say it has become more of a priority
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UK and France launch joint biodiversity credits initiative
Biodiversity credits allow individuals and companies to invest in nature-based projects
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AMF finds ‘insignificant’ difference between French Article 8 and 6 funds
Regulator also says Article 9 funds have higher exposure to coal
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Calls to mandate Say on Climate votes in France
Climate and sustainable finance commission publishes recommendations to the AMF
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Gender pay gap closed at less than 1% of global companies
78% of companies do not publish information on pay differences
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French regulator recommends stricter SFDR criteria
AMF calls for minimum environmental impact requirements for Article 8 or 9 funds