What’s in a label?: The double-edged sword of SDR labelling
Although SDR cannot be considered a damp squib, it needs to evolve with industry feedback and practical realities, writes Jake Moeller
fund labels
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Abrdn to adopt Sustainability Focus label on two equity funds
Both funds will change name, and their investment objectives will be updated as of 20 February 2025
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FCA updates SDR guidance for impact and mixed goals labels
Although labels ‘aren’t the end of the story’, they’re helping to create solid foundations for the market, says FCA’s Sacha Sadan
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M&G to adopt SDR label for Positive Impact fund
Fund managed by Ben Constable Maxwell and the impact team
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Columbia Threadneedle adopts ‘Sustainability Focus’ label for nine funds
Two of its fixed income funds will adopt a sustainability label at a future date
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Fidelity International to adopt FCA Sustainability Focus label for three funds
Label will apply to Fidelity’s sustainable UK, global and European Equity funds
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Ninety One’s Global Environment fund to adopt SDR ‘Sustainability Impact’ label
Will adopt the label on 1 December 2024
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FCA COO: ‘We are in listening mode on SDR’
Following the release of further guidance around fund labels, Emily Sheppard expects ‘major names’ to announce SDR label in coming weeks
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FCA releases ‘good practice’ guidance for firms applying for SDR labels
Also includes ‘bad practice’ examples
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Has trust in ESG claims hit rock bottom?
The FCA has provided a window of opportunity to turn perceptions around, writes the AIC’s Nick Britton
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‘SDR implementation is far more challenging than we ever anticipated’
Fund group representatives share their frustrations at Good Money Week
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FCA’s Sadan: There is an enormous pipeline of funds applying for SDR labels – even if it takes three or four applications
‘We are trying not to be too prescriptive’ said Sadan, as fund groups point out they are on their third or fourth SDR label application