ESMA fund naming guidelines impact ‘more limited than expected’
Some 880 in-scope funds have rebranded so far
Some 880 in-scope funds have rebranded so far
At least 262 Article 8 and Article 9 funds with ESG-related terms in their names rebranded in the first quarter
Inflows increased by as much as 8.9% in the year after a fund’s name changes
EFAMA says that clarification is urgently needed to enable, rather than restrict, EU sustainable investment
Firms can have until April 2025 to comply with the rules in ‘exceptional circumstances’