Long-awaited SDR ‘missed opportunity’ for advisers
For the labelling scheme to work it needs to be easy to implement and contain sufficient options
Greenwashing
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Sharp increase in UK public interest in ESG issues
SEC Newgate report shows companies shying away from taking a position on ESG issues ‘no longer an option’, according to consumers
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Majority of private investors consider ESG when investing
But some are turning away amid greenwashing concerns, according to AIC research
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AI tool launched to help asset managers evaluate transition plans
WWF tool will also identify whether companies are ‘greenwashing’ investors
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DWS fined $19m by SEC in probe over ESG misstatements
Order finds firm failed to follow the ESG investment processes it marketed
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SEC name rule expansion ‘instrumental in addressing greenwashing’
80% investment policy to cover ESG factors
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SFDR Articles 8 and 9 may ‘disappear altogether’ as consultation launches
European Commission says there may be ‘demand for establishing sustainability product categories’
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Baillie Gifford hits back at Greta Thunberg over ‘greenwashing’ claim
Climate activist was due to discuss her latest appeal for climate action at book festival
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Inflexibility for SMEs is latest criticism levelled at SBTi
Critics say flexibility is granted to larger corporations in reduction of Scope 3 emissions
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UK launches inquiry into role of private investment in nature
Open for feedback until 22 September 2023
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Vanguard hit with greenwashing lawsuit in Australia
Vanguard is alleged to have misled the public over its Vanguard Ethically Conscious Global Aggregate Bond Index Fund (Hedged) fund
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‘The best ESG managers are small and specialist’
Canaccord deputy CIO reflects on the lessons he’s learnt in this ever-evolving space