Green without the gloss: A new phase for sustainable investing
Values-driven investing won’t replace regulation, but it might be what finally makes it matter
SFDR
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Regulation and political polarisation: Why one step back could mean two steps forward
Rebuilding credibility and trust could build foundations for the sustainable funds market to build back stronger
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Fund rebranding activity accelerates ahead of ESMA naming guidelines
At least 262 Article 8 and Article 9 funds with ESG-related terms in their names rebranded in the first quarter
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Omnibus proposal: A regulatory reset for sustainability reporting
Investors will continue to demand sustainable information from investee companies, regardless of the Omnibus outcome
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Can a house divided fund a green future?
Green finance is at a crossroads, but must find a way to thrive amid the churn, writes Hyewon Kong
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BNP Paribas launches fund focused on the nuclear energy value chain
‘Multi-decade investment opportunity’ driven by growing electricity demand and energy security concerns
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Nearly a quarter of all Article 8 funds remain at risk of greenwashing
The number of Article 9 funds that have a greenwashing risk is reduced to just 3%, according to MainStreet Partners research
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EU Commission delays SFDR revision until Q4 2025 in ‘simplification’ drive
Further details on the Omnibus package are also expected on 26 February, with implications for the future of SFDR
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SFDR and SDR: Two paths diverging on sustainable finance?
Financial institutions operating across both regions must now contend with two parallel regulatory regimes
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Amundi launches Europe ex-UK fund for UK investors
Article 8 concentrated fund with 35-45 holdings
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Bond appetite nudges Article 8/9 AUM higher in Q4
Article 8 and Article 9 funds reached €6.1trn, accounting for 60% of the total market share, according to Morningstar Sustainalytics
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WisdomTree launches metals ETF to spotlight energy transition themes
Seeking to target exposure to metals driving the energy transition