Clearer disclosure requirements and data needed to improve the EU’s ESG regulatory framework
Greenwashing and a lack of reliable data noted among CFA Institute members’ concerns
SFDR
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Impax to acquire £1.6bn European fixed income assets
Impax adds to fixed income range while AUM falls in third quarter update
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ESA suggestions for SFDR improvements ‘could bring it closer to the UK’s SDR’
However, any changes to SFDR could be a while away as a new EU Commission is set up
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Robeco launches global multi-thematic strategy
Themes include changing socio-demographics and preserving Earth
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Asset managers still grappling with communications as anti-greenwashing deadline looms
UKSIF and PwC report flags concerns around SDR definitions, increasing regional divergence and threshold clarity ahead of first deadline
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Nordea AM launches two Article 9 bond funds
Labelled bond market continues to grow across Europe
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Exclusive: Bloomberg launches sustainable investment screening tool
Enables investors to screen portfolios, funds and indices against their own set of sustainability criteria
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LGIM launches Energy Transition Commodities ETF
As LGIM expands its ETF range to reflect the demand for investments in the energy transition
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BNP Paribas AM launches first active net-zero equity fund
Targeting technology, industrials and materials that focus on achieving net zero
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Mediolanum adds two funds to its ESG product range
Multi-manager funds listed as SFDR Article 9
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Mirova launches SFDR Article 9 social impact strategy
Pursuing positive societal impact
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ESG reporting tech uptake to soar as reporting regulations accelerate
Increasing number of disclosures