When do sustainable fund labels become too prescriptive?
The system must be challenging yet achievable, and comprehensive yet clear to consumers
SFDR
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Passives’ Article 9 market share shrinks in Q4 shake-up
Morningstar reports ‘radical changes’ to sustainable fund landscape in fourth quarter
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Article 9 downgrades a result of ‘signing up with no plan’
Rize ETF co-founder says SFDR made clear more obligations were coming down the line
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Tech platform launches for ESG managers
Users can track engagement approaches, as well as access reporting templates
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FCA sustainable fund label proposal nuances hammered out by industry
Responses to SDR consultation praise ‘high bar’ set for UK funds
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Article 9 funds play down fossil fuels and violate UN principles
EETs find minimal disclosure around fossil fuels but data suggests exposure is higher than expected
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Regulatory outlook: This year will see the most impactful output to date
The work on reporting and disclosure is starting to pay off – but more is to come in 2023
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SFDR Level 2 standards go live after string of Article 9 downgrades
But industry welcomes new disclosures as a way of substantiating providers’ sustainability claims
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IA adds head of sustainability and responsible investment role
Carol Thomas rejoins from M&G
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The pressure is on for 2023
The level of collaboration around net zero is increasing – let’s keep this momentum going
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US regulation roundup: Disclosure and divestment
This year has seen huge strides in ESG regulation globally – here are the biggest developments for the US
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Greenwashing claims as half of Article 9 funds invest in fossil fuels
Call for regulators to take action