Regulatory outlook 2024: The year where waiting turns into action
ESG Clarity asked industry bodies and regulatory experts about what to expect for the year ahead
UKSIF
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SFDR review responses: Go further with mandatory disclosures and formalise fund labelling
Industry at odds over whether it’s appropriate to ditch Article 8 and 9 ‘labels’
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SDR an ‘important moment’ in building trust in the UK’s sustainable investing market
However, some concerns it creates space for greenwashing
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SDR and green taxonomy updates: Takeaways from UKSIF summit
Baroness Vere announces transition plan disclosure consultation and panels discuss COP28 and regulation
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UK urged to adopt ISSB standards by sustainable investment industry
Groups respond to TAC consultation saying IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 should become UK regulatory requirements
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Two thirds of savers not made aware of sustainable investments
UKSIF poll reveals much of the UK public have not discussed sustainable products with their employers and financial advisers
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UK continues green rollback with new oilfield approval
Less than a week since delays in green policies infuriated the finance industry
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Crowdfunding climate litigation ‘a real watch item for investors’
Expect to also see a move to more targeted biodiversity litigation
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What did you miss in ESG this summer?
Here’s ESG Clarity’s essential reading round-up of what you may have missed over July and August
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Warning letter to Rishi Sunak: UK at risk of losing head start on sustainable finance
UKSIF members write to UK prime minister amid concerns of climate wavering
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FCA ESG director defends ‘sustainable improver’ fund label
Sacha Sadan addressed concerns over SDR during Morningstar’s Investment Conference
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FCA should not ‘impose regulatory guardrails’ on sustainability too soon
Industry responds to UK regulator’s latest discussion paper on sustainable finance