The EU watchdog plans to ramp up scrutiny of sustainable financial products, warning providers not to make “unsubstantiated” claims.
ESMA’s finalised guidance isn’t fully aligned with other jurisdictions and could be impacted by the SFDR review.
A selection of the major stories impacting ESG investors, in five easy pieces.
Disputes in European courts are beckoning a new dawn in corporate climate reporting, according to Gerben Schreurs, Partner, Forensic Risk Alliance.
Research by the European regulator shows that ESG-related named funds attract more inflows, raising concerns about potential greenwashing.
ESMA maintains that industry’s monitored self-regulation regime should continue, amid persistent concerns over conflicts of interest.
Progress reports published by the EU watchdogs highlighted shortfalls in resources and understanding, as well as gaps in existing sustainable finance regulation.
Cerulli white paper spotlights significant asset owner concerns over managers’ “overstating” or being “unclear” on sustainability commitments.
Sustainable product development fell to a historic low in Q1 2023, driven by regulatory and macroeconomic uncertainty.
Advisory group outlines its recommendations on addressing SFDR Article 9 downgrades and greenwashing regulatory uncertainty.
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