Dutch regulator proposes overhaul ahead of green fund consultation closure; France follows Belgium in revising SRI label to exclude fossil fuel developers.
Portfolio Manager David Byrns argues exclusion of “worst performing” industries results in “disconnect” between sustainable fund flows and real world outcomes.
Difficulties in definition continue to thwart efforts to demonstrate the financial benefits of sustainable investments.
Private equity vehicle worth £626 million to fund solutions for “society and the planet”.
Kieron Boyle, CEO at the UK’s Impact Investing Institute, explains how its Just Transition Criteria are being embedded in fund design.
Research by the European regulator shows that ESG-related named funds attract more inflows, raising concerns about potential greenwashing.
US regulator urged to prioritise enforcement of new rule to prevent greenwashing.
Review could permit greater interoperability with fund-labelling, disclosure regimes in other jurisdictions.
Europe leads the way as US falls behind, while “absence of clarity” plagues transition-labelled products.
Frankfurt-based asset manager has introduced a new KPI-based approach to connect sustainability to its product strategy and help investors assess real-world impacts.
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