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MiFID II to Boost Green Fund Flows Despite Credibility Doubts

Chris Hall

Nudge to retail investors introduced while concerns remain over rigour of Article 8 funds. Changes to EU investment rules should prove a boon to green funds – but the continent’s ESG sector still has a big credibility problem. More comparability and more competition.

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EU Watchdogs Ask for Input on Greenwashing Risks

Chris Hall

More recently, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a consultation outlining measures to tackle greenwashing , introducing three new categories for sustainable investments as part of the country’s Sustainable Disclosure Requirements (SDRs) – the UK equivalent to the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). .

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This Week’s Tech and Tools News: Asset Owner-led Platform Extends Dataset

Chris Hall

ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of news on technology and tools in the sustainable investing sector, including SDI AOP, ISS ESG, Euronext, YourStake and Datia. . Datia says its customer base of asset management companies is growing, with the majority being Article 8 and 9 funds. We listen first and foremost to our clients.

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This Week’s Tech and Tools News: 2DII’s PACTA to be Stewarded by RMI

Chris Hall

ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of news on technology and tools in the sustainable investing sector, including 2DII, RMI, Nasdaq, Clarity AI, ISSB, Integrum and Accenture. . By uploading their portfolios to the dashboard, asset managers will be shown whether it can be classified as Article 6, 8 or 9 and why.

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Take Five: Think Big

Chris Hall

Hailing the bills as “an important step forward around transparency for investors”, the US Sustainable Investment Forum also noted the “ legislation will have significant global implications”. Around 2,000 listed firms and perhaps 10,000 in total will need to file a climate-related financial risk report under an accompanying bill.