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Fidelity International Adds 6 Article 9 Funds to Sustainable Investment Lineup

ESG Today

Investment management firm Fidelity International announced today the launch of two new funds classified as Article 9 under the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).

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Is sadness good for sustainable investing?

Corporate Knights

Because of the growing popularity of assets with a strong focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals – companies with corporate policies that encourage them to act responsibly – we wanted to look at what role emotions can play in determining people’s preference for sustainable investments.

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Matthews Transitions Asian Funds to Article 8

Chris Hall

Re-categorisation marks latest shift to bolster sustainable investment and analytical resources, as focus on smaller firms offers greater impact for investors. The shift means Matthews’ funds now comprise 14 Article 8 funds, and one Article 9 fund, as designated under the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).

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A Female Perspective on Sustainable Investing

3BL Media

by Claire Smith of Beyond Investing and Beyond Impact Without wanting to dismiss men and their interest in sustainable investing, it seems to me that women have an inherently greater attention to the topic, given their physical role in bringing into existence the next generation of humans. So what happened next?

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SFDR: Market Divided on Future of Article 8, 9 Funds

Chris Hall

Market participants flag importance of double materiality to enhance Article 8/9 definition alignment, stress need to recognise transition strategies. Risk of uncertainty French asset manager Mirova’s response said the current definition of Article 8 products is “too broad”, while the definition of Article 9 is “too narrow”.

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Sustainable Investing is Here to Stay

Chris Hall

Sustainable growth? It is not hard to see why offering sustainable investments is so appealing to companies. With such demand for sustainable investing, regulators and lawmakers around the world have become increasingly concerned about the risk that some will take advantage by greenwashing. It is big business.

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Regulator Pushes for Tougher EU Sustainable Investment Rules

ESG Today

Providers of sustainable and ESG investment products in Europe should be required to follow specific ESG approaches, and provide products that meet certain environmental criteria, according to a series of proposals released today by France’s financial market regulator, The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF).