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Investors and industry groups welcome ambition of proposals but submit long list of concerns, alterations and clarifications.
Proposed guidelines could lead to many Article 8 funds ditching the designation and changing names to avoid restructuring costs.
Some funds investing solely in ESG debt were downgraded last year as other managers take a cautious approach to initial classification.
The latest developments in ESG-related funds: PensionBee and BlackRock launch impact pension; ERAFP awards €300m mandate to Scientific Beta.
The latest ESG movers and shakers: PRI names Melanie Jarman senior net zero specialist; Tim Lord appointed HSBC climate change chief
The latest developments in ESG-related funds: GS raises $1.6bn for climate strategy final close; AXA launches plastic and waste equity fund.
Nature Conservancy CEO and chair of oil and gas industry body also join board, which will assist NBIM in climate risk management.
The latest developments in ESG-related funds: Carmignac downgrades three funds to Article 8; Gresham House launches Irish forestry fund.
The latest developments in ESG-related funds: Achmea launches energy transition fund; PIC invests £40m in housing solutions.
Financial news from Montreal: G7 countries launch sustainable mining alliance; FfB launches guide on biodiversity integration.