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Financial watchdog questions whether funds claiming to contribute to the SDGs are fulfilling their investor promises.
Regulator proposes 'non-financial filters' label with SRI criteria as other national supervisors back introduction of new category system.
Most investors back introducing label system but split over UK-style versus Article 8 and 9 basis as full results released.
Michael Frerichs says the state is not afraid to pull money from managers and discusses BlackRock's ESG commitments.
IFD publishes climate transition governance recommendations; BNP Paribas AM updates global sustainability strategy.
Investors have asked for alignment with existing labelling schemes in the EU, UK and US.
The latest developments in sustainable finance: Barclays expects investors to hold off using new UK fund labels; NZBA welcomes first Chinese bank.
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Article 8 and 9 funds decarbonised more on average than other sustainable funds after SFDR implementation, say researchers.
Firm opposes mandatory baseline disclosures but backs new labelling system, while BVI and Eurosif also publish consultation responses.
'Disappointment' over lack of SFDR alignment, support for Paris-aligned transition plan requirements.