Funds

Platform on Sustainable Finance asked to look at potential categories beyond those proposed in last year’s consultation.

Morningstar warns that asset versus portfolio improvement approach means alignment for passive PAB and CTB funds will prove challenging.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: BlackRock accused by Mississippi secretary of state of making 'fraudulent' statements about ESG and non-ESG funds; Brazil Central Bank considers adopting ISSB standards.

The rules are set to apply to the EU ESG ratings market 18 months after adoption.

Large firms aim to have fund labels ready for start of new regime, but are grappling with definition challenges and a separate looming greenwashing deadline.

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.