SFDR

Head of sustainable finance Viet-Linh Nguyen speaks with RI on the EU regulatory framework puzzle, greenwashing and 2024 priorities.

The Managed Funds Association calls on financial watchdog to learn from EU, following European Commission's consultation on SFDR regulations.

AFM calls for Article 8 and 9 abolition and proposes three fund labels, as well as mandatory adverse impact reporting for all products.

AFM publishes guidelines on sustainability claims, describing the use of SFDR classifications in product promotion as ‘undesirable’.

EU financial watchdogs see overall improvements in disclosure and supervisory monitoring on PAI indicators but notes ‘incorrect references’ being used by national supervisors in survey responses.

Market participants welcome possible fixes to SFDR woes, but prospect of further compliance changes prompts increasing frustration.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: NYU $5bn endowment fund to divest from fossil fuels; Taiwan tables ESG code of conduct.

Leaked draft consultation questionnaire solicits views on transition and thematic fund categories as part of broader effort to improve the disclosure framework. 

RI explores how PAI performance is driving engagement and potential exclusions.

SFDR uncertainty continues despite Commission clarifications, market observers warn that significant reclassifications unlikely to be over.