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Hugh Wheelan argues that, if uncertainty is left to fester, there is a danger that things could get even worse.

The regulator also raised concerns over sustainability-linked bonds.

Move comes as Danish regulator issues improvement orders to eight funds over sustainability disclosures.

Some funds investing solely in ESG debt were downgraded last year as other managers take a cautious approach to initial classification.

Regulators will also scrutinise most ambitious sustainability claims by investors.

Platform outlines its thinking on how investors should assess human rights, bribery, corruption, taxation and fair competition under taxonomy rules.

Separately, Article 9 funds which have significant investments in non-ESG activities may be at risk of enforcement.

This is the second set of guidance published by the EU legislative body on the SFDR.