Improvements to the SFDR proposed by European Supervisory Authorities assessed
ESAs propose improvements to the "complex and difficult to comprehend" SFDR and suggest introducing categories and/or sustainability indicators.
The directive includes a classification of financial products, distinguishing between those that promote environmental and social characteristics and those that have a sustainable investment objective.
Improvements to the SFDR proposed by European Supervisory Authorities assessed
ESAs propose improvements to the "complex and difficult to comprehend" SFDR and suggest introducing categories and/or sustainability indicators.
Is the SFDR heading for the scrap heap?
European Commission launches SFDR consultation, acknowledging flaws, and considers whether the current regime is still workable.
Lorraine Johnston | Ashurst, Tim Cant | Ashurst5 min read
Burning issues in fund compliance
Alex Viall reports on discussion at the latest of our regular roundtables for hedge fund managers.
Alex Viall2 min read
ESG
Improvements to the SFDR proposed by European Supervisory Authorities assessed
ESG
Is the SFDR heading for the scrap heap?
Compliance
Burning issues in fund compliance
Ireland puts digital policy, competitiveness, and regulatory simplification in the spotlight of its Presidency, creating a to-watch list for compliance professionals.
Vasilka Lalevska 4 min read
Joint Committee report underlines cyber risks, ESG data, and consumer protection as core compliance priorities.
Vasilka Lalevska 1 min read
Financial market participants will soon face a new framework for disclosures that promises to remedy market concerns about complexity, product classification, and data availability.
Vasilka Lalevska 3 min read
New benchmark report shows challenges in turning human rights commitments into action, with pension funds outperforming banks.
Vasilka Lalevska 2 min read
A holistic summary of the differences between the leaked version and this official version.
The leaked draft indicates widespread changes with new product categories.
Chessie Lindsay Brown | Danesmead Advisory 2 min read
PAI disclosures are designed to show how investment decisions negatively affect sustainability factors like the environment and people.
Jean Hurley 2 min read
The withdrawal of this directive has surprised many and sparked debate about the EU's commitment to its ambitious Green Deal.
Jean Hurley 3 min read
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