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.
Rule Overview
Jurisdiction: European Union
Regulator: ESMA
Topic: Sustainability
EUR-Lex (EU) 2019/2088The 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.
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