What’s in a name? Part 1: Regulatory intent

The first of a three-part series exploring the regulation, practice, and future of ESG/sustainability-related fund names.

Recent years have shown a significant increase in ESG, sustainability-related funds, and other financial products – although there were more challenging realities during 2025 as a result of regulatory rethink and heightened geopolitical concerns, causing a shift in priorities.

Despite recent turbulence, ESG in fund management is bent rather than broken. In

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