Europe
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ESMA Under Pressure on ESG Fund Labelling Rules
January 23, 2023European financial regulator faces up to criticisms of its plans for ESG label rules, with concerns focusing on the EU's Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).
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Social Climate Fund Inches EU Closer to a Just Transition
January 16, 2023Industry calls for clarity over terminology and exclusion of fossil fuels.
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SFDR Level 2 Uncertainty Unnerves Managers
January 6, 2023Asset managers are exercising greater caution by downgrading their Article 9 funds in lieu of clear guidance.
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Greater Focus Needed in Workplace Reporting
December 20, 2022Eight principles for workplace reporting seek to avoid “negative impact” on the bottom line of investee companies.
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Weak Environmental Crimes Law a Risk to Investors
December 16, 2022Council’s position on revised directive will damage portfolios as well as environment, says WWF.
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Europe’s Major Banks Marked Down on Environment
December 12, 2022Gaps and inconsistencies found in banks’ climate policies, while nature risks and governance “not a board priority”.
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ESMA Labelling Rules to Complicate Green Fund Market
December 8, 2022Plans to introduce minimum investment thresholds could create two-tier Article 8 classification.
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Exiting the Energy Charter Treaty
December 2, 2022Emma Johnson, Partner at law firm Ashurst, explains the implications of European states’ planned withdrawal for energy investors.
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Council Warned Against Narrow EU Due Diligence Directive
November 29, 2022Compromises may see value chains and finance sub-sectors excluded from human rights and environmental responsibilities.
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EU Firms Face Streamlined Sustainability Reporting Regime
November 17, 2022Following MEP backing for CSRD, disclosure requirements for the largest companies will go live from 2024.
