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FCA Delays Implementation of SDR Sustainable Fund Labeling Rules to April 2025

ESG Today

The new rules form part of the FCA’s Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR), introduced by the regulator in November 2023 , aimed at helping investors assess the sustainability attributes of investment products, and to avoid greenwashing risk, to portfolio managers.

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FCA Releases Anti-Greenwashing and Sustainable Investment Product Rules

ESG Today

According to the FCA, the new rules come as investors increasingly seek investments with positive environmental and social impact, with global AUM in ESG-oriented funds anticipated to grow to $36 trillion by 2026, while around 70% of investors report lacking trust in the sustainability claims of investment products.

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Fidelity International to Adopt FCA Sustainability Label for Three Funds

ESG Today

The FCA’s SDR requirements were introduced by the regulator in November 2023 , aimed at helping investors assess the sustainability attributes of investment products, and to avoid greenwashing risk, to portfolio managers.

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Sofidel: The Forum for Sustainable Finance

3BL Media

As predicted by the Climate Bonds Initiative , green bonds have returned to growth and could reach the ambitious level of $5 trillion a year starting in 2025. On the one hand, it highlights the markets’ interest in investments with environmental sustainability goals. How high is the risk of greenwashing?

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Green Bond Momentum Builds in H1 2023

Chris Hall

Investor demand for green, social, sustainability, sustainability-linked and transition bonds (GSS+) has surged in H1 2023, with regulatory developments bringing greater transparency and confidence to the market. Linklaters forecasts record year for green bonds, while SLB issuance suffers Q2 slowdown.

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Investors “Head Over Heels” for GSS+ Bonds

Chris Hall

In an oversubscribed market, greater opportunities for investors lie in social, sustainable, SLBs and blue bonds. SLBs have previously been accused of acting as a “platform for greenwashing”, with the proceeds not specifically having to be used for sustainable causes as is the case with green bonds.

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Despite geopolitical challenges, organisations are ramping up to meet sustainability targets, says Capgemini report

Envirotec Magazine

The group’s latest report, “ A world in balance 2024:Accelerating sustainability amidst geopolitical challenges ” tracks advancements in organisations’ environmental and social sustainability over the last three years.