A lack of engagement with key stakeholders and timing of greenwashing investigation among criticisms levelled at European Supervisory Authorities.
February 1, 2023European financial regulator faces up to criticisms of its plans for ESG label rules, with concerns focusing on the EU’s SFDR.
January 27, 2023Plans to introduce minimum investment thresholds risk creating two types of Article 8 products, says Julia Vergauwen at Linklaters.
December 12, 2022A fund with ESG-related terms in its name will have to use at least 80% of its investments to meet environmental or social characteristics or sustainable investment objectives.
November 22, 2022The feedback may lead to further supervisory or enforceable action to reduce greenwashing risks; ESAs also call for an extension to the PAI review.
November 17, 2022Alwyn Li and Vincci Ip discuss pre-contractual disclosure requirements for SFDR Article 8 and Article 9 funds and the relevant regulatory requirements in Hong Kong.
November 1, 2022The FCA has published its much-anticipated consultation outlining measures to tackle greenwashing.
October 26, 2022FCA Director of ESG Sacha Sadan underlines need for market confidence, highlights importance of investor engagement.
October 6, 2022Satoshi Ikeda, Chief Sustainable Finance Officer at Japan’s Financial Services Agency, is targeting increased action among asset owners.
October 4, 2022DWS whistle-blower Desiree Fixler welcomes enforcement action as necessary to deal with greenwashing.
July 4, 2022