Dominic Webb
Voluntary market standard set to consult on splitting into values, transition and sustainable categories but remains wary of impact.
Manager says it could not put every impact avenue in successful application, while Stewart Investors confirms it will not use the SDR labels for any of its funds.
The latest developments in sustainable finance: FTSE Russell AO survey shows market shift to passive strategies for sustainable investment; Foresight Solar announces SDR equivalence.
Hundreds of green bonds may have to be divested under incoming regulation, Clarity AI finds.
Latest tranche of responses obtained by RI shows varied reaction to House Judiciary Committee letter on collaborative engagement group.
Regulator also reacts to queries about fund closures ahead of the deadline for compliance, while UKSIF warns against complacency.
Sustainable finance advisory board also weighs in on engagement and disclosures in recommendations for public funds.
UK regulator will halt development of metric measuring stewardship progress as it is too challenging to isolate engagement impacts.
Manager says peers are still falling short on bond stewardship, sets out priority areas for issuers over next three years.
Think-tank tips 2024 to be record-breaking year for ESG-labelled bonds after strong H1.