The EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) has had a huge impact on the responsible investment industry since it came into force in March 2021. This page features the latest news and analysis on the framework, how investors are navigating the world of Article 8, Article 9 and Principal Adverse Impact (PAI) disclosures, and how the rules could – potentially – see a major reform in the next few years.
LATEST SFDR COVERAGE
BaFin calls for two-thirds cut in mandatory PAIs as part of SFDR reforms
German regulator calls for reporting burden to be slashed for EU investors, supports introduction of UK-style fund-labelling categories.
Spot inspection by French regulator finds no asset manager fully compliant with SFDR
Managers falling short on disclosures at entity and fund-level, especially on greenwashing risk, AMF says.
ESG round-up: French regulator to publish SFDR inspection in mid-July
The latest developments in sustainable finance: KLP excludes Caterpillar over OTP human rights violations; Vision Super reverses divestment of mining company Whitehaven.
ESG round-up: Investor demand for corporate water risk disclosures growing fast, says CDP
The latest developments in sustainable finance: Eurosif, ShareAction weigh in on ISSB's next priorities; Danish FSA finds shortcomings in pension funds' Article 8 products.
EU regulators suggest introduction of SFDR sustainability scale for funds
European Supervisory Authorities also propose two fund label categories for revised SFDR.
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