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
Investors warn of tricky transition ahead for Article 8 funds under new SFDR
Market participants predict winnowing down of Article 8 market as investors respond to EU's new fund regime.
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Industry bodies welcome SFDR review as ‘step in the right direction’
Broadly supportive responses from investor groups, but some concerns remain around exclusions and details yet to be hammered out.
European Commission drops alternatives opt-out in final SFDR review
Final proposals for SFDR reform see tightened exclusions for fund categories, end to entity-level PAI reporting.
Investors hail SFDR review draft as ‘practical’ and ‘positive surprise’
End of entity-level PAI disclosures welcomed, but managers warn that category system may not solve existing issues with European ESG funds.
SFDR overhaul details set out in leaked European Commission draft
Commission proposals set out three expected categories, kill entity-level PAI reporting and sustainable investment definition.
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