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The rules are set to apply to the EU ESG ratings market 18 months after adoption.
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Large firms aim to have fund labels ready for start of new regime, but are grappling with definition challenges and a separate looming greenwashing deadline.
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Financial watchdog questions whether funds claiming to contribute to the SDGs are fulfilling their investor promises.
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Regulator proposes 'non-financial filters' label with SRI criteria as other national supervisors back introduction of new category system.
Most investors back introducing label system but split over UK-style versus Article 8 and 9 basis as full results released.
Michael Frerichs says the state is not afraid to pull money from managers and discusses BlackRock's ESG commitments.
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IFD publishes climate transition governance recommendations; BNP Paribas AM updates global sustainability strategy.
Investors have asked for alignment with existing labelling schemes in the EU, UK and US.
The latest developments in sustainable finance: Barclays expects investors to hold off using new UK fund labels; NZBA welcomes first Chinese bank.
Article 8 and 9 funds decarbonised more on average than other sustainable funds after SFDR implementation, say researchers.
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