Greenwashing

Beyond Transition category differences, close negotiating positions of Parliament and Council mean insiders expect SFDR deal by end of 2026.

Morningstar Sustainalytics, Clarity AI and FTSE Russell say new fossil fuel KPI tabled by MEPs could see data and methodological challenges.

With just a few days to go until application, confusion abounds over what EmpCo means for fund marketing and net-zero pledges, and whether it will even be enforced.

Removing exclusion would avoid 'paper decarbonisation' and enable transition finance in coal-dependent regions, investor body argues.

Asset Management Association of China publishes first-of-its-kind transparency rules for Chinese sustainability funds.

Stronger requirements tabled for taxonomy-alignment and ESG Basic funds, while sovereign debt prohibitions are maintained.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Only one-third of utilities have fossil fuel phase-out plans, study says; corporates call on EU not to reopen or delay EUDR.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: European Commission defends sustainability Omnibus process; NBIM excludes French mining company.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: LuxFLAG clarifies SFDR reference in guidance update; CBI urges Japan to accelerate transition.

German asset manager welcomes conclusion of long-running investigation and acknowledges 'exuberant' marketing, BaFin engagement probe is ongoing.