SDR

Higher than expected use of non-sustainability ESG terms results in unofficial category, according to UKSIF and PwC report.

UK regulator tables changes to fund-labelling regime relating to index funds and sustainability product reports.

Only one ethical fund has labelled so far as sustainability objectives prove to be sticking point for managers, despite ambitions.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Indiana state pension selects State Street for $1bn mandate; Florida’s SBA backs ESG shareholder proposals.

RI speaks to AXA IM, Regnan and EdenTree about labelling experience ahead of April deadline.

BlackRock, AXA IM and Jupiter join ranks of Improver managers as number of labelled funds continues to grow.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: BlackRock launches SDR-labelled fund; NZAOA leaver says resource and time constraints behind exit decision.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: FCA to publish SDR policy statement in Q2; CBI sets ESG-labelled bond expectations for 2025.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Aegon AM announces SDR labels, Allianz GI sets out transition plan expectations.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: T Rowe Price applies SDR impact label to two funds; European Commission confirms three-month extension to Platform on Sustainable Finance mandate.