SDR

Jupiter announces first sustainability focus fund, while FCA says number of products with labels is in line with expectations.

Manager says it could not put every impact avenue in successful application, while Stewart Investors confirms it will not use the SDR labels for any of its funds.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: FTSE Russell AO survey shows market shift to passive strategies for sustainable investment; Foresight Solar announces SDR equivalence.

The latest episode of The Responsible Investor Podcast asks whether the UK’s Sustainability Disclosure Requirements will deliver straightforward and user-friendly fund labels.

Regulator also reacts to queries about fund closures ahead of the deadline for compliance, while UKSIF warns against complacency.

Impact specialist gets nod to label £670 million fund, as renewables vehicle opts to drop sustainability terms.

Still no movement on new fund labels but impact funds expected to be first movers in market amid industry frustration.

Fund objectives, KPIs and label choice among issues facing managers as SDR starting gun fires with only one label announcement.

AEW's impact fund is closed to retail investors but manager says the regime will promote transparency, praises engagement with FCA.

It comes as FCA says it will consult on 'strengthening' transition plan expectations as part of efforts to endorse ISSB-based sustainability standards.