SFDR

RI looks into the details of Article 9 defence investments after recent European Commission clarification.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Akademiker slams Nordea's revised oil and gas lending policy; European Commission adopts taxonomy simplifications.

In this episode of The Responsible Investor Podcast, Helena Viñes Fiestas discusses revisions to key regulations in the EU's sustainable finance framework.

Some US firms call for EU to focus on financial materiality amid the revision of the rules.

Omnibus lead negotiator confirms plans to water down CSRD, CSDDD scope; Council of the EU aiming to reach negotiating position before end of Polish presidency.

Respondents' feedback on categories, the sustainable investment definition and creating interoperability across the EU’s and other regions’ regulatory regimes.

Leading managers also push for full alignment with ESMA fund-naming rules.

National supervisors remain uncertain on broad ESG category, warn Omnibus may increase existing data challenges for investors.

Inclusion of 'global security' category also backed by Italian arms giant but German investors warn against calling defence sustainable.

Mark Branson takes aim at risk management and reporting burden as chancellor Merz calls for 'complete repeal' of CSDDD.