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FCA and PRA axe plans to impose stricter DEI rules for financial services
Further information on the FCA’s work on non-financial misconduct is expected in June
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NatureMetrics launches biodiversity and land management tool
Supports TNFD, CSRD, GRI and other reporting requirements
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BNP Paribas launches fund focused on the nuclear energy value chain
‘Multi-decade investment opportunity’ driven by growing electricity demand and energy security concerns
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Private market revenues could surpass traditional strategies by 2027
But a FCA review found ‘room for improvement’ in private market valuation processes
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M&G to adopt Improvers label across its Sustain Paris Aligned fund range
The range includes three funds actively engaging with companies to sustain their climate reduction efforts
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Fidelity to apply SDR Mixed Goals label to three multi-asset funds
At least 70% of assets will invest in funds with Sustainability Focus and Sustainability Improvers alignment
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Investors react as Omnibus confirms far-reaching changes to CSRD, CSDDD and Taxonomy
Eurosif says changes ‘create legal uncertainty for businesses and investors alike’
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First Sentier Investors’ Lee: Action we are taking to meet our ambitious nature targets
Joanne Lee shares the firms’ progress on its new nature targets and her predictions for future nature-related themes
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Nearly a quarter of all Article 8 funds remain at risk of greenwashing
The number of Article 9 funds that have a greenwashing risk is reduced to just 3%, according to MainStreet Partners research
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Are questionnaires really a suitable substitute for an honest client/adviser conversation?
Rebecca Kowalski questions the use of questionnaires, warning they can generate ‘imperfect outcomes’
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Compass launches platform to amplify stewardship efforts
The SaaS platform helps support decision-making, including fund monitoring, stewardship, and reporting


