Improvements to the SFDR proposed by European Supervisory Authorities assessed
ESAs propose improvements to the "complex and difficult to comprehend" SFDR and suggest introducing categories and/or sustainability indicators.
EU SFDR
The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) sets out rules for the integration and dissemination of information on sustainability, including any connected risks and adverse impacts, by financial market participants in connection with financial products.
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Is the SFDR heading for the scrap heap?
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Improvements to the SFDR proposed by European Supervisory Authorities assessed
ESAs propose improvements to the "complex and difficult to comprehend" SFDR and suggest introducing categories and/or sustainability indicators.
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Consumer Duty, bundling, reporting and DORA discussed at compliance roundtable
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A roadmap to the Overseas Funds Regime
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EU reaches agreement on new regulations for ESG ratings providers
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