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
Author: Michael Nelson
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Women continue to lag behind men in financial education, confidence and literacy
Handelsbanken Wealth & Asset Management study reveals traditional gender roles remain stubbornly in place
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Over 90% of UK and European investors ‘concerned’ about sustainability under a Trump presidency
Despite these concerns, over half plan to increase their impact allocations over the next 12 months
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SJP equity fund aligns with SDR Sustainability Focus label
The external fund manager will also change, with Schroders taking over as the fund’s sole manager
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Hawksmoor temporarily suspends sustainable portfolios in anticipation of SDR amendments
The firm is awaiting the FCA’s decision on proposals regarding extending SDR to apply to portfolio managers
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Aviva Investors backs King’s College Consumer Duty and SDR course for IFAs
Understanding the new requirements and help deliver sustainable outcomes
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Just 1% of advisers say they have ‘very effective’ tools to review ESG and climate risk
Seen a dramatic increase in clients focusing on ESG credentials in their investment portfolios
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Election provides opportunity to address ‘unresolved tension’ between energy security and net zero
Sustainable investors want a government strategy that responds to US Inflation Reduction Act
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UKSIF and IA publish guidance for SDR consumer-facing disclosures
Investors should include information such as labels as well as sustainability objectives and metrics
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Robeco renames multi-asset funds to emphasise sustainability focus
Switching from a ‘fund-to-funds’ model to a ‘line-by-line’ structure
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Mediolanum adds two funds to its ESG product range
Multi-manager funds listed as SFDR Article 9
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One third of platforms and advisory groups ‘would fail’ SDR entity-level disclosure requirements
‘No time to waste in setting targets and collecting reliable emissions data’