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Performance in Covid period shows resilience of ESG investing, ESMA research says

ESG-themed listed equities funds tended to have better financial performance and higher inflows than their peers at the height of Covid-19 - indicating the resilience of the investment style in periods of extreme financial stress, according to research by a regulator.

People moves, 9 February: TPG Rise, AXA, Abrdn, Cbus, Pollination and ... more

EU regulator sounds 'impact washing' alarm call

Funds that purport to contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been found to "not significantly differ" to peers that do not make such claims, in analysis by the European securities regulator.

Sustainability assured?

Are organisations ready for regulators' demands for independent assurance of sustainability disclosures, and are investors ready to reward companies providing assurance, Michael Hurley asks

Regulators open consultation on free EU database

Regulators need to act on greenwashing because market is failing to punish it, ESMA reports

Companies criticised for overstating their sustainability credentials have not yet seen their share prices substantially negatively impacted - which strengthens the case for intervention by regulators, according to the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA).

Fund managers face tougher 'sustainable' fund name test under EU rules

Fund managers seeking to market their products as 'sustainable' must ensure that a minimum of 80% of their investments match the description, if they are to meet toughened guidelines due to be published by the EU regulator next year.

ESMA to scrutinise compliance with ESG benchmark regulations

EU Green Bond Standard poised for entry into law

ESAP regulation proceeds for adoption after Council sign-off