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Controversial sustainable agriculture products poised for growth, says Morningstar

Genetically modified (GM) seeds and fertilisers will flourish in the shift towards a more sustainable agricultural future, despite safety concerns, a Morningstar executive said.

Investors 'given free hand' to define sustainable investment under SFDR

The European Commission has declined a request to define what constitutes a sustainable investment under SFDR, a decision which has split industry experts, Michael Hurley writes

Sustainable investments exposed to Silicon Valley Bank, says Morningstar

More consensus needed on impact, says Morningstar

More consensus is needed on the definition of an 'impact investment' to help the market continue expanding, Morningstar has said.

75% of value-chain emissions not reported by businesses

Investors to 'look beyond' Article 8 or 9 designation to judge sustainability, says Morningstar

As the usefulness of EU classifications of what is 'sustainable' is questioned and funds continue to be downgraded, Morningstar said investors will increasingly 'look beyond' these labels and instead study underlying holdings more closely.

People Moves 13th January: PRI, Standard Chartered, Bridges Fund Management and more...

Sustainable finance: key themes for regulation and policy in 2023

The year ahead could be dominated by ESG-related regulation and progress on sustainability data initiatives, Michael Hurley writes

ESMA offers 'backdoor' solution to SFDR fund labelling misuse

A major reclassification of self-labelled 'sustainable' funds is likely after ESMA proposes necessary - but complicating - naming guidelines, Anne Schoemaker tells Ahren Lester

ESMA ESG fund naming guidelines are 'significant step'

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has opened a consultation on proposed environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment fund naming guidelines...