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How SFDR 2.0 could transform ESG data

A category for 'transition' investments implies a transformative shift in how investors interact with sustainability data, Michael Hurley writes

IIGCC backs call to recognise sovereign bonds in SFDR overhaul

Investors are "concerned that the limited scope for investment in sovereigns" under EU regulatory proposals could "significantly restrict the investable universe for many funds", the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) has said.

Webinar: Physical risk data can unlock value for real assets, but nuances remain

Physical risk data can help investors in real assets to understand their value and resilience over time, however, there are considerable challenges and nuances compared with other mainstream asset classes,...

CSRD will see 'explosion' of quality ESG data, says AllianzGI

The first round of reports in line with the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) will see an "explosion" of quality sustainability-related data that will help asset managers prove to clients the value of sustainable investing, according to AllianzGI.

People Moves, 5 April: Brunel Pensions, Railpen, Actis, EFRAG, TNFD and more

People moves, 14 April: CSSB, GSAM, Allianz ... and more

ESG leaders more resilient during coronavirus downturn, says AXA IM

The shares and bonds of companies with higher environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings have proved more resilient during the coronavirus market crash than their ESG laggard peers, according to research by Axa Investment Managers.