Investors often overlook the growth potential of companies exposed to megatrends like the energy transition and artificial intelligence. Those who discern the transformative potential early and stay invested might reap significant returns in the next …

European ESG funds face a record number of closures as greenwashing scrutiny intensifies and the allure of higher fees diminishes, data shows. With 51 closures of ESG-listed European funds in the second quarter, this period witnessed an all-time high. The …

After a significant reclassification wave last year, many hesitate to award their funds the highest sustainability label, lacking the commercial upsides of SFDR 9 reporting. Fidelity in September announced the addition of eight funds to its roster, all …

The sustainable finance sector has faced a whirlwind over the past two years. From greenwashing scandals and SFDR downgrades to unreliable ESG data and politicised debates in the US, the landscape is ever-evolving. Topping it off, a recent Morningstar …

The European Securities and Markets Authority (Esma), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, on Tuesday said it plans a comprehensive review next year of industry efforts to integrate sustainability in investment firms’ suitability …

JP Morgan's recent decision to incorporate India into its Emerging Market bond index has ignited institutional interest in the world's leading emerging market government bond. However, full acceptance still has significant barriers to overcome. India's …

A new global tax system is coming, putting globally-active Luxembourg firms, especially investment funds, into a desperate search to see whether they could be exposed to pay a potentially substantial top-up tax, according to rules that, to some, could …

Securities supervisors worldwide are looking to coordinate and align their approaches to greenwashing in the investment industry, it became clear on Monday during a panel debate hosted by Iosco, the Madrid-based body that brings together securities …

A recent chart from UBS has caught my attention. It indicates a surprising reluctance among Americans to spend during the upcoming holiday season, especially when compared to their willingness in July. A year ago, a similar trend was noted. Subsequently, …

In a stark demonstration of surging interest in sustainable investments, the number of climate-related funds globally has witnessed a sevenfold increase in the past five years, according to a new Morningstar report. As of June, there are over 1,400 …

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