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Will new EU regulations stop greenwashing? - XPS Investment

Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) which took effect on 10 March. 2021, brings much needed transparency on ESG and sustainability within investment products.

Posted on Mar 31, 2021

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... Morningstar’s data from 2020 highlights global assets invested in sustainable funds hit a record high of $1.7trn. The increased demand for sustainable products is a breeding ground for “greenwashing” and the EU is tightening it’s grip on investment managers.

This article explores how new EU regulation is tackling ‘greenwashing’ head on, in a way that will benefit UK pension schemes despite the UK not being subject to the regulation.

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