Sustainability Disclosure Requirements: a practical guide for investors – Fidelity International

The roll-out of new measures related to Sustainability Disclosure Requirements will begin in May when anti-greenwashing rules come into effect. Ahead of then, Fidelity International's sustainable investing team provide an overview of the regulations and what they actually mean for investors.

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  • The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) comprise a comprehensive package of measures including rules addressing anti-greenwashing, naming and marketing, fund labelling, disclosures and distribution.
  • SDR is broadly principles-based, allowing asset managers the flexibility to innovate and tailor products to meet specific client needs.
  • The new regulations will be implemented in stages over the next three years with the anti-greenwashing rule coming into effect from 31 May 2024 and funds being able to adopt voluntary labels from July 2024.

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