A question of time: EU taxonomy sparks race among managers to improve ESG credentials

Asset managers scramble to adapt to new SFDR rules

Pedro Gonçalves
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The EU's sweeping reforms of sustainability regulations will bring greater ESG transparency, but asset managers warn they risk creating a 'green bubble' as investors could rush towards a handful of firms considered truly sustainable in a bid to improve their overall ESG scores.

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