FCA and EU greenwashing regulations: Key differences

Not easily comparable

clock • 4 min read

Last month the FCA proposed a new set of rules to clamp down on greenwashing by UK based funds and portfolio managers.

Last month the FCA proposed a new set of rules to clamp down on greenwashing by UK-based funds and portfolio managers. Receiving close attention from the investment community, the proposal imposes sustainable investment labels, disclosures and related requirements. It builds on the FCA's existing rules for climate-related disclosures by investment managers, which were finalised in December 2021. Ultimately, many of the challenges surrounding this latest proposal will stem from its divergence from EU requirements currently in force.  FCA seeks experts to join new ESG advisory com...

To continue reading this article...

Join Investment Week for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, analysis and opinion from the investment industry, including the Sustainable Hub covering fund news from the ESG space
  • Get ahead of regulatory and technological changes affecting fund management
  • Important and breaking news stories selected by the editors delivered straight to your inbox each day
  • Weekly members-only newsletter with exclusive opinion pieces from leading industry experts
  • Be the first to hear about our extensive events schedule and awards programmes

Join now

 

Already an Investment Week
member?

Login

More on ESG

Earth Day 2024: Decarbonisation megatrend boosts prospects for European industrials
ESG

Earth Day 2024: Decarbonisation megatrend boosts prospects for European industrials

Cautious on investing in wind energy

Matthew Donen
clock 19 April 2024 • 4 min read
Holtara's Cristian Echavarria: A sustainable fund by any other name
ESG

Holtara's Cristian Echavarria: A sustainable fund by any other name

Likely outcomes of the consultation

Cristian Echavarria
clock 16 April 2024 • 4 min read
'Tinkering around the edges': The green economy reacts to Spring Budget 2024
ESG

'Tinkering around the edges': The green economy reacts to Spring Budget 2024

BusinessGreen rounds up

BusinessGreen staff
clock 06 March 2024 • 10 min read
Trustpilot