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France tightens ESG investment rules, impacting pan-European funds

France tightens ESG investment rules, impacting pan-European funds

France has announced that funds operating under its “socially responsible” ISR label will be prohibited from investing in companies involved in new hydrocarbon exploration, exploitation or refining projects from the start of 2025.The ruling extends to companies exploiting coal or “unconventional” hydrocarbons.This decision is expected to lead to substantial divestments from fossil fuel holdings by […]

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EU clarifies SFDR categories

EU clarifies SFDR categories

The European Commission has issued amendments to the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) to clarify the classification of investment products as Article 8 or Article 9 funds.Financial Services Commissioner, Mairead McGuinness, published the amendments to provide guidance and reduce uncertainty regarding sustainable investments.The amendments state that the SFDR does not prescribe a single methodology for […]

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