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An investment product with ESG in its name will need to place at least 80% of its assets under management in something that’s related to environmental, social or governance objectives, according to guidelines by the European Securities and Markets Authority.

An investment product with ESG in its name will need to place at least 80% of its assets under management in something that’s related to environmental, social or governance objectives, according to guidelines by the European Securities and Markets Authority.

https://lnkd.in/gxrnq57r Understanding the ESG funds is not easy for most people and along with it choosing the best-matched ESG fund is also crucial for SMEs in Viet Nam to take on carbon credit - a pathway for offsetting their GHG emissions.

Funds complying with the EU’s strictest ESG standards suffered record outflows last quarter, according to a fresh report by Morningstar.

US fund managers suffered their worst-ever quarter for ESG-focused products as the pace of client redemptions intensified. Client withdrawals from US funds targeting environmental, social and governance goals reached $8.8 billion in the first three months of 2024, according to fresh data compiled by Morningstar Inc. That stood in stark contrast to the roughly $11 billion of inflows into ESG funds in Europe, where sustainable investing regulations are far more entrenched. https://lnkd.in/g6QMz8_V

ESG funds are taking pace on its own way in last few years. Global ESG assets surpassed $30 Trillion in 2022 and expected to cross $40 Trillion mark by 2030 which will be 25% of Global AUM. Here are the Key essentials on which for Investors are focusing.

New EU #ESG #Rules: A Game Changer for #Sustainable #Investing The EU released stricter ESG fund rules, impacting businesses, investors, and consumers. Key takeaways: Clearer #Standards: #Funds must #meet stricter #criteria to use "#ESG" or "#sustainable" in their names, reducing greenwashing. #Investor Benefits: Increased #transparency helps investors make informed #decisions about #sustainability #goals. Sustainable #Businesses Win: #Clearer #fund #classifications benefit truly sustainable companies, attracting trust and investment. #Consumers Empowered: Consumers can better understand which funds align with their values for impactful choices. How TransparenTerra Can Help: #Transparency & #Trust: Blockchain-based data verification reduces greenwashing and builds trust in sustainability efforts. Compliance & Efficiency: Streamline data collection and reporting to meet the new ESG requirements. ✅ #Global #Opportunities: Meeting EU standards positions companies for success in the evolving global market. Ready to adapt to the new EU ESG rules? TransparenTerra offers solutions to navigate the changing landscape and build a stronger sustainable future. #TransparenTerra #ESGInvesting #SustainableFuture https://lnkd.in/e6P6ATfQ #TransparenTerra FCE GROUP AG #CSRD #sustainabilityreporting #ESG #Sustainability #Investment #Transparency#Decarbonizator #ESG #sustainability #trancparency #carboncredits #sustainabledevelopment #carbonmanagment #decarbonizationstrategy #carbonfootprint #FCEM #FCEchain #trustasaservice #traceability #businesstool #projectdecarbonization #netzero #environment #sustainablebusiness #sustainabletechnologies #sustainabilitysolutions

The Securities and Exchange Commission, Thailand has introduced significant updates to its ESG Product Platform, furthering its mission to promote sustainable and responsible investment (SRI) funds. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gnTrJicj #ThailandSEC #ESGInvestment #SustainableFinance #ThaiESGFunds #ResponsibleInvesting  

EU fund naming guidelines may harm the risk and return profile of some ESG products, limiting investor choices, warns Morningstar Sustainalytics in Ignites Europe: http://spr.ly/6049oOUvJ Starting in November, Europe's markets watchdog will enforce rules against greenwashing by regulating the use of ESG and sustainability terms in fund names. Many asset managers are already removing these terms, which could lead to higher concentration risk and lower returns for affected funds. Hortense Bioy, CFA noted the guidelines will be "too constraining" for some ESG funds.

🌿 📈 The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released guidelines for investment funds using ESG or sustainability-related terms on the nomenclature of ESG funds. Read more here > https://lnkd.in/eyjWA3ri These guidelines regulate the use of certain words to prevent greenwashing, ensuring transparency and clarity for investors. The constraints introduced will immediately affect the managers of new investment funds, at the end of the three-month transitional period starting from the date of the next publication on the ESMA website of the relevant translations into the national languages of the Member States. On the other hand, investment fund managers already existing on that date, including managers of closed-end funds whose subscription period has already ended, will be required to comply within 6 months of the end of the transitional period. Our latest Insight covers… 🔎 What these regulated terms are 🔎 The series of interventions 🔎 Read the full Insight here > URL Connect with our experts > Nunzia Melaccio and Luca Paesetti #Greenwashing #FundManagers #ESG #Investment #Sustainability