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Manager cites 'client expectations relating to defence preparedness' as it drops conventional weapons screen for UK and EU funds.

European watchdog sets out best practices for communicating on integration and exclusion, noting risk of investors being misled.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: European Commission starts EU feedback process on revised ESRS; Swedish agencies taps two ESG data providers.

Manager says entity-level reports should 'be removed as quickly as possible' given current direction of travel on SFDR.

Renew taking on rapporteur role raises hopes that a centrist coalition could be established during upcoming parliamentary negotiations.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Lorenzo Saa and Claudio Goncalves elected to PRI board; RLAM launches global equity tilt fund.

Use of non-ESG terms could be an issue for regulators when names still suggest ESG features, says EU watchdog.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: UK pension fund votes to remain invested in defence; almost 200 products awarded Germany's FNG label.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: World Bank sells $200m outcome bond, UK pension fund to vote on divestment policy for conflict-affected areas.

In the latest episode of The Responsible Investor Podcast, Dominic Webb discusses the impact of reforms to the EU's SFDR with Anne Schoemaker and Dennis Baas.