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EU Commission answers questions on interpretation of SFDR
The EU Commission has published its answers to questions on the interpretation of SFDR. The questions were put forward by the ESAs in September 2022 in order to receive clarification within central aspects of SFDR.
Disclosure RequirementsSustainabilityEU Commission answers questions on interpretation of SFDR
The EU Commission has published its answers to questions on the interpretation of SFDR. The questions were put forward by the ESAs in September 2022 in order to receive clarification within central aspects of SFDR.
Disclosure RequirementsSustainability
Consultation on the ESAs review of SFDR
The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA) have earlier this month published a consultation paper in which they propose amendments to the Commission Delegated Regulation.
Disclosure RequirementsESMARegulatory Technical StandardsSustainabilityNew rules on more flexible fit & proper assessments adopted
On 18 April 2023, the Danish Parliament adopted the proposal to amend the financial regulation presented by the Danish Government, which includes amendments to the rules on fit & proper assessments.
Danish RegulationGovernanceMICA passes vote in the EU Parliament
On 20 April 2023, the EU parliament formally approved the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA), after being informally agreed to back in June 2022.
Crypto-assetsMiCANew rules on severance pay to managers of AIFMs adopted
On 18 April 2023, the Danish Parliament has adopted the proposal to amend the Danish financial regulation, including the Danish Alternative Investment Fund Managers Act.
Danish RegulationDisclosure RequirementsManagement RemunerationPublic consultation of the Investment Screening Act has ended
On 8 March 2023, a proposal for changes of the Investment Screening Act (the “Act”) was submitted for public consultation. The Act has been in effect since 1 September 2021, and based on the experiences with the Act this far, as well as the situation in and around Denmark, amendments to the Act have been deemed necessary.
Danish RegulationGovernanceImpact & ESG
ESG & Impact: How To Go About It
Many investors (from business angels to mature stage investor) focus on how to develop and implement responsible investment practices specifically for their own organisation. We believe it’s key for investors to first consider what they want to achieve as well as why and how. That mission should be reflected throughout the investment process and portfolio management.
SustainabilityESG & Impact: Investment Process and Portfolio Management
We aim to provide guidelines for those starting to implement ESG policies, as well as those wishing to develop their existing processes.
SustainabilityChallenges Regarding ESG Frameworks
The consideration and assessment of Environmental, Social and Governance factors is becoming a key driver for investor’s decision-making. The challenge for both investors and companies lies in the substantial number of frameworks that already exists for ESG reporting.
Sustainability
