Sustainability Disclosure Requirements: what does it mean for fund managers?

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has introduced a new regime for sustainability disclosure requirements (SDR) and investment labels.

The regime aims to build transparency and trust in the market for sustainable investment products, and to help consumers make informed choices. The regime will apply to UK asset managers of certain investment products, such as authorised funds and alternative investment funds (AIFs).

In this update, we explain what the new requirements are and the implications and challenges for fund managers and consumers in the UK.