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SFDR 2.0: The real test lies in private markets

With the proposed reform of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), the European Union aims to enhance clarity and comparability across sustainable investments. The proposed categories of “Sustainable,” “Transition,” and “ESG Basics” are intended to address existing ambiguities in fund classification and establish a more consistent framework for sustainability-related requirements.

From a private markets perspective, however, the current proposal raises important practical considerations. Long-term investments, active ownership and engagement, as well as the specific characteristics of closed-ended funds cannot always be aligned with concepts developed primarily for liquid public markets. As a result, it will be crucial for future regulation to reflect the realities of how long-term investors deploy capital and drive change.

In his guest article for Börsen-Zeitung, Christian Schütz, Head of Sustainable Investing at Golding Capital Partners, explains why SFDR 2.0 represents an important step forward, where further refinements may be needed from a private markets perspective, and why the implementation capabilities of asset managers are likely to become even more important under the new framework.

Read the full article by Christian Schütz, published in Börsen-Zeitung, here.

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