Cristian Angeloni

Today (2 December) marks the long-awaited implementation date for the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements’ (SDR) naming and marketing rules, where all firms authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority and subject to the regime will need to either adopt one of the four labels and/or produce disclosures and statements for the marketing of products.

Total retail sales in the UK slumped by 3.3% year-on-year in November, compared with a growth of 2.6% in November 2023.

The board of PRS REIT (PRSR) revealed it is in “active discussions” over a potential sale of the trust following the commencement of a strategic review in October.

GAM Investments has named Steven Williams head of distribution for the UK and Channel Islands.

The ability of investment trust non-executive directors (NEDs) to effectively understand and challenge valuations of private companies has been called into question, as demand for private investments rises and regulatory scrutiny intensifies.

abrdn will adopt the Sustainability Focus label under the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) for its UK Sustainable and Responsible Investment Equity and Global Sustainable and Responsible Investment Equity funds, Investment Week can reveal.

From February 2025 12 December 2024 • 2 min read abrdn will adopt the Sustainability Focus label under the Sustainability Disclosure

Orchard Street Investment Management has unveiled the adoption of the ‘Sustainability Impact’ label under the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) for its Social and Environmental Impact Partnership fund.

This week, British industrial equipment rental company Ashtead Group became the latest in a long list of public companies to announce its departure from the London Stock Exchange for greener American pastures, after rumours of its consideration of a move had been circulating since the beginning of the summer.

In this video, Special Projects Editor Cristian Angeloni recaps the key regulatory events that have shaped 2024 and their impact on the industry, as well as what to expect from the Financial Conduct Authority and Treasury in new year.