How ESG Fund Names Influence EU Investments

How ESG fund names influence EU investments

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) recently revealed that ESG-related fund names have a measurable influence on investor behaviour. According to its latest research, names that reference environmental, social or governance criteria can significantly sway fund flows, raising concerns about clarity and accuracy in fund marketing. Zeidler Group, a RegTech platform for investment funds […]

ESMA launches selection of CTPs for shares and ETFs

On 20 June 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) launched the selection procedure for the Consolidated Tape Provider (CTP) for shares and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Background The 2024 review of the Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation (MiFIR) laid down a framework for the establishment of consolidated tapes for three different asset classes: equities and ETFs, bonds, and over-the-counter derivatives. The aim of th…

Trumped-up ESG claims exposed by new Esma regime, says Ark Invest

Sustainability director labels wave of 880 funds relabeling as a ‘moment of reckoning’ for the industry.