ALFI London Conference
Synergies for asset management
With over 13 years’ experience in the sector, Arthur Carabia is the Director of ESG Policy Research for Morningstar Sustainalytics. He is in charge of identifying, analysing and engaging on proposed laws, rules, regulations and prescribed practices applicable to Morningstar Sustainalytics and its clients.
Prior to being with Morningstar Sustainalytics, he worked for the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) as Director of Market Practice and Regulatory Policy. Arthur has also worked for Walgreens Boots Alliance, Aviva, the French Asset Management Association (AFG), and the European Parliament.
Arthur holds a master’s degree in European Affairs (Sciences Po Lyon) and an advanced master’s degree in financial markets (Solvay Brussels School).
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The Taxonomy Regulation and the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation including their respective regulatory technical standards entered into force in 2021 and 2022. While these regulations apply to financial market participants in the EU, their impact can be felt globally, especially by asset managers.
Both regulations have brought significant changes to the way asset managers operate, with a strong emphasis on transparency. This has led to a noticeable increase in demand from investors for funds that incorporate ESG aspects into their investment strategies. Additional clarifications and guidance are being issued together with a number of relevant consultations relating to the EU Taxonomy and SFDR, while the availability of reliable and comprehensive data is a significant challenge and the fear of being accused of greenwashing or green-bleaching is on the rise.
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