ESG FundsGreenwashingDisclosureInvestment Management
This ADGM guidance clarifies the expectations of the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) regarding the management and marketing of ESG Investment Vehicles, including Domestic Funds, Model Portfolios, and Foreign Funds. It aims to mitigate greenwashing risks by ensuring clear, fair, and non-misleading marketing practices and encourages ESG-related information disclosure in line with global best practices.
Key requirements
- Ensure that the names of ESG Investment Vehicles are not undesirable or misleading.
- Implement ESG investment strategies that align with the stated ESG characteristics.
- Disclose ESG-related information clearly and transparently in marketing materials.
- Consider using third-party attestation to validate ESG claims.
Applies to: Domestic Funds, Model Portfolios, and Foreign Funds that hold themselves out as having ESG characteristics within ADGM, as well as other Authorised Persons providing financial services or raising investor funds with ESG characteristics.