FCA SDR implementation policy for portfolio management delayed to Q2 2025

FCA's Sarah Pritchard made the announcment on SDR rethink

Cristian Angeloni
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The Financial Conduct Authority has revealed it will publish its policy paper on the implementation of the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) for portfolio managers in Q2 2025.

Speaking at a press conference linked to the FCA's annual meeting today (26 September), executive director of markets and international Sarah Pritchard said the regulator was reviewing the responses to its consultation regarding the extension of the rules to portfolio management. But when asked about timelines, as the SDR naming and marketing rules are set to come into force from 2 December, she said the regulator intends to publish the policy statement setting out timings and expectations for the portfolio management sector in Q2 2025. This follows action from the FCA earlier this mo...

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