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We at ISC noted with interest the contents of the Dear CEO letter issued by the FCA on 1st March 2024. It recognised that 2023 was a difficult year for the industry in raising/maintaining assets, and that many firms had to indulge in cost-cutting and consolidation, whilst at the same time having to cope with new opportunities and increased regulation

We are observing in our industry a growing discussion around sustainable investment. This topical conversation has its own language, and we at ISC would like to share our understanding of it….

Unintentional greenwashing is something that every asset manager needs to avoid. The implications of getting it wrong are many, but perhaps the most worrying is the reputational damage that can be inflicted on an entire organisation that has failed to prevent it.. Read below for more information

While there has been a significant increase in interest in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations in the asset management industry, there are still some barriers to widespread adoption of ESG principles. It must be stressed that a key factor in breaking down the barriers to ESG is the continuous evolution of the regulation globally, in terms of both disclosure and risk management. With this in mind, the main barriers include

There are many aspects of the build and delivery of a Fund for launch, both operational and technical. All these aspects should be identified during the requirement gathering with the Client and Product Development teams. However