FE fundinfo wins Best ESG Fund Rating Data Provider at ESG Insight Awards 2024
FE fundinfo, a leading investment management financial information and technology company connecting asset managers and distribution networks in the UK, Europe and Asia Pacific, is proud to announce that it has been named the Best ESG Fund Rating Data Provider at the 3rd annual ESG Insight Awards 2024. The winners of these awards have been voted by the audience of ESG Insight, recognising FE fundinfo as the best in its category for its data provided in light of the European ESG Template (EET).
The ESG Insight Awards recognise solution vendors providing leading ESG solutions, services and consultancy to capital markets participants. The awards celebrate the best in the fund industry, with a particular focus on ESG investing. The Best ESG Fund Rating Data Provider category acknowledges the importance of accurate and comprehensive ESG data in enabling investors to make informed decisions about sustainable investments.
FE fundinfo is being recognised for its data coverage and quality around the EET (European ESG Template), with its winning solution facilitating the exchange of EET data between market participants. As part of this, FE fundinfo applies data quality assessments to provide the best possible information. The EET, developed in response to the EU's Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), provides the required dataset framework for funds to explain their ESG characteristics. As a fund-level ESG data provider, FE fundinfo played a vital role in helping fund managers and product manufacturers create and disseminate EET-required data and documents for financial products. This award acknowledges the industry's belief in FE fundinfo's capabilities and the impact of its work on fund distribution.
Dr Matthias Breier, Head of ESG Product at FE fundinfo, commented on the win: “We are honoured to receive this recognition for our work on EET (European ESG Template) Data. As sustainable investing continues to grow in importance, it is crucial that fund managers have access to reliable and transparent ESG data at fund level. Our EET data solution is designed to provide just that, enabling our clients to meet their disclosure requirements and build trust with investors.”
“EET as market data is key to the market for a better triangulation of fund-level feeds provided by existing ESG data providers. By offering a comprehensive and standardised dataset, EET allows investors to compare and analyse ESG characteristics across funds more effectively, supporting compliance with regulations. ”
To learn more about FE fundinfo's ESG Solutions including the European ESG Template (EET), please visit the website here.