Fund managers urged to “get ahead” of ESG reporting changes

Fund managers are being urged to “get ahead of stringent ESG reporting changes” by Ocorian’s Bovill Newgate – a specialist financial services regulatory consultancy. As early as July 31, 2025, companies are required to evidence ESG reporting data. While 90% of firms polled by the consultancy said they recognise ESG as a crucial focus area – less than one-third of these firms are currently equipped to handle “any substantial ESG reporting data”, the consultancy said. With new ESG reporting rules coming under the UK’s sustainability disclosure requirements (SDR) and the EU’s sustainable finance disclosure regulation (SFDR), critical changes will impact