Active Public Policy

Read more about the policy work being undertaken by governments, regulators & standard setting bodies in relation to sustainable finance and climate-related disclosures. See AREF's responses to current UK consultations.

Find out more here about cross-border marketing and management requirements of AIFs and UCITS within EU and EFTA countries.

The FCA have updated on their website details of responsibilities and how to oversee appointed representatives. HM Treasury have published a Policy Statement setting out targeted reforms.

View here the FCA work on enhancing climate-related disclosures by asset managers, life insurers, and FCA-regulated pension providers.

Find out the latest on SFDR here.

The Government have published the UK's Financial Services Growth & Competitive Strategy.

The UK Government have published their Industrial Strategy for the next 10 years.

Green Taxonomy section – change text to: In mid-July 2025 the Government announced that they have decided to not proceed with a UK Green Taxonomy. More details can be found here.

The Scottish Government have published a consultation on the interaction between investment funds (CoACS, RIFs and PAIFs) and LBTT.

The Financial Reporting Council have published the UK Stewardship Code 2026 and are consulting on guidance.