The Sustainability Story

CFA Institute

The Sustainability Story podcast explores how environmental, social, and governance issues intersect with the investment industry and the global financial system. Each episode features insights from leading experts and practitioners who share stories of innovation and real-world experiences in sustainable investing. To reach our hosts regarding sustainability-related topics: Deborah Kidd at Deborah.Kidd@cfainstitute.org, Nicole Gehrig at Nicole.Gehrig@cfainstitute.org and Paul Moody at Paul.Moody@cfainstitute.org

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The Sustainability Story

Episodes (67)

Jan 23rd Simone Ruiz-Vergote: Decoding SFDR 2.0 for Asset Managers and Investors
Dec 7, 2025 Sajia Ferdous: Rewriting Work in the Age of Longevity and AI
Nov 7, 2025 Emma Harvey Smith: Mobilizing Global Capital for a Sustainable Future

The Sustainability Story

Jan 23, 2026
36 minutes
82 MB

Simone Ruiz-Vergote, Head of Sustainable Finance Policy Research at MSCI, joins host Nicole Gehrig, Director of Global Industry Standards at CFA Institute, to discuss the European Commission's proposed reforms to the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR 2.0). They examine the move toward clearer sustainability product categories, expectations around data and substantiation, and how asset managers can prepare for the next phase of sustainable finance regulation. The conversation also explores global interoperability, the role of transition and impact strategies, and what success could look like for SFDR 2.0 in improving transparency, comparability, and investor confidence. Listen now to gain practical insights into...

The Sustainability Story

Simone Ruiz-Vergote: Decoding SFDR 2.0 for Asset Managers and Investors

CFA Institute

00:00 -35:52