Smart Pension's default fund becomes fully sustainable

All funds in its default growth fund are rated ‘Article 8’ or higher under the EU’s SFDR

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Smart Pension CIO Paul Bucksey | Credit: Smart Pension
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Smart Pension CIO Paul Bucksey | Credit: Smart Pension

Smart Pension’s default fund is now 100% sustainable, up from 70% a year ago, as the master trust continues its path to reach net zero by 2040.

All constituent funds that the master trust uses in its default growth fund are rated ‘Article 8' or higher under the European Union (EU) Commission's Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation. ...

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