Claims assessment · Fund naming claim

Dictionary termESG fundAn investment fund that applies ESG criteria in its strategy — classified in the EU under SFDR Article 6, 8 or 9.Read the full definition

Typical treatment across 5 reviewed regimes. Every verdict below is tied to a stated legal hook.

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How this claim is typically treated

5 reviewed markets · one comparison

MarketTypical treatmentLegal basisWhat is required
European UnionEURestricted
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ESMA names guidelines — 'ESG' is a sustainability-related term; 80% + exclusions

Same evidence as F01

United KingdomUKRestricted
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FCA naming rules — 'ESG' gated from Dec 2024

Label or unnamed-product conditions

United StatesUSRestricted

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SEC Names Rule 80% policy (compliance 2025-26)

Policy implementation + quarterly checks

CanadaCARestricted

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CSA guidance

Consistency

AustraliaAURestricted

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ASIC INFO 271

Disclosure consistency

Last reviewed 22 Aug 2026This is an informational comparison, not legal advice.

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Last verified 2026-08-22.

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