European Article 8 ESG funds see record inflows while Article 9 funds face outflows in Q4 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2024, Article 8 ESG funds saw net inflows of EUR 52 billion, the highest since late 2021. In contrast, Article 9 funds faced record outflows of EUR 7.3 billion, continuing a five-quarter trend. Combined assets in Article 8 and Article 9 funds reached EUR 6.1 trillion, making up 60% of the EU fund market. This increase was driven by inflows into Article 8 funds, offsetting redemptions from Article 9 products. Over 170 funds rebranded in 2024 to comply with new guidelines aimed at reducing greenwashing. It is expected that 30% to 50% of EU ESG funds may change names in the coming months.