Key takeaways
The Challenge of SFDR Periodic Reporting
For asset managers operating under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), compliance is both essential yet can be quite complex. Article 6, 8, and 9 funds must comply with rigorous transparency requirements, with Articles 8 and 9 requiring periodic reporting (Annex IV for Article 8 and Annex V for Article 9). These reports, published annually in Q1 or Q2 as part of a fund’s annual report, outline performance against pre-contractual sustainability commitments.
Fund managers must ensure consistency across multiple funds, integrate sustainability metrics, and format reports in compliance with regulatory standards. That’s where Datia’s Periodic Reporting Automation Solution transforms the process and comes in to help.
How Datia Automates and Simplifies Reporting
Datia’s Periodic Reporting Automation Solution streamlines the creation of periodic reports, leveraging data extraction and pre-configured templates. Here’s how it benefits you:
1. Efficiency: Save Time and Minimize Effort
Manual report preparation involves gathering sustainability data, filling out regulatory templates, and formatting disclosures correctly. Datia eliminates this burden by:
✅ Auto-populating reports with quantitative data extracted directly from fund holdings and sustainability metrics.
✅ Allowing bulk exports for multiple portfolios at the entity or product level, reducing repetitive work.
✅ Providing pre-configured templates that align with SFDR’s Annex IV & V, ensuring a seamless reporting experience.
2. Compliance: Ensure Regulatory Accuracy and Consistency
Meeting SFDR’s disclosure requirements is non-negotiable. Datia’s solution ensures that:
✅ Reports strictly follow SFDR Annex IV (Article 8) and Annex V (Article 9) templates, formatted correctly for regulatory submissions.
✅ Auto-populated data will be included in the report from 3 key modules - Sustainable Investments (SI) figures, Taxonomy values, and Principal Adverse Impact (PAI) indicators.
✅ Reports are generated in multiple EU languages, catering to cross-border regulatory needs.
3. Scalability: Handle Large Fund Portfolios with Ease
For asset managers, fund managers, and investors overseeing multiple funds, Datia provides:
✅ Entity-level and product-level exports, allowing flexibility in structuring reports.
✅ An intuitive UI that adapts based on fund classification, reducing manual input.
✅ Automated portfolio inclusion/exclusion logic, ensuring only relevant funds are reported.
Unlocking More Value: Additional SFDR Modules
Beyond simplifying reporting, Datia provides additional SFDR-related modules to enhance transparency and compliance. Clients who have not yet acquired these modules can upgrade to:
🔹 Taxonomy Module – For reporting sustainable investments aligned with the EU Taxonomy.
🔹 SFDR PAI – Ensuring full disclosure on environmental and social impact metrics.
🔹 Sustainable Investments – Clarifying the proportion of investments that qualify as sustainable based on your customised and product-tailored methodology.
If a fund manager lacks one or more modules, our solution helps to highlight missing data fields and offers upgrade options, ensuring comprehensive reporting without roadblocks.
How It Works in Practice
1️⃣ Clients select the relevant article classification (6, 8, or 9) within Datia’s platform. If already set via the EET form, this selection is auto-filled.
2️⃣ Users access the periodic reporting feature at the entity or product level.
3️⃣ Data automatically populates into the SFDR Annex IV or V templates.
4️⃣ Missing fields (due to module gaps) are flagged, allowing easy completion or upgrades.
5️⃣ Reports are generated in the regulatory required format and available for export in seconds.
Why Datia?
✔ Fully Automated – Reduces manual data entry and formatting.
✔ Regulation-Aligned – Compliant with SFDR Annex IV & V requirements.
✔ Scalable & Flexible – Handles reports for single funds or large portfolios effortlessly.
✔ Future-Proof – Integrates seamlessly with Datia’s broader SFDR compliance toolkit.
With the regulatory reporting deadline fast approaching, asset managers can significantly reduce workload, ensure compliance, and scale reporting for multiple portfolios with our new Periodic Reporting Automation Solution.
Get started today and simplify your SFDR reporting! Talk with our expert team to learn more
