Author Archives: Liz Pfeuti
rainforest surrounded by fog

Biodiversity pledge reaches over 100 signatories 


July 28, 2022

Biodiversity pledge secures over 100 signatories as it races to reverse nature loss by 2030 

The Finance for Biodiversity Pledge has reached 103 signatories, now representing in total over €14.7trn in …

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DWP, pensions, stewardship

DWP launches taskforce for social risks


July 21, 2022

UK government taskforce to support the pensions industry around the social factors under ESG

The UK has created a new minister-led taskforce to support the integration of social factors from ESG …

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Japan Financial Services Agency (FSA)

Japan regulator publishes ESG code of conduct


July 22, 2022

The Code of Conduct for ESG Evaluations and Data Providers highlights the current status of evaluations and data provision issues.

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has requested public comments on …

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Biodiversity, EU Taxonomy

TNFD launches nature data catalyst


July 21, 2022

Will have focus on “high-quality” data on nature-related risks and opportunities to overcome data challenges

The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) has launched a nature-related Data Catalyst to address data challenges and …

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Gender Balance - A women and a man stand on balanced scales

Investors call for a gender perspective in new EU directive  


July 15, 2022

Capturing a gender perspective in the directive would make a significant contribution to protecting women’s rights and advancing gender equality, according to BCAM 

Boston Common Asset …

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SEC forms climate and ESG taskforce

SEC proxy roll-back – researchers and clients still vulnerable


July 15, 2022

The SEC’s amendments to the Trump administration’s 2020 rules only partially address investor concerns over attacks on independence of proxy voting advice 

The US Securities and Exchange Commission …

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London, UK

UK underscores TCFD commitment


July 14, 2022

TCFD alignment is set to be mandated as the pensions minister calls for sustainable stewardship

Proper stewardship has been recognised as vital by the UK pensions and financial inclusion minister in order to …

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Global PSSL appoints reviewer for UN Pathways alignment


July 8, 2022

The initiative aims to align securities lending with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Not-for-profit industry body Global Principles for Sustainable Securities Lending (Global PSSL) has welcomed an executive expert from …

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Roberta Metsola, President of the European Union

Global pressure intensifies to end ‘SLAPP’ lawsuits  


July 08, 2022

Legislators seek to combat SLAPP techniques

Legislatures around the world are becoming increasingly aware of Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP) techniques being used by individuals and companies, and …

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European Parliament, Strasburg, EU, EC

EU votes gas and nuclear into Taxonomy


July 08, 2022

Gas and nuclear supported as green activities by EU MEPs

The European Parliament has rejected a motion to oppose the inclusion of gas and nuclear energy generation as an environmentally …

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