July 30, 2021
The chair of the US Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked staff to develop …
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July 23, 2021
Higher stock returns and more social justice come from boardroom diversity, Financial Reporting Council says
Businesses that encourage boardroom gender diversity achieve better financial results, new research has found.
The report from …
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UK watchdog outlines guidance to improve sector credibility as asset managers rush to launch new products
July 23, 2021
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has hit out at “poor quality” product applications …
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Technical gaps and weaknesses risk “carbon washing” of funds, warns the Transition Pathway Initiative
July 23, 2021
UK-based asset owners have warned that the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) portfolio alignment …
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The wide-ranging order aims to promote competition within a range of sectors and follows an uptick in M&A activity
July 19, 2021
US President Joe Biden has signed an executive order targeted at clamping down …
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July 19, 2021
It may be “some time” before directors face charges for failings on climate risks despite the introduction of new reporting rules in this area, a leading expert has said.
Luh Luh Lan, associate professor at the …
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July 9, 2021
The UK’s pensions watchdog has launched an eight-week consultation to assist trustees in meeting stricter sustainability and governance measures.
Under the proposed rulings, the Pensions Regulator (TPR) will penalise …
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July 9, 2021
Japanese electronics giant Toshiba’s chairman has been ousted from his role by shareholders at the company’s AGM held on 25 June.
The vote, prompted by the outcome of an independent probe, …
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July 9, 2021
This week, Minerva CEO Sarah Wilson spoke to Mallowstreet editor Sandra Wolf for a feature on the growing reporting burden facing UK pension schemes. Sarah discusses the challenges schemes face and …
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