Author Archives: Liz Pfeuti

DWP launches pension scheme voting task force

Minister noted time was up to wait for industry to make a change

Pensions Minister Guy Opperman has announced the establishment of the Taskforce on Pension Scheme Voting Implementation, with a focused remit

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FRC criticises inconsistent corporate governance reporting

Watchdog highlights widespread box-ticking by UK plc

FTSE-listed companies are treating corporate governance as a box-ticking exercise and failing to meet stakeholder expectations in their reporting, according to the Financial Reporting Council (FRC).

The FRC’s Review of Corporate Governance Reporting

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Edelman: ESG key to rebuilding investor trust post Covid-19

Edelman: ESG key to rebuilding investor trust post Covid-19

ESG criteria still championed by investors despite retrogressive attitude from policymakers

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) will play a crucial role in rebuilding trust between companies and the investment community, the

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Government acts to prevent hostile foreign takeovers

Government acts to prevent hostile foreign takeovers

The UK government is introducing a bill that aims to give it powers to investigate and intervene in potentially hostile foreign direct investment that threatens national security.

Under the National Security and Investment

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San Francisco votes to rein in CEO pay

San Francisco votes to rein in CEO pay

San Francisco citizens have voted overwhelmingly for a new tax on highly paid CEOs.

By a margin of 65-35, they voted to approve a ballot measure to increase taxes on corporations with …

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Guidance on China engagement issued to UK tech

Guidance on China engagement issued to UK tech

The UK government has published new guidance to help businesses negotiate the ethical, legal and commercial questions they may encounter in China or when working with Chinese companies.

The guidance sets out …

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London-listed companies need to start their net-zero journey

FCA confirms plans for TCFD rules from January

London-listed companies need to start their net-zero journey

All companies with a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) will be required to make climate-related disclosures from January, the Financial Conduct

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UK government urges finance firms to make net-zero pledge

UK government urges private finance firms to make net zero pledge

Finance is a central theme in the race to net zero

The UK government is calling on privately owned financial institutions to commit to a net-zero carbon future.

Speaking …

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Audit watchdog: UK companies must report climate disclosures

Audit watchdog: UK companies must report climate disclosures

FRC to push companies to speed up on the race to net zero

Companies are being urged to improve their reporting on climate change to meet the increased expectations of investors.

On …

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China and Russia join push on climate change action

China and Russia join push on climate change action

International momentum is building around the race to net zero

The impact of climate change seems to be resonating with the leaders of Russia and China who have committed to significant

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