Author Archives: Jack Grogan-Fenn
Trump Proxy Advisors Executive Order White House DEI Anti-DEI

Anti-DEI Augmented: Appeal to Overturn Trump Executive Order Rejected

10 February 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

A challenge to US President Donald Trump’s high-profile executive orders against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programmes has been rejected by an appeals court.

The …

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Texas anti-ESG SB 13

Texas SB 13 Struck Down: Judge Rules Against Anti-ESG Law

5 February 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

A Texas federal judge has struck down one of the US’ most prominent anti-environment, social and governance (ESG) laws, ruling that prohibiting state investment in …

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Proxy Advisors US SEC ICCR No Action Shareholders

Exempt Solicitation Overhaul: Shareholders Signal EDGAR Shift Concerns to SEC

3 February 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

Major shareholders have stressed concerns to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) about significant changes to the use of its EDGAR filing platform …

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UK Green Taxonomy ARGA Consultation

Assurance Action: Consultation Showcases Support for UK Voluntary Sustainability Disclosure Regime

3 February 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

The UK government has published the results of its consultation on the creation of an oversight regime for assurance of sustainability-related financial disclosures …

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NZFSPA Net Zero NZAM

NZFSPA Reshaped: Net Zero Alliance Shutters Standalone Activities

29 January 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

The Net Zero Financial Service Providers Alliance (NZFSPA) has decided to reorganise almost five years since its 2021 launch and conclude activities as a standalone initiative.…

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Disney Anti-ESG Resolutions

28 January 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

Disney has revealed that three shareholder proposals from anti-ESG proponents will be voted on at its 2026 AGM amid concerns over litigation …

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Proxy Advisors US SEC ICCR No Action Shareholders

‘No Action’ Reaction: ICCR Questions SEC’s Controversial Shareholder Stance

27 January 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

The Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR) has expressed “concern” about the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) decision to not respond to ‘no action’ …

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Texas Proxy Advisor Regulation SB 2337 DEI Paxton

Decrying DEI: Texas’ Paxton Brands 100+ State Laws as “Unconstitutional”

23 January 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

Texas’ Attorney General Ken Paxton has declared that diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies, programmes and more than 100 “woke” state laws are “unconstitutional”.…

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UK private pensions sector statutory guidance awaited Audit and Corporate Governance Reform Bill

Regulation Regression: UK Axes Audit and Corporate Governance Reform Bill

22 January 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

The UK government has ditched its long-awaited Audit and Corporate Governance Reform Bill in a controversial decision which has courted condemnation from corporate governance …

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ESG US House of Representatives Bill Pension Funds

Extinguishing ESG: US House Approves Prohibitive Bill for Pension Funds

20 January 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

A bill which would prohibit ESG factors being considered by pension fund managers and in pension plans has been narrowly approved by the US …

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