Author Archives: Jack Grogan-Fenn
UK Green Taxonomy ARGA Consultation

Augmenting Assurance: Minerva Stresses ARGA Must Avoid International Fragmentation

September 19, 2025


By Jack Grogan-Fenn and Rina Cindrak

Minerva Analytics has stressed that international alignment of the UK’s Audit, Reporting and Governance Authority (ARGA) must be a key priority to …

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Climate Crisis Starmer Trump

Climate Crisis Challenge: Starmer Advised to Question “Reckless” Trump Approach

September 19, 2025


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

A letter sent by 175 researchers at British universities and research institutions called for UK Prime Minster Keir Starmer to “robustly” challenge US President …

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Texas Threat: Attorney General Targets Proxy Advisors in Fresh Attack

September 18, 2025


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

A new investigation into two major proxy advisors has been commenced by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accusing them of “potentially misleading institutional investors …

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US Republicans SBTi Antitrust Proxy Advisors

Pressuring Proxy Advisors: Hearing Reveals Regressive Republican Regulation Plans

September 17, 2025


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

A hearing by the Republican-run House Committee on Financial Services has showcased a pipeline of proposed regulation seeking to significantly restrict both proxy advisors and …

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NZBA Net-Zero Banking Alliance

NZBA Departure Disaster: Banks’ Alliance Exit Triggers Operations Suspension

August 29, 2025


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

The Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) has suspended operations following several further high-profile departures of banks from the initiative in recent weeks.

The NZBA this week …

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Democrats Asset Managers

The Democrats Strike Back: Asset Managers Pushed on “Responsible Stewardship” Commitment

August 26, 2025


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

In recent months investors have faced what seems to be non-stop letter writing from Republican-led anti-ESG interests, but in a new move 17 …

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Rampant Remuneration: Swiss CEO Pay Sees Significant Surge

August 26, 2025


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

The salaries of CEOs at companies listed on the Swiss stock exchange jumped by more than 7% in 2024, with pay packages climbing back to roughly …

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Culling CSRD, CSDDD: EU-US Trade Deal Poses Significant Sustainability Setback

August 22, 2025


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) are set to suffer a significant hit due to the …

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NBIM Israeli Divestment

Divestment Dilemmas: NBIM Axes Investments in Six More Israeli Firms

August 20, 2025


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) has excluded six further Israeli companies linked to Gaza and the West Bank from its portfolio over ethical concerns.…

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CEO Pay Soars: UK Executive Compensation Smashes Record High

August 18, 2025


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

The median pay of FTSE 100 CEOs has reached a new all-time high, breaking the record for a third consecutive year, according to a new

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