Green Taxonomy Trashed: UK Ditches Plans After “Very Mixed” Reaction
July 17, 2025
The UK government has opted to scrap plans for a long-awaited green taxonomy due to “very mixed” feedback to a public consultation.
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Poor Performance: France’s AMF Details Asset Managers Regulatory Shortcomings
July 15, 2025
The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), France’s financial regulator, has highlighted several cases of poor performance by large asset managers operating in the country.
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Deepening Dialogues: Controversial Issues Decline at Dutch Shareholder Meetings
July 15, 2025
The number of controversial issues flagged in shareholder resolutions at Dutch AGMs has fallen amid improved company-shareholder engagement according to a recent paper released by …
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Hitting the Brakes: Shareholders Heighten Pressure on Tesla and Toyota
July 11, 2025
Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla is facing mounting pressure from shareholders on multiple fronts, while fellow automaker giant Toyota has been excluded by Storebrand …
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Catalysing Corporate Governance: Japan and Korea Revamp Approaches
July 10, 2025
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has released an action programme to reform corporate governance in the country, while South Korea’s National Assembly has passed a major …
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Enhancing Engagement: Eumedion Urges Investors to Pare Back Portfolios
July 8, 2025
Eumedion has recommended that its institutional investor members reduce the number of companies in their equity portfolios to improve engagement with investee firms.
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ERISA Overhaul: House Committee Approves Bill Prohibiting ESG Factors
July 4, 2025
The House Committee on Education and Workforce has voted through a bill which will restrict retirement fund managers’ ability to consider ESG factors in investment …
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Relaxing Rules: SEC Mulls Easing Exec Pay, Public Company Regulations
July 4, 2025
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly considering both relaxing rules on executive (exec) pay and moving to alleviate regulatory burdens for …
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Seeking Sustainability: SRS Among Trio of UK Government Consultations
June 26, 2025
The UK’s Labour government has launched three new consultations to support the country’s sustainability reporting and transition planning efforts, including the long-awaited Sustainability Reporting Standards …
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