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Just transition will need to harness finance services

March 5th, 2024


The just transition will need to rely on the finance sector to ensure the global transition to a resilient, net-zero and nature-positive economy is done in a socially inclusive …

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Fed claims climate risks

Proxy voting services will not fall under SEC jurisdiction

February 29th, 2024


A federal court has ruled in favour of a challenge to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) rule classifying proxy voting research services as a “solicitation”.

The court …

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FRC

FRC launches stewardship code review

28th February, 2024


The UK’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has launched a review of the UK Stewardship Code 2020 to ensure it supports the growth of the UK’s competitiveness on the global stage.

The review

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Boycott bill passes through UK House of Lords

February 23rd, 2024


The UK House of Lords has passed a bill prohibiting public authorities from participating in boycotts, divestment and sanctions campaigns.

The Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) bill …

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PLSA

PLSA uses Minerva’s briefing as supporting evidence for their voting guidelines

February 21st, 2024


The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) used Minerva Analytics data as supporting evidence for its voting guidelines. 

The PLSA has released its Stewardship and Voting

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China Stock Exchange releases sustainability reporting requirements

February 20th, 2024


China’s major stock markets have announced sustainability reporting guidelines to be adhered to from 2026 and to include a double materiality approach.

China’s three major stock markets, the Shanghai Stock …

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Anti-ESG sentiment in US could spread to Europe

February 16th, 2024


Opposition to ESG investment in the US could reach Europe, Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) CEO Nicolai Tangen has warned.

Anti-ESG sentiment has been on the rise in the …

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net zero

NZAOA warns entire economic system is at risk

February 15th, 2024


The Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance (NZAOA) has warned that asset owners would only be able to meet their clients’ net zero aspirations through climate stewardship.

The United Nations-backed group …

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ICGN “concerned” for UK’s corporate governance standards

February 13th, 2024


The International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) said it is “concerned” over the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA’s) planned reforms to the UK’s listings regime.

In a statement, the network …

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Investors urge companies to account for climate-related risks

Focus on sustainability will help trustees meet fiduciary duties, says FMLC

February 8th, 2024


The Financial Markets Law Committee (FMLC) has published a review on pension fund trustees’ fiduciary duties in relation to sustainability amid widespread uncertainty in the industry.…

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