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SEC adopts final rules on climate disclosures with no Scope 3 requirement

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finalised its climate disclosure rules after more than a year wrestling over the requirements.

Oklahoma advances amendments to controversial anti-ESG law

The Oklahoma legislature has advanced two bills to amend its anti-ESG law, which introduces regulations for state pension systems considering ESG factors in investment decisions.

Just transition will need to harness finance services

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 and fair way, a new report has found.

Proxy voting services will not fall under SEC jurisdiction

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 ruled in favour of the Institutional Shareholder Services’ (ISS’s) challenge to the rule, which placed […]

FRC launches stewardship code review

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 will focus on the extent to which the code supports the creation of long-term value […]

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Boycott bill passes through UK House of Lords

The UK House of Lords has passed a bill to prohibit public authorities participating in boycott, divestment and sanctions campaigns.

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

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

China Stock Exchange releases sustainability reporting requirements

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

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Anti-ESG sentiment in US could spread to Europe

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

NZAOA warns entire economic system is at risk

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.