The UK’s charities regulator has scrapped words such as “ethical” and “responsible” from its investment guidelines in a major overhaul designed to modernise its advice for non-profits.
The Charity Commission has proposed “retiring” certain phrases that charities have said are …
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April 20, 2023
The European Commission (EC) has amended guidance to clarify how to interpret the Sustainable Financial Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).
In response to questions posed by the European Supervisory Authorities, the updated guidance confirmed …
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April 18, 2023
Amazon shareholder proposals have hit a record number for the second consecutive year as ESG investors demand greater transparency.
The e-commerce giant’s proxy statement revealed shareholders have submitted 18 proposals for …
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April 14, 2023
Japan’s three largest banks are facing pressure from shareholder groups over climate change policies that the groups claim “lack credibility”.
A trio of organisations representing investors and environmental …
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April 13, 2023
Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) requires further guidance, according to results from pilot testing of the beta framework.
The UNEP FI-led pilot found that the current version of the …
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April 13, 2023
A coalition of more than 300 investors and companies has urged US policymakers to protect their freedom to invest responsibly.
The ‘Freedom to Invest’ coalition produced a statement arguing …
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April 12, 2023
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has postponed the introduction of rules aimed at eradicating greenwashing across the UK’s asset management sector.
The UK regulator has delayed the implementation date for sustainability disclosure …
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April 6, 2023
The Association for Women’s Rights in Development (AWID) has criticised gender impact investment (GII) strategies for failing to achieve the systemic change it promises.
The ‘Gender Impact Investing & The …
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April 4, 2023
Santos Ltd will hold its 2023 AGM on 6 April and has faced shareholder criticism over its climate ambitions and executive remuneration.
At Santos Ltd’s AGM in 2022 the oil …
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Texas has moved to ban state entities from doing business with HSBC after the financial services giant introduced a new policy to transition away from financing fossil fuels.
The US state has added HSBC to a list of banned companies …
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