Andrew Burghart, Minister for Pensions and Growth

Burghart confirmed as Minister for Pensions and Growth


October 15, 2022

Prime Minister Liz Truss has confirmed Alex Burghart’s appointment as Minister for Pensions and Growth.

The Conservative MP for Brentwood & Ongar has unofficially held the newly-created role …

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Money, Sustainable, Remuneration

Tougher CEO pay hits needed to tackle climate change, says report


October 15, 2022

Corporate giants need to have tougher pay penalties for their CEOs to meet greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions targets, according to a new report.

Environment and social …

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ESG, PRI

PRI proposes framework for ESG investment


October 14, 2022

The tension between increasing positive sustainability investment impact while staying within the laws of different jurisdictions has been explored in a report by the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).

The study …

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DWP launches pension scheme voting task force

Opperman leaves pensions ministry


September 30, 2022

Pensions Minister, Guy Opperman, has continued his turbulent summer of resignation, reinstatement, and removal from the position. After supporting former Chancellor Rishi Sunak during the leadership race with the newly appointed prime minister …

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net zero

GFANZ unveils framework for transitioning companies


30 September 2022

The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) has released a new report on transition plan disclosure for real-economy companies, making a case for clarity surrounding “critical components” needed to disclose …

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Drawing of runaway cashflow; Pensions; Pension schemes

UK schemes told to review cash flow position


30 September 2022

UK pension schemes have been urged to assess their cash flow position after a spike in gilt yields triggered worries about a scramble for cash.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) …

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Biodiversity; Field of flowers

Ministers urged for biodiversity regulation


September 30, 2022

The CEOs of three financial institutions have written to global finance ministers with a plea for support for biodiversity and nature-related risk regulatory frameworks.

The letter to the Finance Ministers Coalition for …

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data

$10.6trn alliance pushes companies on data transparency


September 23, 2022

The NZAOA is pushing for real-world companies across 12 sectors to begin disclosing data.

Companies and data providers are being urged to become more transparent by the UN-convened Net-Zero Asset …

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NGOs press government for further action on slavery

Forced labour goods reg proposed by EU


EU will keep a publicly-available database of forced labour risks in specific geographies.

A ban on the import, export and sale of goods made with forced labour has been proposed in the European …

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Australia, Banks, CBD

Australia’s ESG movement builds momentum 


September 15, 2022

Australia’s new-found commitment to ESG investment is gathering momentum, with both the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and Climate Action 100+ updating their guidance for the nation. 

Traditionally regarded as an ESG …

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