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SEC chair instigates proxy rule change reversal


June 4, 2021

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has begun the process of reversing rule changes brought in under the Trump administration.

Enforcement actions relating to amendments to the proxy voting advice …

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remuneration, pay gap

What about the “S” in ESG? – Transparency still lacking on remuneration


May 28, 2021

Transparency in reporting on social issues is a powerful way for businesses to build trust, create accountability, show leadership, and move the dial on seemingly …

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Biden orders reversal of Trump’s anti-ESG measures

The executive order calls for regulators to directly address climate change risks.


May 28, 2021

US President Joe Biden has issued an executive order calling for federal agencies and financial regulators to …

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CFA Institute

CFA Institute publishes draft ESG disclosure standards


May 28, 2021

CFA Institute has published draft voluntary standards for ESG disclosures for investment managers.

The draft standards are designed to be applied to any product on a case-by-case basis regardless of …

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ExxonMobil

Exxon AGM & Shell ruling major victories for climate activists


May 28, 2021

ExxonMobil and Royal Dutch Shell face significant change after victories for climate activists this week.

Activist hedge fund Engine No 1 gained shareholder backing to install two …

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COVID19 Business Continuity

What about the “S” in ESG? – COVID-19 raises need for greater transparency


May 21, 2021

Transparency in reporting on social issues is a powerful way for businesses to build trust, create accountability, show leadership, and move the dial on …

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Offshore Accounts, Taxes

International investors push for tax transparency law


May 21, 2021

Investors managing $2.9 trillion worth of assets have written to US congressional leaders calling on them to back a new law to improve tax transparency.

The 66 institutional investors are …

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SEC creates new senior climate change role

Ceres calls for SEC to get tough on green disclosures


May 21, 2021

Not-for-profit sustainability advocacy organization Ceres is urging companies and investors to get behind its campaign for more disclosure on carbon footprints.

The Boston-based group is calling on …

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Pandemic drives ESG uptake in corporate Japan


May 21, 2021

Japan’s listed companies are increasing their focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a survey by the country’s Government Pension

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Queen’s Speech points to growth for green investment


14 May, 2021

The UK government has formally committed to investment in green business and to setting binding environmental targets.

In the Queen’s Speech, an annual address to mark the opening …

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