San Francisco votes to rein in CEO pay
San Francisco citizens have voted overwhelmingly for a new tax on highly paid CEOs.
By a margin of 65-35, they voted to approve a ballot measure to increase taxes on corporations with …
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Guidance on China engagement issued to UK tech
The UK government has published new guidance to help businesses negotiate the ethical, legal and commercial questions they may encounter in China or when working with Chinese companies.
The guidance sets out …
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FCA confirms plans for TCFD rules from January
London-listed companies need to start their net-zero journey
All companies with a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) will be required to make climate-related disclosures from January, the Financial Conduct …
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UK government urges private finance firms to make net zero pledge
Finance is a central theme in the race to net zero
The UK government is calling on privately owned financial institutions to commit to a net-zero carbon future.
Speaking …
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Audit watchdog: UK companies must report climate disclosures
FRC to push companies to speed up on the race to net zero
Companies are being urged to improve their reporting on climate change to meet the increased expectations of investors.
On …
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China and Russia join push on climate change action
International momentum is building around the race to net zero
The impact of climate change seems to be resonating with the leaders of Russia and China who have committed to significant …
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Senate working group targets corporate governance reform
Four Democrat US senators have formed a working group with the aim of shifting corporate America away from shareholder capitalism.
Elizabeth Warren (Massachusetts), Tom Carper (Delaware), Tammy Baldwin (Wisconsin) and Mark Warner (Virginia) …
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The UK government has issued a new set of sustainable finance standards for investment managers.
The new voluntary UK standard, PAS 7341:2020, sets out the requirements to establish, implement and manage the process of integrating responsible and sustainable considerations …
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Speed needed on financial impact of climate change disclosure
Asset owners and their managers need to encourage more companies to disclose the financial impact of climate change on their businesses using an internationally recognised code, according to a new report.…
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