Investors looking for consistent sustainability reporting
Investors are calling for an overhaul of sustainability reporting standards following concerns that current guidelines prevent accurate and informed investment decisions.
A major survey by consultancy McKinsey & Co, published this week, revealed …
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SEC outlines planned risk disclosure changes
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is proposing to change its regulations on business, legal proceedings, and risk factor disclosures.
The SEC says that the amendments are intended to improve disclosures for investors and …
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CEO remuneration packages actively discourage innovation in UK’s top companies, new Nesta analysis finds
The way most big businesses reward their Chief Executives and other senior staff is inhibiting innovation and research …
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The UK’s pension watchdog, The Pensions Regulator, has uncovered a disturbing lack of readiness for the DWP’s upcoming ESG regulations. In a survey of the 100 largest schemes, 80% were …
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The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has become the latest securities regulator to step forward with guidance for quoted companies on climate change risk disclosures.
CSA Staff Notice 51-358 Reporting of Climate Change-related Risks is intended …
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New anti-corruption guidance available from ICGN
This revised and updated version of the original ICGN Anti-Corruption Guidance, published in 2009, clearly delineates between bribery and corruption.
The International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) has invited responses from members to revisions …
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Fed claims climate risks are outside of current scope
The warnings have been coming thick and fast. From the world’s central banks, to leading academics and regulators – many believe the global financial system faces a serious and potentially catastrophic …
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Prosecutors allege Exxon pressured witnesses in climate case
US prosecutors have accused Exxon Mobil of harassing investors and intermediaries in the lead up to a forthcoming court battle over whether the energy giant deliberately misled people on the cost of …
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Climate Change, Shareholder Voting and ESG-factor awareness are clearly(!) topics close to our heart. With the recent DWP changes to Occupational Pension Scheme legislation in the UK, and the introduction Europe-wide of the Shareholders Rights Directive II, there’s …
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The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) dealt out a record £43m in fines during the past year for misconduct and breaches, as the regulator accelerated cases to conclusion.
The …
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