ESMA pulls back from ESG legislation for rating agency methodology

Europe’s biggest regulators launch greenwashing study 


November 22, 2022

A major greenwashing study has been launched by three of Europe’s most powerful financial regulatory bodies. 

The study is currently built around a call for evidence aimed at gathering information …

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USCC. US Chamber of Commerce website

Lobbying giant calls for SEC disclosure on proxy rules error


November 11, 2022

America’s biggest business lobbying group is calling for answers on how a computer glitch affected a public consultation on rules regulating how proxy firms advise investors on …

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SEC forms climate and ESG taskforce

SEC enforces say on pay rules for proxy voting records


November 3, 2022

Wall Street’s top regulator, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has confirmed new rules relating to how investment funds report their proxy votes.

In a move aimed …

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Tax Haven

Australia launches new strategy to tackle tax havens


October 28, 2022

Australia’s government has announced new transparency rules in a bid to crack down on companies shifting their profits to tax havens.

It will force multinational corporations to publicly disclose …

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LGPS, Pensions, Pension

Burghart says new online platform will transform pensions industry for savers


October 21, 2022

Minister for pensions and growth Alex Burghart predicts the government’s proposed online pensions dashboard will be a game-changer for savers.

The Department for Work and Pensions

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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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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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