legal action

Anti-SLAPP action proposed by UK government


December 6th, 2022

Legislative reforms to tackle the increased use of strategic litigation against public participation (SLAPP) cases against journalists and watchdogs have been proposed by the UK government.

The new legislation will prevent …

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The EU Sustainable Finance Platform: Where are the owners? Stewardship Code IIGCC

EU Council directive strengthens cybersecurity measures 


November 30, 2022

New standardised ‘high level’ cybersecurity rules are being proposed for the EU by the European Council, which will bring more firms under this regulatory reach.  

Called NIS2, this new directive

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FCA Sustainability

FCA starts development of ESG rating providers’ code of conduct


November 24, 2022

A Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) taskforce has been formed to help regulate ESG data and ratings providers.

The working group will be co-chaired by M&G, Moody’s, London …

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DoL, Department of Labor

DOL final rule allows fiduciaries to consider ESG factors 


November 23, 2022

The US Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a final rule to replace controversial regulation regarding inclusion of ESG investments in pension plans. 

The Prudence and Loyalty …

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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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