What about the “S” in ESG? – Still room for improvement on diversity
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 …
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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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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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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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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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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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FCA sets timeline for TCFD alignment
14 May, 2021
New rules forcing asset managers and other financial services providers to disclose climate change risks will come into force later this year, the UK regulator has said.
Under proposals set out …
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Australian investors hit out at planned proxy rules
14 May, 2021
A proposed Australian government clampdown on proxy advice provision risks limiting the ability of investors to raise issues with corporate boards, investor groups have warned.
The rule changes, put …
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Sustainable Investment Standards: harmonisation or proliferation?
7 May, 2021
Businesses and investors in Germany are facing a fresh wave of environmental regulation after the government unveiled a new sustainable investment strategy just weeks after the EU announced its own far-reaching …
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DOL drops Trump ESG plans for new rulings
7 May, 2021
The US Department of Labor is set to formally abandon Trump-era plans to introduce anti-ESG legislation, and will engage with stakeholders to introduce new rules.
Ali Khawar, acting assistant secretary for the Employee Benefits Security …
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