August 25, 2022
US asset manager Federated Hermes has come under criticism for its apparent association with the State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF), a vocal anti-ESG group.
The SFOF is a Republican group, …
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26 August, 2022
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which regulates the UK’s financial services industry, has launched an advisory ESG committee open to external members.
The committee will work with the FCA board to address …
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August 19, 2022
The UK’s annual inflation hit 10.1% in July
Trustees are increasingly being tasked with reviewing benefits calculations for members, as double-digit CPI inflation erodes the value of savings.
Direct Benefit (DB) …
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July 28, 2022
Biodiversity pledge secures over 100 signatories as it races to reverse nature loss by 2030
The Finance for Biodiversity Pledge has reached 103 signatories, now representing in total over €14.7trn in …
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July 15, 2022
The SEC’s amendments to the Trump administration’s 2020 rules only partially address investor concerns over attacks on independence of proxy voting advice
The US Securities and Exchange Commission …
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July 14, 2022
TCFD alignment is set to be mandated as the pensions minister calls for sustainable stewardship
Proper stewardship has been recognised as vital by the UK pensions and financial inclusion minister in order to …
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July 8, 2022
The United Nations (UN) has brought together a panel of experts aimed at reducing greenwashing by companies in their net-zero commitments
Net-zero plans have come to saturate both business and political …
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July 2, 2022
After a series of delays, COP15 on Biodiversity has been further postponed this week.
After more than two years of delays, the UN’s Biodiversity Summit is back on the international agenda. Originally planned …
Read More20 May, 2022
The coalition has accused TotalEnergies of being “neglectful” of shareholder rights.
A shareholder coalition has stated it will vote against TotalEnergies’ executive pay and sustainability and climate progress report after the company …
Read MoreApril 15, 2022
Rio Tinto is under fire from investors following a lack of clarity about climate change risks, questionable audit committee performances, and reports of sexual harassment and bullying.
Investors …
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