DoL, Department of Labor

DoL proposes fresh ESG regulation

The proposal is expected to reconfigure restrictions on climate-based investing incurred by pension fund investors


August 20, 2021

The US Department of Labor (DoL) has proposed changes to a controversial rule brought in last year …

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Wizz Air faces high dissent over remuneration


July 30, 2021

Wizz Air Holdings held its AGM on Tuesday and received high dissent on remuneration due to the proposed introduction of a Value Creation Plan. The VCP is a five-year plan …

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FCA

FCA lambasts ‘poor quality’ ESG product design

UK watchdog outlines guidance to improve sector credibility as asset managers rush to launch new products


July 23, 2021

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has hit out at “poor quality” product applications …

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Carbon emissions, net-zero

UK Pensions Regulator launches consultation on climate regulation


July 9, 2021

The UK’s pensions watchdog has launched an eight-week consultation to assist trustees in meeting stricter sustainability and governance measures.

Under the proposed rulings, the Pensions Regulator (TPR) will penalise …

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2021 UK Proxy Season – the most ESG-focused ever?


July 2, 2021

Minerva’s latest presentation covering the 2021 UK proxy voting season is available to watch now on our Bright Talk page!

CEO Sarah Wilson and Stewardship Director Fran Lopez …

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CFO Taskforce commits to SDG-aligned investing


June 18, 2021

This week at the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) Leaders Summit, the UNGC CFO Taskforce for the SDGs announced that a total of 58 companies are now signatories to their …

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Charities, Responsible, Sustainable, greenwashing

New commitments to biodiversity from government and business


June 11, 2021

Two global nature and biodiversity reporting initiatives have received backing from governments and leading corporations. 

The G7 – Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US – has backed the launch of the …

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PRI, Fiona Reynolds

Fiona Reynolds announces exit from the PRI


June 11, 2021

Fiona Reynolds, CEO of the United Nation’s Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), is to step down from the organisation at the end of the year.

She has led the PRI, …

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Trump

Biden orders reversal of Trump’s anti-ESG measures

The executive order calls for regulators to directly address climate change risks.


May 28, 2021

US President Joe Biden has issued an executive order calling for federal agencies and financial regulators to …

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CFA Institute

CFA Institute publishes draft ESG disclosure standards


May 28, 2021

CFA Institute has published draft voluntary standards for ESG disclosures for investment managers.

The draft standards are designed to be applied to any product on a case-by-case basis regardless of …

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