Aussie investors push for energy market changes

A A$70 billion investment pipeline is required to meet future energy needs, says investor group


September 3, 2021

An Australian investor group has called for action to align Australia’s energy industry with the …

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UN steps up corporate human rights expectations

Treaty to underpin state-led negotiations in October 2021 


August 27, 2021

The names of some banks and investment funds have been included in an internationally recognised document compiled to help clamp down on …

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European banks factor ESG in remuneration packages

Ethics rather than profits may soon be the driving force behind a banker’s earnings 


August 27, 2021
 
The majority of Europe’s biggest financial institutions already have in place – or will have soon …

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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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Top investors to collaborate on human rights


August 12, 2021

Top international investment organisations are in talks to launch a new collaboration to promote human rights in the corporate world, according to Responsible Investor.

In a report published this …

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Board Gender Diversity in Europe

UK asset owners join forces for diversity push


August 13, 2021

Some of the UK’s largest pension investors have collaborated to establish a formal, repeatable diversity assessment and improvement process.

The Asset Owner Diversity Charter was announced at the end …

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Data, Sustainability risks internal audit

IOSCO considers rulebook for ESG data providers


July 30, 2021

Providers of data and ratings for environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors could come under an explicit international regulatory framework to ensure consistency, according to a new report from the …

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Australia, Parliament, JobKeeper

Australia confronts Jobkeeper profiteering amidst disclosure concerns


July 23, 2021

With Australian proxy season preparations now underway, the Australian federal authorities are looking to introduce a public register of companies that use the government’s JobKeeper programme. Debates around the …

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diversity

Boardroom diversity improves financial performance


July 23, 2021

Higher stock returns and more social justice come from boardroom diversity, Financial Reporting Council says

Businesses that encourage boardroom gender diversity achieve better financial results, new research has found.

The report from …

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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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