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Moderna faces shareholder backlash on remuneration

May 5, 2023


Moderna, the Cambridge-based biotech firm, has found itself in hot water for executive pay in the lead-up to its annual general meeting.

The controversy centres on the $393m netted by CEO …

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Edelman: ESG key to rebuilding investor trust post Covid-19

Pfizer issues $1bn sustainability bond

Proceeds are earmarked for the manufacturing and distribution of vaccines 


August 27, 2021

Pfizer has increased its presence in the growing sustainable debt market by issuing a $1 billion sustainability bond which will support the …

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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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Covid-19 triggers fall in Japanese sustainable assets


July19, 2021

The use of ESG integration strategies have increased by 15.4% year on year in Japan, despite a decrease in the country’s sustainable investment balance, a Japan Sustainable Investment Forum (SIF) White

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What about the “S” in ESG? – COVID-19 raises need for greater transparency


May 21, 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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Regulators warn Covid-19 could delay UK company reporting

Impact of lockdowns could hold up verification of financial accounts

Regulators are warning that reporting of annual results for listed companies could be delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) …

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Investor Forum embraces ‘stakeholder capitalism’

An investment industry initiative set up to help escalate material issues with UK-listed companies has reported its strongest year to date for collective engagement activity.

The Investor Forum said 2020 had proved to be a watershed year for the development …

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UK govt extends AGM leeway to end of 2020

UK govt extends AGM leeway to end of 2020

The UK government has extended flexibility over AGM rules, meaning companies will be able to hold such meetings in Covid-safe fashion until the end of the year.

This temporary adjustment to …

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UK-listed companies offered Covid-19 issuance lifeline

UK-listed companies offered Covid-19 issuance lifeline

UK-listed companies hit by Covid-19 are being given an additional lifeline as the Pre-Emption Group (PEG) extends the easing of its issuance guidelines, allowing more share capital to be raised from shareholders.

The …

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COVID-19 brings social investment to the fore

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed a renewed emphasis on the ‘social’ aspect of environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.

Companies that place a high priority on the wellbeing of staff are likely to be those that succeed in the …

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