Racial justice audits set to rise in 2023
March 17, 2023
With 2022 being another record year for shareholder proposals on racial justice audits, 2023 looks set to continue the trend.
Analysts agree that the human and economic cost of …
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Kansas anti-ESG bill could reduce pension returns by $3.6bn
March 15, 2023
Kansas’ proposed legislation to prevent ESG considerations by public contractors could lower state pension system returns by $3.6bn over the next decade.
The Protection of Pensions and Businesses …
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UK social taskforce members revealed
9 March 2023
Membership of the UK’s new social taskforce has been revealed, with Minerva Analytics part of this founding group.
Fifteen senior industry figures from across the pensions and engagement spaces have been named …
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Do more on diversity, SEC urged by ex-chairs
7 March 2023
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could be doing more in its work to improve diversity within the US financial services industry, several of its former chairwomen have agreed.…
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UK watchdog consults on sustainability governance frameworks
February 17, 2023
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a discussion paper on the role of sustainability-related governance frameworks in finance.
As part of its commitment to creating a policy approach …
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Shell board sued over “fundamentally flawed” climate transition strategy
February 16, 2023
British oil giant Shell’s board of directors are being personally sued over an alleged failure to manage climate risks facing the company.
The civil action has been brought …
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SEC open to easing controversial climate disclosure proposal
February 15, 2023
Enhanced climate disclosure rules in the US could be subject to change after SEC chairman Gary Gensler admitted “adjustments” could be made.
The ‘Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related …
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ES issues gaining more support from female fund managers
February 10, 2023
Female fund managers support environmental and social (ES) proposals more than governance proposals, according to the European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI).
‘The Voting Behaviour of Women-Led Mutual …
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Republicans challenge DOL’s ESG rule
February 8, 2023
In the latest anti-ESG action taken in the US, Republicans in the Senate and House have filed joint bills to nullify the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) new ESG rule for retirement plans. …
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FRC plans common framework for 2023
February 2, 2023
The UK’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has committed to developing a common framework for ESG reporting in the country over the coming year.
The ‘FRC ESG Statement of Intent: What’s …
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