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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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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climate map of the world

SEC chair sets wheels in motion for mandatory climate risk disclosures

World’s largest equity market steps closer to unlocking environmental company data


July 30, 2021

The chair of the US Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked staff to develop …

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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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Biodiversity Briefing

Minerva Briefing – Biodiversity & Stewardship


May 14, 2021

Today, investors are increasingly aware that all forms of capital, including natural capital, contribute to long-term sustainable growth. To mark Earth Day 2021, Minerva published a Briefing on Biodiversity and Stewardship …

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Trump

Democrats to use majority status to revoke Trump-era rulings

ESG regulation is once again at the heart of legislative tensions in the US Senate as Republicans and Democrats lock horns over the recently ESG Enforcement Task Force. Democrat legislators …

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Festival

A festival of consultations for the investment industry

UK government raises the bar on social issues, climate change and wrongdoing

The countdown to festivals finally reopening this summer after lockdown has begun, but investors and financial services professionals are in …

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SEC commissioner Allison Lee

SEC listens to investor ESG demands

US regulator commits to an “all agency” approach on ESG and climate

The environmental, social and governance (ESG) debate is quickly gaining momentum at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under President Biden’s administration.…

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Trump’s anti-ESG influence is quickly starting to unwind

Trump’s anti-ESG influence is quickly starting to unwind

ESG debate moves swiftly forward in the SEC under Biden’s administration

A wave of ESG-related changes in the US administration under Joe Biden’s leadership is unfolding this month, marking the beginning of

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SEC forms climate and ESG taskforce

SEC forms climate and ESG taskforce 

Headed by Kelly Gibson, team will analyse firms’ data submissions around ESG

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formed a new taskforce to focus on climate change and ESG-related misconduct.

The 22-strong team …

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