Global standard-setters unite on sustainability reporting

ISSB Prepares for Final SASB Updates with New Proposals

02 April 2026


The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) released its final set of proposed updates to the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) industry standards on 26 March.

The updates cover …

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DoL, Department of Labor

From Prudence and Loyalty to Maximum Discretion: How US Fiduciary Duty Just Changed Shape

02 April 2026


On 31 March 2026, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) published a proposed rule that quietly but decisively rewrites the language of …

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US SEC Shareholder Proposal

Your Vote, Their Permission: Why Shareholder Proposal Rights in the US Are Under Existential Threat

20 March 2026


By Sarah Wilson

The Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR) and As You Sow have filed a lawsuit against the US Securities …

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Labour Rights Yves Rocher French

Workers’ Rights Ruling: First French Firm Falls Foul of Labour Rights Rules

19 March 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

A Paris court has delivered the first ever Duty of Vigilance ruling against a French company, finding Yves Rocher liable for labour …

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US SEC Forced Shareholder Arbitration Clauses Atkins Proposals IPOs

Enticing IPOs: SEC Chair Atkins Targets “Regulatory Creep”, Eyes Shareholder Meeting Reforms

18 February 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

US SEC Chair Paul Atkins has launched a campaign to roll back what he calls “regulatory creep,” outlining a plan to “make …

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European Climate Law

Confronting Climate: European Law Amendment Marks “Decisive Moment”

17 February 2026


Guest article written by Marta Olavarría, CORPORANCE Asesores de Voto

The recent amendment of the European Climate Law marks a decisive moment in the European Union’s climate strategy.

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Trump Proxy Advisors Executive Order White House DEI Anti-DEI

Anti-DEI Augmented: Appeal to Overturn Trump Executive Order Rejected

10 February 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

A challenge to US President Donald Trump’s high-profile executive orders against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programmes has been rejected by an appeals court.

The …

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UK private pensions sector statutory guidance awaited Audit and Corporate Governance Reform Bill

Regulation Regression: UK Axes Audit and Corporate Governance Reform Bill

22 January 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

The UK government has ditched its long-awaited Audit and Corporate Governance Reform Bill in a controversial decision which has courted condemnation from corporate governance …

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UK SRS Sustainability ESG Ratings Regulation

ESG Ratings Opportunity: UK Regulation Could Forge £500m in Net Benefits

3 December 2025


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued proposals for consultation seeking to make environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings “transparent, reliable and comparable” …

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Defence EU European Defence Industry Programme EDIP

Defence Developments: EU Establishes New Defence Industry Programme

28 November 2025


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

The European Parliament has adopted the long-mooted European defence industry programme (EDIP) regulation which looks to strengthen the EU defence industry, accelerate defence manufacturing and augment …

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