FCA

FCA finalises rules on board diversity for listed companies


April 22, 2022

Firms to disclose evidence of meeting diversity targets or explain the failure to comply.

UK regulator the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has finalised rules that will mandate regulated, …

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Netherlands

Netherlands to overhaul corporate governance code


8 April, 2022

The Netherlands is currently consulting on changes to its corporate governance code, including plans to better integrate ESG factors.

The country’s Corporate Governance Code Monitoring Committee is seeking input on updates …

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Russian investment

Pension funds exiting Russian investments


March 11, 2022

Pension funds and asset owners around the world are taking steps to reduce or divest their holdings in Russian securities.

In the US, the Washington State Investment Board, Missouri’s Public School and …

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SMEs

Governance body flags issues with EC SME listing rules


February 25, 2022

The International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) has raised concerns about the European Commission’s (EC) plan to improve access to financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

The commission …

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european court of auditors, luxembourg

Auditors criticise EU and ESMA over funds market regulation


February 25, 2022

EU-based investors are still at risk of incurring “undue costs” or “biased advice” despite the development of the single market for investment funds, according to a new report

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Canada, Parliament

Canada delays sustainability standards board


January 21, 2022

Canada’s consultation on its new sustainability standards board has extended its deadline until March, 2022. Last November Canada became the latest country to pursue its own sustainability reporting standards after it announced …

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Australia, Parliament, JobKeeper

Australia pushes ahead with proxy reforms


January 7, 2022

The Australian government has introduced a new regulation to reform proxy voting advice services.

The reforms extend the country’s financial services licensing regime to cover a broader range of proxy adviser …

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nuclear, power plant

EU taxonomy plan for nuclear sparks controversy


January 07, 2022

The European Commission is in talks to classify nuclear energy and gas as green investments in its new sustainable taxonomy.

The decision has caused consternation among member states, particularly in …

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Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau

Canadian PM calls on ministers to push for climate disclosures


December 24, 2021

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has written to his finance and environment cabinet ministers urging them to push for mandatory climate-related financial disclosures.

The PM outlined a …

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climate risks

FCA unveils final rules on TCFD requirements


December 24, 2021

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a set of final rules requiring investment managers, pension funds, life insurers and publicly listed companies to provide disclosures aligned to the Taskforce …

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