Votes, voting

SEC approves proxy voting rule changes


November 19, 2021

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved several amendments to proxy voting rules to address concerns about the impairment of advice quality.

The new rules follow the ‘Sunshine Act …

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UK launches ambitious net zero financial centre


12 November, 2021

The UK government has set a plan to become a leading global “net zero-aligned financial centre”, with aims to establish rules and financing for ambitious climate-related projects.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak …

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SEC moves to streamline ESG proxy voting


11 November, 2021

A ruling by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could make it easier for investors to express views on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues through proxy votes.

The …

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Sustainable securities lending: A letter to asset owners

The Global Principles for Sustainable Securities Lending (Global PSSL) Founder and CEO, Radek Stech, calls on asset owners to consider the impact of their securities lending practices and introduces what it means

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Board Gender Diversity in Europe

October 22, 2021

In the next article in Minerva’s Australia peak season preview series, we look at the issue of board diversity. 

The fourth edition of the Australian Stock Exchange’s Corporate Governance Principles strengthened its recommendations around board diversity. 

An …

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DWP, pensions, stewardship

The end of stewardship box-ticking?


October 22, 2021

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published a consultation covering UK pension schemes’ climate change reporting and stewardship duties.

In it, the DWP lays out rules and guidance for schemes …

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EBA publishes standards on voting disclosures


October 22, 2021

Firms to disclose influence over companies in which they hold voting rights

Investment firms will be expected to publish more data on their voting rights and influence over companies in which …

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LGPS, Pensions, Pension

Voting taskforce takes on pension scheme governance


October 8, 2021

The Taskforce on Pension Scheme Voting Implementation (TPSVI) has published new recommendations to give pension savers a voice in how their savings are being looked after and encourages asset managers …

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Oil & gas groups ‘must improve ESG standards’


September 10, 2021

Oil and gas companies need to show a clear and urgent focus on addressing environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns in order to continue to attract capital from investors, …

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Securities lenders publish sustainability standards


September 10, 2021

Global Principles for Sustainable Securities Lending (Global PSSL) has published its revised and updated standards for sustainable securities lending, alongside 17 opening signatories – including Minerva Analytics. 

Alongside Minerva, the opening signatories to the principles include BNP Paribas Securities Services, FIS Global, Nest …

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