Membership of the UK’s new social taskforce has been revealed, with Minerva Analytics part of this founding group
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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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House passes resolution to repeal DOL ESG rule March 2, 2023 House lawmakers have approved a resolution to overturn the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) new ESG rule for retirement plans, after 25 Republican states filed a suit to invalidate the rule. On February 28, the US House of Representatives rejected the DOL’s Prudence and Loyalty […]
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Following the ISSB’s decision, all entities will be required to file reports under the two standards from early 2025.
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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 Disclosures for Investors’ rules were proposed last year and have invited negative feedback. The proposals will […]
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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 Next’ revealed the independent regulator will establish standardised requirements for developing and reporting climate transition plans […]
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UK House of Lords debates transparency improvements for FS bill January 31, 2023 The UK’s House of Lords has debated proposed amendments to the Financial Services and Markets Bill to improve voting transparency. On January 30, the Lords considered revisions to voting reporting, which were recommended by Baroness Sheehan and Baroness Hayman. Earlier this month, […]
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European trade groups propose amendments to CS3D January 24, 2023 Several major European trade bodies have joined forces to urge the European Parliament and Council to amend the due diligence framework. Twenty-seven European trade organisations have proposed recommendations to enhance the benefits of the corporate sustainability due diligence proposal (CS3D). CS3D aims to promote sustainable […]
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SEC preparing 50+ ESG regs for 2023 10 January 2023 The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is aiming to release 52 regulations targeting ESG investing. Over the next ten months, the SEC is expected to release 27 regulations currently in the proposal stage and 26 in the final rule-making stage. The proposed regulations aim to […]
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ISSB disclosure rule update expected in 2023 January 6, 2022 The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) is to propose two new rules covering companies’ disclosures of climate-related risks and expands its focus to include corporate biodiversity reporting. The pairing will help set a baseline for disclosures by more broadly incorporating nature, the ISSB said. The […]
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