August 25, 2022
The EU’s top financial services regulator, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), has endorsed the introduction of an ESG benchmark applicable beyond the bloc.
In a public response to the …
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August 11, 2022
Move follows ISSB sustainability disclosure standards consultation
The European Central Bank (ECB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have called for a global standard setter to align climate …
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August 11, 2022
Several reporting gaps were revealed in a recent review by the UK’s FCA and FRC
The most common reporting gaps for climate-related disclosures are in quantitative elements of the Task Force …
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July 29, 2022
The UK’s DWP aims to create clearer funding standards while supporting trustees and employers in planning their scheme funding over the long term
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) …
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July 21, 2022
UK government taskforce to support the pensions industry around the social factors under ESG
The UK has created a new minister-led taskforce to support the integration of social factors from ESG …
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July 22, 2022
The Code of Conduct for ESG Evaluations and Data Providers highlights the current status of evaluations and data provision issues.
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has requested public comments on …
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Investors call for a gender perspective in new EU directive
July 15, 2022
Capturing a gender perspective in the directive would make a significant contribution to protecting women’s rights and advancing gender equality, according to BCAM
Boston Common Asset …
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July 15, 2022
The SEC’s amendments to the Trump administration’s 2020 rules only partially address investor concerns over attacks on independence of proxy voting advice
The US Securities and Exchange Commission …
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July 14, 2022
TCFD alignment is set to be mandated as the pensions minister calls for sustainable stewardship
Proper stewardship has been recognised as vital by the UK pensions and financial inclusion minister in order to …
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July 08, 2022
Legislators seek to combat SLAPP techniques
Legislatures around the world are becoming increasingly aware of Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP) techniques being used by individuals and companies, and …
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