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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July 08, 2022
Gas and nuclear supported as green activities by EU MEPs
The European Parliament has rejected a motion to oppose the inclusion of gas and nuclear energy generation as an environmentally …
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June 30, 2022
The European securities markets watchdog has identified a lack of transparency around methodologies of ESG ratings and providers, as well as insufficient granularity of data.
The European Securities and Markets Authority …
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June 30, 2022
Report flags major failures in UK climate delivery programmes
The independent Climate Change Committee (CCC) has published a new Progress Report, which has flagged “major failures” in delivery …
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June 30, 2022
Includes TNFD’s approach to metrics, specific sector guidance, and additional guidance to support pilot testing.
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) has released the second beta version of …
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