rainforest surrounded by fog

Biodiversity pledge reaches over 100 signatories 


July 28, 2022

Biodiversity pledge secures over 100 signatories as it races to reverse nature loss by 2030 

The Finance for Biodiversity Pledge has reached 103 signatories, now representing in total over €14.7trn in …

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London, UK

UK underscores TCFD commitment


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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Roberta Metsola, President of the European Union

Global pressure intensifies to end ‘SLAPP’ lawsuits  


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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Active ownership and why it matters


June 24, 2022

Minerva’s very own Paul Hewitt has been featured in the latest episode of a new podcast by Global Systematic Investors (GSI). Take a listen to Paul as he discusses Active Ownership …

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ESG

SEC proposes new rules against greenwashing in ESG funds


June 10, 2022

The proposal sets out three types of ESG funds and what they are required to disclose.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced a proposal aiming …

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LGPS, Pensions, Pension

Minerva is delighted to have been reappointed to the latest edition of the National LGPS Framework for Stewardship Services. Minerva has been appointed across all four specialist lots and together with our partners at Engagement International, we will deliver fully …

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HSBC

May 6, 2022


The accusation comes after the regulator warns of a crackdown on misleading environmental ads. 

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has accused HSBC of misleading customers in its adverts on the company’s green initiatives, according to a …

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Shareholder activism

Activist investors pressure oil majors for emissions reductions


April 29, 2022

2022 proxy voting season to get underway after 2021 saw some successes for activist investors.

A record number of climate-related shareholder votes are expected to be filed with major …

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ESG, PRI

Consumer groups call for higher bar for ESG funds


March 11, 2022

A group of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have called for higher standards for sustainable investment funds under the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).

In a paper published in …

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FCA

FCA finalises UK listing rule changes


December 10, 2021

The UK will introduce new dual share class structures and raise the minimum market capitalisation threshold to £30 million under fresh amendments to the country’s listing rules.

The changes were announced

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