FCA lambasts ‘poor quality’ ESG product design

UK watchdog outlines guidance to improve sector credibility as asset managers rush to launch new products


July 23, 2021

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has hit out at “poor quality” product applications …

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Carbon emissions, net-zero

UK Pensions Regulator launches consultation on climate regulation


July 9, 2021

The UK’s pensions watchdog has launched an eight-week consultation to assist trustees in meeting stricter sustainability and governance measures.

Under the proposed rulings, the Pensions Regulator (TPR) will penalise …

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ESG, Sustainability

ESG reporting can overcome businesses’ sustainability shortcomings


June 4, 2021

There is no doubt that the proliferation of ESG investing has coincided with the raised profile of social and environmental sustainability, exacerbated or highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The sustainability …

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Biodiversity Briefing

Minerva Briefing – Biodiversity & Stewardship


May 14, 2021

Today, investors are increasingly aware that all forms of capital, including natural capital, contribute to long-term sustainable growth. To mark Earth Day 2021, Minerva published a Briefing on Biodiversity and Stewardship …

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sustainability disclosure, climate standards

MEPs pave the way for higher environmental standards

New EU law on due diligence will also cover human rights issues

MEPs are urging companies and investors to focus on sustainability by paving the way for a new EU law that

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Carbon emissions, net-zero

SEC reviewing decade-old climate disclosure rules

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing its climate-related disclosure rules for companies, which have not been updated since 2010.

In a statement, …

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Royal Assent locks in ESG duties for pension funds

Royal Assent locks in ESG duties for pension funds

The act furthers the government’s green agenda by supporting progress towards net zero

The Pension Schemes Bill has received Royal Assent, creating new laws covering areas including defined benefit scheme protections,

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Purpose can help companies improve stakeholder confidence

Purpose can help companies improve stakeholder confidence

Experts discussed the importance of purpose at The Investor Forum’s 2021 annual webinar

Companies that focus on purpose have a more comprehensive understanding of value creation and sustainability, which can increase stakeholder confidence

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SEC creates new senior climate change role

SEC creates new senior climate change role

Regulator likely to pursue policies to incorporate climate risk as part of corporate disclosures

President Joe Biden’s pledge that his inauguration would mark a sea change for climate policy is already in action

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Minerva launches pooled fund split voting service: ‘VotePlus’

AMX and DWS adopt Minerva’s split voting technology ‘VotePlus’ in upcoming launch

New solution rapidly accelerates sustainable stewardship

Minerva Analytics, Europe’s leading independent proxy voting agency, has embedded its VoteTech in a new, ground-breaking solution designed to help investors better

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