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UK government to introduce law regulating ESG rating agencies

August 9th, 2024


The UK’s chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves has announced the government will propose a new bill introducing regulations for ESG rating agencies.

On a visit to Toronto, …

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Just transition will need to harness finance services

March 5th, 2024


The just transition will need to rely on the finance sector to ensure the global transition to a resilient, net-zero and nature-positive economy is done in a socially inclusive …

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SFO charges four individuals over Patisserie Valerie scandal 

September 14th, 2023


The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has brought fraud charges against four individuals who oversaw the collapse of high street baker chain Patisserie Valerie.

Christopher Marsh, a former director …

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UK unveils new sustainability disclosure standards

August 11th, 2023


A new set of UK standards based on the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards are to be rolled out that will enable companies to flag any sustainability-related risks and opportunities that they …

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UK proposes anti-boycott bill

June 22, 2023


The UK government’s proposed legislation aimed at preventing local councils from imposing boycotts on Israeli goods is an attack on freedom of expression, according to civil society groups.  

The Economic Activity of Public …

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FCA delays introduction of SDR 

April 12, 2023


The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has postponed the introduction of rules aimed at eradicating greenwashing across the UK’s asset management sector.  

The UK regulator has delayed the implementation date for sustainability disclosure …

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TPR urges chairs to improve board diversity 

March 30, 2023


The Latest guidance by the UK pensions watchdog has urged chairs to play a key role in making boards more diverse and inclusive. 

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has published guidance

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UK SMEs left behind in green reforms

February 24, 2023


Nine out of 10 UK SMEs fail to understand how the government’s 2050 net zero targets will affect their business, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). 

The survey …

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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

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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 …

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