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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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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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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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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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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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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January 31, 2023
The UK regulator’s proposals to suppress greenwashing set a “higher bar” than the EU’s rules, according to the UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF).
Representing firms overseeing £19trn of assets, …
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December 22, 2022
The UK government will not make any secondary legislation under the Taxonomy Regulations, with policymakers set to revoke their legal obligation to seal the climate segment of the upcoming rules …
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In its 2016 AGM results announcement, Sky plc suggested that shareholders voted against James Murdoch because of proxy analysts rather than facts surrounding Murdoch’s appointment.
As a UK incorporated Plc, Sky’s governance …
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