Regulation
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UK Taskforce on Pension Voting Implementation to Bolster Trustee Powers
December 2, 2020New body will address issues preventing asset managers from going against trustee voting positions.
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Momentum Builds for Global Sustainable Reporting, But Hurdles Remain
December 2, 2020Global regulatory leaders discuss barriers to further harmonisation of standards at the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board Symposium.
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EU Set to Formalise Magnitsky-style Sanctions Regime
November 30, 2020Provisionally agreed legislation will allow EU to target individuals who commit gross human rights violations irrespective of nationality.
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Investors urged to use data, regulation to pressure firms on plastic commitments
November 27, 2020Increased investor insight into plastic usage can accelerate progress toward circular economy.
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Increase in ESG Investment Appetite to Last Beyond Covid-19 Pandemic
November 27, 2020ESG-focused funds prove resilient; pandemic encourages private markets' adoption of sustainable strategies.
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Data-intensive Firms Tackle Supply Chain Emissions
November 27, 2020Vodafone, REXL highlight strategies to reduce Scope 2, 3 emissions at UNGC Network UK Climate Event.
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Investors Need to be “Gender Smart” When Allocating Capital
November 26, 2020Investing in gender equality will be gateway to tackling other areas of diversity.
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Green, Sustainability-linked Debt Receives Regulatory Support in Asia
November 26, 2020Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand facilitating growth of sustainable bond and loan markets.
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Securities Regulators to Ramp up Efforts on Sustainability Disclosures in 2021
November 26, 2020IOSCO Board approves additional priority themes for 2021 as well as further work to promote consistent sustainable finance disclosures.
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UK Pension Funds Need to Propel Progress Toward Net Zero
November 25, 2020Asset owners are increasing pressure on carbon-intensive corporates, but divestment should be last resort.
