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Take Five: The Waiting is Almost Over

Chris Hall

Clearing’s present danger – Financial market infrastructures are waking up to climate risks, even as some central banks are scaling back their work in this area. Another long-awaited announcement came from the UK’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC), which confirmed the start of its Stewardship Code 2020 review.

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New Climate Rules and Guidance for UK Pensions

Chris Hall

Last November, the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) consulted on proposed changes to the regulatory charge cap for defined contribution pension schemes to enable investment in a broader range of asset classes. degrees Celsius.

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This Week’s People Moves: Simpson Steps Down as CDP CEO

Chris Hall

Sturgeon joins from consultancy firm Mott MacDonald, where she worked as the Regenerative Design and Climate Change Practice Lead for the APAC region. It is a Tier 1 signatory to the UK’s Stewardship Code, a signatory of the Climate Action 100+ and a member of the LAPFF. billion of assets, as of 31 March 2021.

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Stewardship Nears Breaking Point

Chris Hall

A recent Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) discussion paper asked for feedback on possible regulatory change needed to support collaborative engagement and systemic stewardship, while the Financial Reporting Council is due to lead a review of its Stewardship Code. Also speaking at the Stewardship Summit, Mark Manning , Strategic Policy Advisor on (..)

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Keeping Up with the Neighbours 

Chris Hall

New Zealand’s Minister for Climate Change James Shaw tells ESG Investor that Australia and New Zealand have a uniquely close relationship. “2023 is the 40 th anniversary of Closer Economic Relations,” Shaw says. “2023 is the 40 th anniversary of Closer Economic Relations,” Shaw says. “By By working together we can achieve more.