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New Climate Rules and Guidance for UK Pensions

Chris Hall

This followed the final report of the Productive Finance Working Group, formed by HM Treasury, the Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority to encourage more investment in long-term less-liquid assets, widely seen as offering a wider range options for investors looking to support the low-carbon transition.

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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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Take Five: US AGs Cast a Long Shadow

Chris Hall

A letter to insurers from US state attorneys-general could have broad implications for the finance sector’s coordinated efforts to support net zero goals. None explained their actions (unlike Munich Re , which left in March); all committed to pursuing net zero goals individually. End of the line? –