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UK Stewardship Code to Benefit from Fine-tuning

Chris Hall

A review of the UK Stewardship Code 2020 should prompt evolution rather than revolution, according to industry experts, who want to see refinement aimed at further improving outcomes. The post UK Stewardship Code to Benefit from Fine-tuning appeared first on ESG Investor.

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UK Aims to End Uncertainty on Fiduciary Duty

Chris Hall

Green Finance Strategy outlines the government’s plans to align the finance sector with its net zero commitments.  A commitment to review pension trustees’ fiduciary duties and stewardship activities in the UK’s updated Green Finance Strategy has been welcomed by industry experts.

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Voting Policies Offering Asset Owners Closer Scrutiny

Chris Hall

In terms of drivers of geographic distinctions, he cited the recently strengthened UK Stewardship Code as one reason why European firms generally outperformed their US counterparts on clarity of voting policy. Increasingly vocal.