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Goldman Sachs secures SEC green light for retail voting programme

Goldman Sachs secures SEC green light for retail voting programme

30 September 2026

Goldman Sachs’ SEC approval suggests standing retail voting instructions are shifting from corporate experiment to a new source of influence over US shareholder votes.
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Exxon sues shareholders over ESG proposal

26 January 2024

Shareholder voting rights could be under threat in the US as oil company ExxonMobil filed to sue investors over an ESG vote at its AGM.
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US Republicans file lawsuit over ERISA ESG rule

26 January 2024

A group of 26 US Republican attorneys general filed an appeal in their legal challenge to a rule over pension funds’ ability to consider ESG factors when selecting investments.
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FRC revises corporate governance code

26 January 2024

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IIGCC publishes net zero voting guidance

19 January 2024

The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) has published guidance to support investors in developing their own net zero policies and practices.
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Updates introduced for various international regulatory reforms on stewardship

19 January 2024

The UK, Japan, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) and International Internal Audit Standards Board (IIASB) have all published updates on stewardship regulatory reforms.
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CalSTRS revises corporate governance principles

19 January 2024

The California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS) has adapted its corporate governance principles to include company’s workforce as an issue for engagement.
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WWF call for urgent government action on biodiversity

12 January 2024

The Worldwide Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) have warned that without major changes by the UK government the food system in England will continue to fail people.
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SFDR criticised over fund labelling and mandatory disclosures

12 January 2024

Assets managers have called for a new approach to fund labelling and mandatory disclosures in the European Commission’s Sustainable Financial Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).
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EU says circular economy is “vital” to meeting climate goals

12 January 2024

The European Commission has renewed its commitment to a circular economy and reducing reliance on fresh resources, describing it as a “no brainer”.
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Asset managers failing to utilise shareholder engagement with fossil fuels

5 January 2024

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FCA issues guidance on shareholder cooperation for ESG stewardship

3 January 2024

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EU diverges from UK on stewardship disclosures

3 January 2024

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CAQ calls for audit committees to improve disclosure on audit fees

22 December 2023

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DQ Entertainment fine highlights importance of governance breaches

21 December 2023

Three directors of DQ Entertainment have been fined in a landmark ruling for fraudulent and reckless trading and other breaches.
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Japan introduces reforms to boost asset management sector

21 December 2023

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Former BP boss to lose £32m after “serious misconduct”

15 December 2023

Ex-BP CEO Bernard Looney will forfeit £32 million after he was found to have committed “serious misconduct” by the board.
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