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SpaceX IPO highlights governance risks as Musk consolidates control

29 May 2026

SpaceX’s long‑awaited IPO comes with a clear message for investors: buy into the growth story, but expect little say in how the company is run.
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Pensions Minister urges investors to boost stewardship

10 December 2021

UK asset managers should comply with new stewardship guidelines to give their clients greater influence over voting shares held in pooled funds, the country's pensions minister has said.
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Climate-linked pay on the horizon for Australian banks, report claims

10 December 2021

Australian bank leaders could see their pay linked in part to achieving climate goals as investors continue to increase the pressure on companies over environmental issues.
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FCA finalises UK listing rule changes

10 December 2021

The UK will introduce new dual share class structures and raise the minimum market capitalisation threshold to £30 million under fresh amendments to the country's listing rules.
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FRC targets governance code improvements

3 December 2021

The UK’s accounting watchdog has reported general improvements in reporting against the UK Corporate Governance Code, but has called for improvements in several areas.
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EU delays SFDR product disclosure rules to 2023

3 December 2021

EU rules requiring greater disclosure of investment products’ green credentials are to be delayed until 2023, it has emerged.
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Australian regulator shies away from mandatory climate disclosures

3 December 2021

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has opted not to include mandatory climate risk disclosures in new guidance for the country’s financial services sector.
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Norges Bank joins Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures

26 November 2021

he world’s largest sovereign wealth fund has joined the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), an industry-led initiative that aims to provide a framework for organisations to report and act on nature-related financial risks.
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IOSCO calls for oversight of data providers

26 November 2021

IOSCO calls for providers of ESG ratings and data to be subject to greater oversight and regulation in a new set of recommendations.
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EU looks to address ESG data gaps

26 November 2021

The European Union is preparing a "single access point" for financial and sustainability data, according to leaked documents.
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UK companies warned over remuneration practices

26 November 2021

The Investment Association has warned UK companies they must align executive remuneration with stakeholder experience in new recommendations.
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EU banks remain unprepared for climate risks

26 November 2021

On Monday, in a first-of-its-kind exercise, the European Central Bank (ECB) released a report in which it evaluated the progress of climate-related and environmental risk management amongst the banks it supervises.
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Deadline extended: Climate Stewardship - have your say

19 November 2021

Minerva invites you to provide feedback on the state of climate stewardship. Our survey deadline has been extended until Friday, 3rd December 2021 - get your response in now!
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FCA launches TCFD rule consultation

19 November 2021

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published plans for climate-related disclosure rules for listed companies.
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SEC approves proxy voting rule changes

19 November 2021

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved several amendments to proxy voting rules to address concerns about the impairment of advice quality.
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What makes a good audit?

19 November 2021

The corporate audit regime in the UK has long been criticised by some in the industry for lax standards and poor oversight.
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SEC moves to streamline ESG proxy voting

12 November 2021

A ruling by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could make it easier for investors to express views on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues through proxy votes.
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