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UK

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UK

Governance Fact Check: Chairman Independence

October 15, 2016

Sarah Wilson

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UK gov repeals Green Taxonomy technical deadline

December 23, 2022

Elizabeth Pfeuti

The UK government will not make any secondary legislation under the Taxonomy Regulations, with policymakers set to revoke their legal obligation to seal the climate segment of the upcoming rules by the end of the year.
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FCA sets “higher bar” for greenwashing

January 31, 2023

Elizabeth Pfeuti

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UK House of Lords debates transparency improvements for FS bill

February 1, 2023

Elizabeth Pfeuti

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FRC plans common framework for 2023

February 2, 2023

Elizabeth Pfeuti

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UK SMEs left behind in green reforms

February 24, 2023

Elizabeth Pfeuti

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TPR urges chairs to improve board diversity

March 30, 2023

Elizabeth Pfeuti

Latest guidance by the UK pensions watchdog has urged chairs to play a key role in making boards more diverse and inclusive.
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FCA delays introduction of SDR

April 12, 2023

Elizabeth Pfeuti

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has postponed the introduction of rules aimed at eradicating greenwashing across the UK’s asset management sector.
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UK proposes anti-boycott bill

June 26, 2023

Elizabeth Pfeuti

The UK government’s proposed legislation aimed at preventing local councils from imposing boycotts on Israeli goods is an attack on freedom of expression, according to civil society groups.
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UK unveils new sustainability disclosure standards

August 11, 2023

Elizabeth Pfeuti

A new set of UK standards based on the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards are to be rolled out that will enable companies to flag any sustainability-related risks and opportunities that they face.
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SFO charges four individuals over Patisserie Valerie scandal

September 14, 2023

Elizabeth Pfeuti

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has brought fraud charges against four individuals who oversaw the collapse of high street baker chain Patisserie Valerie.
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Just transition will need to harness finance services

March 5, 2024

Elizabeth Pfeuti

The just transition will need to rely on the finance sector to ensure the global transition to a resilient, net-zero and nature-positive economy is done in a socially inclusive and fair way, a new report has found.
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UK government to introduce law regulating ESG rating agencies

August 9, 2024

Elizabeth Pfeuti

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Definition Downgrade: FRC Reframes Stewardship in 2026 UK Code

June 3, 2025

Jack Grogan-Fenn

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Stewardship Under Siege: Minerva CEO Criticises Regulatory Attacks on Proxy Advisors

June 24, 2025

Jack Grogan-Fenn

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Seeking Sustainability: SRS Among Trio of UK Government Consultations

June 26, 2025

Jack Grogan-Fenn

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Green Taxonomy Trashed: UK Ditches Plans After “Very Mixed” Reaction

July 17, 2025

Jack Grogan-Fenn

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Galvanising Governance: UK Pension Schemes Instigate Investor Campaign

July 22, 2025

Jack Grogan-Fenn

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DCSS Conundrum: FinTech’s Ex-CEO Criticises US Relisting Plans

July 24, 2025

Jack Grogan-Fenn

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Digitisation Danger: “Fatal Flaws” Face Shareholders in UK Government-approved Recommendations

July 24, 2025

Jack Grogan-Fenn

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Streamlining Sustainability: UK FCA Moves to “Simplify” Disclosure Requirements

August 13, 2025

Jack Grogan-Fenn

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CEO Pay Soars: UK Executive Compensation Smashes Record High

August 18, 2025

Jack Grogan-Fenn

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Climate Crisis Challenge: Starmer Advised to Question “Reckless” Trump Approach

September 19, 2025

Jack Grogan-Fenn

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Augmenting Assurance: Minerva Stresses ARGA Must Avoid International Fragmentation

September 19, 2025

Jack Grogan-Fenn

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Climbing Cyber Concerns: UK Government Issues Warning to Companies

October 15, 2025

Jack Grogan-Fenn

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Reporting Reinforcement: FRC Issues Stewardship and Remuneration Guidance

November 14, 2025

Jack Grogan-Fenn

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ESG Ratings Opportunity: UK Regulation Could Forge £500m in Net Benefits

December 3, 2025

Jack Grogan-Fenn

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GGIC Growth: Major Investors Back Campaign Challenging Corporate Governance “Misconceptions”

December 4, 2025

Jack Grogan-Fenn

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Generating Guidance: UK to Set Statutory Advice for Private Pensions

December 5, 2025

Jack Grogan-Fenn

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Augmenting Alignment: Investor & Issuer Forum Creates Collaborative Compass

December 19, 2025

Jack Grogan-Fenn

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Regulation Regression: UK Axes Audit and Corporate Governance Reform Bill

January 22, 2026

Jack Grogan-Fenn

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Stewardship after the 2026 Code: Clarity on purpose, friction in practice

April 29, 2026
An early snapshot of how investors are responding to the 2026 UK Stewardship Code is beginning to emerge just as another proxy season gets under way.
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FCA Sustainability Disclosure Proposals: A Turning Point for UK Market Transparency

April 10, 2026
The FCA’s consultation CP26/5 proposes the most significant overhaul of listed company sustainability disclosure in the UK for years.
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Sustainability Support: UK Launches Long-awaited SRS

February 26, 2026
The UK government has launched the long-awaited UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (SRS) with the objective of offering improving the clarity and comparability of information for investors on sustainability-related financial risks and opportunities.
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Consultation Showcases Support for UK Voluntary Sustainability Disclosure

February 3, 2026
The UK government has published the results of its consultation on the creation of an oversight regime for assurance of sustainability-related financial disclosures which showed strong support for such a programme.
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