
Governance Fact Check: Chairman Independence
October 15, 2016
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UK gov repeals Green Taxonomy technical deadline
December 23, 2022
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
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UK House of Lords debates transparency improvements for FS bill
February 1, 2023
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FRC plans common framework for 2023
February 2, 2023
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UK SMEs left behind in green reforms
February 24, 2023
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TPR urges chairs to improve board diversity
March 30, 2023
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Definition Downgrade: FRC Reframes Stewardship in 2026 UK Code
June 3, 2025
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Stewardship Under Siege: Minerva CEO Criticises Regulatory Attacks on Proxy Advisors
June 24, 2025
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Seeking Sustainability: SRS Among Trio of UK Government Consultations
June 26, 2025
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Green Taxonomy Trashed: UK Ditches Plans After “Very Mixed” Reaction
July 17, 2025
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Galvanising Governance: UK Pension Schemes Instigate Investor Campaign
July 22, 2025
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DCSS Conundrum: FinTech’s Ex-CEO Criticises US Relisting Plans
July 24, 2025
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Digitisation Danger: “Fatal Flaws” Face Shareholders in UK Government-approved Recommendations
July 24, 2025
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Streamlining Sustainability: UK FCA Moves to “Simplify” Disclosure Requirements
August 13, 2025
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CEO Pay Soars: UK Executive Compensation Smashes Record High
August 18, 2025
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Climate Crisis Challenge: Starmer Advised to Question “Reckless” Trump Approach
September 19, 2025
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Augmenting Assurance: Minerva Stresses ARGA Must Avoid International Fragmentation
September 19, 2025
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Climbing Cyber Concerns: UK Government Issues Warning to Companies
October 15, 2025
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Reporting Reinforcement: FRC Issues Stewardship and Remuneration Guidance
November 14, 2025
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ESG Ratings Opportunity: UK Regulation Could Forge £500m in Net Benefits
December 3, 2025
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GGIC Growth: Major Investors Back Campaign Challenging Corporate Governance “Misconceptions”
December 4, 2025
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Generating Guidance: UK to Set Statutory Advice for Private Pensions
December 5, 2025
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Augmenting Alignment: Investor & Issuer Forum Creates Collaborative Compass
December 19, 2025
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Regulation Regression: UK Axes Audit and Corporate Governance Reform Bill
January 22, 2026
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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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