‘UK stock market may outperform US in coming decades,’ says Premier Miton’s equities head
The UK’s Wholesale Market Review and the EU’s consultation on Mifid II’s Regulatory Technical Standards are both under way...
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Consistent, sustainable corporate investments: Anticipating regulation and reducing reputational risks
The European Commission’s (EC) requirements for sustainability reporting already affect a significant portion of investments made...
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SEC reveals new guidance on shareholder proposal exclusions
The SEC’s division of corporation finance has updated its guidance on the process whereby companies seek permission to exclude...
Directors need to be held accountable for corporate purpose commitments, report says
Board directors should be held accountable for determining and implementing the purposes of their companies, according to a...
Profiling the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
If the EU is to meet the challenging goals it has set itself on sustainability, companies need to play their part. The trade bloc...
CII seeks better ESG disclosures under accounting rules
The Council of Institutional Investors (CII) has urged FASB to make ESG-related disclosures one of its top priorities amid growing...
Huge investor coalition calls on governments to accelerate climate action
A huge investor coalition has urged national governments to accelerate policy changes that will support investment in climate...
How to prepare for Nasdaq’s board diversity rules
Aug 24, 2021
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The SEC on August 6 approved Nasdaq’s proposed board diversity rules. The rules require Nasdaq-listed companies to disclose...
SEC gives green light to Nasdaq board diversity plan
The SEC on Friday approved Nasdaq’s plan to promote diversity on boards. The move opens the door for Nasdaq to require companies...
Gensler expects climate disclosure proposal by year-end
SEC chair Gary Gensler has given issuers a heads up on when they can expect to see the agency’s plans for requiring companies to...
