All Law Commission articles
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NewsLaw Commission fiduciary duty work needs ‘urgent review’, say experts
Statutory body’s guidance created ‘false dichotomy between financial and non-financial factors’, say IFoA, ICSWG
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NewsUK Law Commission calls for input on pooled fund voting laws
The Law Commission was asked by the UK government to carry out a study about the system of ‘intermediated securities’
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NewsFCA defends track record on cost and charges after criticism
UK regulator criticised over transparency of DC funds’ independent governance committees
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UK government holds out prospect of social impact investing clarity
Lawmakers “minded to make” Law Commission’s recommended changes
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EU considering sustainable investing as fiduciary duty for investors
European Commission launches consultation to inform the impact assessment process
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News'No legal barrier' for UK funds on ESG investments: Law Commission
Landmark report confirms that DC schemes can take social impact issues into account when making investment decisions
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UK decision not to amend rules on fiduciary duty 'extremely disappointing'
Decision criticised by responsible investment groups, but welcomed by industry association
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NewsPension funds, SRI advocates clash on UK plans for investment regulations
Responses to DWP consultation on amending investment rules see NAPF advise against additions while ShareAction, UKSIF demand changes
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USS agrees to survey membership on investment beliefs
UK’s largest pension fund to survey membership on views of non-financial investment matters once changes to benefits agreed
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UK’s ShareAction publishes draft bill for responsible investment law
Draft comes after Law Commission publishes guidance on fiduciary duties of trustees
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Law Commission calls for launch of long-term investment code of conduct
UK body decides against legal underpinning for fiduciary duty, clarifies how trustees can consider ESG matters
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NewsViewing fiduciary duty as legal duty ‘first mistake’ in asset management
BlackRock chief executive says use of legal definition will lead to client exodus, should be principles based
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NewsPension funds 'negligent' if they pursue returns above all else
Hermes Fund Managers CEO says trustees must consider sustainable investments
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Environmental lobby group backs creation of ex-fossil fuel index
New industry benchmark built by FTSE, BlackRock to provide underlying fund with seed investment from NRDC
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Lawmaker calls on asset managers to acknowledge fiduciary duty
Parliamentarian backs ShareAction campaign for expansion of duties
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Law Commission should offer clarity, avoid fiduciary duty statute – NAPF
Association calls for obligation on employers to set up governance arrangements in contract-based funds
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NewsLaw Commission to review mixed-purpose social investing by UK charities
Commission cites immaturity of social investment market
