All UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) articles
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AnalysisPRI in Person: Climate resilience and biodiversity front and centre
The 16th annual PRI in Person conference, held in Toronto last week, covered a range of issues, including climate resilience, biodiversity and the limits of policy makers
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NewsUK government’s plans to regulate ESG ratings will ‘shine a light’ on the sector
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will set the rules of the new regime which will mirror EU and international systems
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NewsInvestor bodies urge new UK PM to ‘seize opportunities’ of net-zero transition
The IIGCC, UKSIF and the PRI wrote to UK prime minister Keir Starmer asking for renewed policy focus to boost competitiveness and decarbonise the real economy
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NewsAsset managers to face challenges implementing FCA’s SDR package
FCA publishes final rules on UK SDR and investment labels, while anti-greenwashing rule omes into force
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NewsIIGCC urges next UK government to foster competitive economy
IIGCC is proposing five core policy solutions and warns the UK risks losing its status as climate leader
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NewsUK’s leadership in sustainable finance under threat, says UKSIF
A new UKSIF report shows that more favourable policies could see up to £100bn AUM shifting towards sustainable finance
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NewsInvestors want more clarity on decarbonisation plans for UK transport industry
UK government risks creating an investment hiatus through its inconsistent and opaque approach to public-private engagements
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NewsInvestors call on Rishi Sunak to not backtrack on climate change
IIGCC, PRI and UKSIF, among others, expressed concern with the prime minister’s proposals to ‘backtrack on vital policy measures that support the UK’s transition to net zero’
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NewsNBIM weighs best use of new TNFD framework in ownership, portfolio work
UK call for government to make TNFD compulsory; UKSIF says ISSB should introduce disclosure standards for biodiversity, drawing on taskforce’s framework
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NewsFinancial industry calls on UK government to show climate commitment
‘Long-term and consistent policy will help drive real investment into the UK economy,’ says chair of BT Pension Scheme
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NewsUK’s new oil and gas licences send wrong signal to investors
No new oil and gas projects should be funded in order to limit global warming to 1.5°C, industry warns
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NewsKey players welcome release of IFRS S1, S2 sustainability standards
The knotty issue of materiality remains, however, a key issue in the ongoing discussion around the new standards
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NewsIndustry leaders show support for ISSB standards
The ISSB standards are a significant step forward in the development of global sustainability reporting standards
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NewsChurch Commissioners name new head of responsible investment
Plus: Church of England Pensions Board to vote against the re-election of National Grid directors
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NewsMore clarification on fiduciary duty for pension scheme trustees needed, says UKSIF
UKSIF recommended that relevant government departments issue guidance for UK occupational pension schemes on a statutory or non-statutory basis
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NewsUK green finance strategy plans to accelerate investment in nature
There is a target to raise at least £500m in private finance to support nature’s recovery every year by 2027 in England, rising to more than £1bn per year by 2030
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NewsFCA’s clampdown on greenwashing requires clarity for success, say consultants
The SDR proposals should also apply to products marketed for institutional investors, including pension schemes, says Redington
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People moves: UKSIF names Man Group’s RI research head as new chair
Close Brothers, Kempen, Mercer, Veritas, L&G, Lazard, Unison, UKSIF, VBV
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People moves: Former Amundi CIO joins Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
ABN Amro, ADIA, AMF, AXA IM, DWS, Downing, EFAMA, FIN-FSA, IFoA, LifeSight, MFS, Natixis, UKSIF, WTW, Schroders
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ESG roundup: Green Technical Advisory Group reveals initial advice to UK government
Plus: Smart Pension’s default fund becomes fully sustainable; Varma joins science-based targets initiative; GINN to host impact principles
