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Disclosures, 23 October, 2019

Investors believe companies are ‘falling short’ on climate reporting

The Financial Reporting Council warns that organisations must "rapidly increase transparency and improve reporting" to meet evolving investor expectations.
Remuneration, 15 October, 2019

Think tank calls for governance reform to encourage progress on employee pay

The Social Market Foundation wants changes to Section 172 to make directors responsible for employee pay and ensure workers "share in the proceeds of growth".

Talent pipeline, 15 October, 2019

How companies can develop more diverse boardrooms

Diverse boardrooms have been shown to correlate with improved financial performance. But creating a talent pipeline isn’t an overnight task.
Conference, 11 October, 2019

Better data and consolidated standards needed to drive ESG investing

Speakers at the Global Invest Forum discussed the difficulty of integrating ESG into investment decisions without clear data or definitions of sustainability.
Shareholder stewardship, 7 October, 2019

Active investors bring about better governance, academics confirm

Statistical analysis of the impact of active institutional investors shows that firms respond to changes in investment strategy by enhancing corporate governance.
Responsible investment, 4 October, 2019

Almost half of top investors have gone public with their ESG strategy

A total of 48% of the top 50 global investors have issued position papers on their ESG strategy, although a gap remains between commitments and reality.
Sustainable finance, 30 September, 2019

Sasja Beslik: global finance industry ‘is the key to a sustainable future’

Sustainable finance expert Sasja Beslik says the industry is changing, but that many still see sustainability principles "as a restriction".
Responsible investment, 25 September, 2019

PRI policy chief warns that capital markets ‘remain unsustainable’

Campaign group's head of policy and research Will Martindale says sustainability is not as deeply embedded in portfolio construction as it should be.
Investment, 24 September, 2019

Brexit and ESG to top the agenda at the Global Invest Forum

Next month's Paris conference will see European and international asset owners and fund managers meet to discuss current global challenges.
Sustainable investment, 23 September, 2019

Major asset owners pledge to decarbonise portfolios by 2050

Asset owners and managers signed up to the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance include Nordea, Zurich, Allianz and Folksam, with more than $2.4trn in investments.
Sustainable business, 23 September, 2019

How corporate governance can drive a sustainable economy

The current social and environmental crisis requires radical action from businesses. Corporate governance can be a key driver in transforming the economy.
Policymaking, 13 September, 2019

PRI report reveals global shift to national sustainable finance policies

New laws and policy instruments show that investors, policymakers and companies are recognising the “imperative of responsible investing”, says CEO.