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Antitrust and ESG regulations ‘key obstacles’ to M&A deals in 2024
Overall deal outlook optimistic
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Implementing SDR is not like Consumer Duty
SDR deadlines shouldn’t be treated as flexible or voluntary, writes FE Fundinfo’s Mikkel Bates
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GRI updates biodiversity standard to meet stakeholder demand
Helps companies disclose significant operational and supply chain biodiversity impacts
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TwentyFour upgrades fund to SFDR Article 9
In contrast to record downgrades to Article 8
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The future of investment trust ESG disclosures
SDR changes everything, writes the AIC’s Nick Britton
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Stewardship Insights: Climate lobbying in high-impact sectors will be key this elections year
In the next edition of this series, AXA IM’s Clemence Humeau discusses the impact of regulation on engagement and ‘greenhushing’
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How to build an effective stewardship programme
After the FCA’s recent comment that stewardship activities do not meet expectations, Quilter Cheviot’s Gemma Woodward gives firms some pointers
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‘Significant number’ of boards lack basic sustainability expertise
Only 2% of companies stand out as ‘beacons of progress’
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FCA appoints Godfrey and Dreblow to run sustainable advice working group
Godfrey will appoint further members from across the industry
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Appointments of women as UK financial service directors falls in 2023
The UK has the lowest percentage of women appointments across major European markets
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Apex ESG and MJ Hudson merge to form data and reporting partnership
New firm headed by Emma Bickerstaffe
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Forced labour found in nearly half fashion companies’ supply chains
Economic instability has exacerbated the risk of forced labour
