Dominic Webb
Japan's financial regulator says it wants more from some providers as 10 firms sign up to UK voluntary code.
Investment Association and UKSIF say extension may be needed to comply with 'unexpected' detail in FCA greenwashing guidance.
Technical trilogue document notes tentative agreement on small provider exemptions, but multiple providers proposal still faces opposition.
IIGCC-convened working group plans to produce guidance on tackling portfolio Scope 3 and determining category materiality by sector.
Analysis of voting guidelines and records finds gaps on director accountability and systemic risk at Democrat-leaning state investors.
Baden-Württemberg completes sale of 41 securities from active portfolios, work on Paris-alignment of investments continues.
Michael Frerichs says the state is not afraid to pull money from managers and discusses BlackRock's ESG commitments.
Progress made in trilogue discussions especially on smaller provider regime, but disputes remain on disaggregation and conflicts of interest.
New voting policy guidance recommends annual manager assessment, greater transparency on policies and actions.
Firm notes increasing scrutiny from stakeholders as a separate risk factor in Q4 results amid growing polarisation.