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Indiana injunction marks third court setback for proxy advisor restrictions

1 July 2026

A third US court has blocked state restrictions on proxy advice, sharpening the legal line between investor disclosure and selective pressure on dissenting analysis.
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China Stock Exchange releases sustainability reporting requirements

20 February 2024

China’s major stock markets have announced sustainability reporting guidelines to be adhered to from 2026 and to include a double materiality approach.
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Anti-ESG sentiment in US could spread to Europe

16 February 2024

Opposition to ESG investment in the US could reach Europe, Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) CEO Nicolai Tangen has warned.
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NZAOA warns entire economic system is at risk

15 February 2024

The Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance (NZAOA) has warned that asset owners would only be able to meet their clients’ net zero aspirations through climate stewardship.
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ICGN “concerned” for UK’s corporate governance standards

13 February 2024

The International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) said it is “concerned” over the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA’s) planned reforms to the UK’s listings regime.
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Focus on sustainability will help trustees meet fiduciary duties, says FMLC

9 February 2024

The Financial Markets Law Committee (FMLC) has published a review on pension fund trustees’ fiduciary duties in relation to sustainability amid widespread uncertainty in the industry.
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Lawsuit filed against California’s disclosure rules

7 February 2024

The US Chamber of Commerce has filed a lawsuit against the state of California over its new corporate climate disclosure laws.
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Australia proposes new law on climate reporting

5 February 2024

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Pensions not protecting people from climate-related financial risk

2 February 2024

Pensions funds are failing to protect their beneficiaries from climate-related financial risk, according to a new report by Sierra Club, Stand.earth, and Stop the Money Pipeline.
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Friends of the Earth files lawsuit against ING

1 February 2024

The Netherlands arm of Friends of the Earth, Milieudefensie, has filed a climate lawsuit against financial services group ING, calling on it to halve its carbon emissions.
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Success for Tesla shareholder as judge voids Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package

1 February 2024

A judge has ruled in favour of a small Tesla shareholder, voiding Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package and calling it “unfair” to shareholders.
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Exxon sues shareholders over ESG proposal

26 January 2024

Shareholder voting rights could be under threat in the US as oil company ExxonMobil filed to sue investors over an ESG vote at its AGM.
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US Republicans file lawsuit over ERISA ESG rule

26 January 2024

A group of 26 US Republican attorneys general filed an appeal in their legal challenge to a rule over pension funds’ ability to consider ESG factors when selecting investments.
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FRC revises corporate governance code

26 January 2024

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IIGCC publishes net zero voting guidance

19 January 2024

The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) has published guidance to support investors in developing their own net zero policies and practices.
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Updates introduced for various international regulatory reforms on stewardship

19 January 2024

The UK, Japan, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) and International Internal Audit Standards Board (IIASB) have all published updates on stewardship regulatory reforms.
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CalSTRS revises corporate governance principles

19 January 2024

The California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS) has adapted its corporate governance principles to include company’s workforce as an issue for engagement.
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