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Wise faces shareholder lawsuit soon after controversial US shift

Wise faces shareholder lawsuit soon after controversial US shift

14 August 2026

Wise sought greater freedom over its DCSS, but its Nasdaq move has also exposed it to America's more aggressive shareholder litigation regime.
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PRI proposes framework for ESG investment

14 October 2022

The tension between increasing positive sustainability investment impact while staying within the laws of different jurisdictions has been explored in a report by the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).
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Ministers urged for biodiversity regulation

30 September 2022

The CEOs of three financial institutions have written to global finance ministers with a plea for support for biodiversity and nature-related risk regulatory frameworks.
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UK schemes told to review cash flow position

30 September 2022

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GFANZ unveils framework for transitioning companies

30 September 2022

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Opperman leaves pensions ministry

30 September 2022

Pensions Minister, Guy Opperman, has continued his turbulent summer of resignation, reinstatement, and removal from the position.
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Forced labour goods reg proposed by EU

24 September 2022

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$10.6trn alliance pushes companies on data transparency

24 September 2022

The NZAOA is pushing for real-world companies across 12 sectors to begin disclosing data. Companies and data providers are being urged to become more transparent by the UN-convened Net-Zero Asset Owners Alliance (NZAOA).
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Investor coalition calls for mandatory climate disclosure

16 September 2022

Governments around the world are being urged to mandate climate transition commitments by a coalition of asset managers representing $39trn in capital.
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US: 14 Democratic states show ESG support

16 September 2022

State treasurers from 14 democratic states have voiced their support for ESG investment, in the latest development in a widening political rift over how public investments are influenced.
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Australia’s ESG movement builds momentum

16 September 2022

Australia’s new-found commitment to ESG investment is gathering momentum, with both the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and Climate Action 100+ updating their guidance for the nation.
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FRC adds 43 firms to UK stewardship code

9 September 2022

The UK’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has added 43 new signatories to its stewardship code.
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LGPS TCFD consultation launches

9 September 2022

A consultation has been launched on how the UK’s LGPS can be administered in alignment with the TCFD Recommendations.
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UK PM Truss names new work and pensions secretary

9 September 2022

Newly elected UK Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader Liz Truss has appointed a new secretary of state within the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), as pension schemes’ holdings come under increased scrutiny.
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BHP Shareholders demand consistent climate policy

2 September 2022

BHP Group is facing shareholder resolutions demanding greater consistency around its engagement with climate change.
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FRC publishes ESG data production framework

2 September 2022

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SEC finalises top exec pay disclosure rules

2 September 2022

US-listed companies will soon have to disclose how the pay of their top executives compares against the firm’s performance, after new rules were finalised by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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