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Proxy Voting Review 2026

Minerva proxy update: Governance Reforms, Vote No Campaigns and AGM Results

3 July 2026

Analysis of 2026 proxy voting trends, governance reforms, shareholder activism and Vote No campaigns across the US, UK and Japan.
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Non-profits partner to boost financed emissions reporting

17 December 2021

The Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) and CDP have teamed up to boost the capacity of financial institutions to measure and disclose their financed emissions.
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EU Council approves green taxonomy criteria

17 December 2021

The first two chapters of the EU’s sustainable taxonomy rules have been passed by member states and will come into force at the start of next year.
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Investors support ESG integration to combat greenwashing: CFA

17 December 2021

ESG matters should be included in the analysis and investment selection process, according to a large majority of CFA Institute members.
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Pensions Minister urges investors to boost stewardship

10 December 2021

UK asset managers should comply with new stewardship guidelines to give their clients greater influence over voting shares held in pooled funds, the country's pensions minister has said.
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Climate-linked pay on the horizon for Australian banks, report claims

10 December 2021

Australian bank leaders could see their pay linked in part to achieving climate goals as investors continue to increase the pressure on companies over environmental issues.
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FCA finalises UK listing rule changes

10 December 2021

The UK will introduce new dual share class structures and raise the minimum market capitalisation threshold to £30 million under fresh amendments to the country's listing rules.
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FRC targets governance code improvements

3 December 2021

The UK’s accounting watchdog has reported general improvements in reporting against the UK Corporate Governance Code, but has called for improvements in several areas.
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EU delays SFDR product disclosure rules to 2023

3 December 2021

EU rules requiring greater disclosure of investment products’ green credentials are to be delayed until 2023, it has emerged.
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Australian regulator shies away from mandatory climate disclosures

3 December 2021

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has opted not to include mandatory climate risk disclosures in new guidance for the country’s financial services sector.
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Norges Bank joins Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures

26 November 2021

he world’s largest sovereign wealth fund has joined the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), an industry-led initiative that aims to provide a framework for organisations to report and act on nature-related financial risks.
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IOSCO calls for oversight of data providers

26 November 2021

IOSCO calls for providers of ESG ratings and data to be subject to greater oversight and regulation in a new set of recommendations.
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EU looks to address ESG data gaps

26 November 2021

The European Union is preparing a "single access point" for financial and sustainability data, according to leaked documents.
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UK companies warned over remuneration practices

26 November 2021

The Investment Association has warned UK companies they must align executive remuneration with stakeholder experience in new recommendations.
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EU banks remain unprepared for climate risks

26 November 2021

On Monday, in a first-of-its-kind exercise, the European Central Bank (ECB) released a report in which it evaluated the progress of climate-related and environmental risk management amongst the banks it supervises.
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Deadline extended: Climate Stewardship - have your say

19 November 2021

Minerva invites you to provide feedback on the state of climate stewardship. Our survey deadline has been extended until Friday, 3rd December 2021 - get your response in now!
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FCA launches TCFD rule consultation

19 November 2021

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published plans for climate-related disclosure rules for listed companies.
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