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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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Governance body flags issues with European SME listing rules

25 February 2022

The ICGN has raised concerns about the European Commission’s plan to improve access to financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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ShareAction: Banks financing oil & gas production despite net-zero pledges

18 February 2022

European banks are continuing to finance the expansion of oil & gas production despite making net-zero commitments.
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ICMA to address EU Taxonomy usability concerns

18 February 2022

The International Capital Market Association (ICMA) is to address usability concerns over the EU Taxonomy for sustainable activities.
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TPI sets out net-zero pathways for highest emitting sectors

18 February 2022

The TPI has created a framework for assessing corporate decarbonisation progress across the 10 highest emitting economic sectors.
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PRI sets out key action areas for DEI

11 February 2022

The PRI this week released a report highlighting key areas for investors to act on DEI across each of the three areas
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Asset owner feedback sought as ISSB builds approach

11 February 2022

Investors have been invited to give feedback on prototype disclosure templates set out by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).
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Companies urge EU to extend human rights, environmental rules

11 February 2022

The EU Commission should extend its planned rules on human rights and environmental due diligence to cover all companies regardless of size, according to a group of more than 100 organisations.
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Australian Senate rejects Frydenberg's proxy rules

11 February 2022

Three days after they came into effect, the Australian Senate has overturned Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s regulations on proxy advisers.
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SEC looking to revive rule on exec pay disclosures

4 February 2022

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is calling for public feedback on a proposed rule requiring companies to disclose links between corporate performance and executive compensation.
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California eyes mandatory GHG emissions disclosure

4 February 2022

The California Senate has passed the Climate Corporate Accountability Act, a new bill that requires companies doing business in the state to disclose greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
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Rio Tinto report reveals ‘systemic’ bullying and harassment

4 February 2022

Anglo-Australian mining firm Rio Tinto has admitted to “systemic” bullying and sexism across its firm, according to an external report.
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Taskforce on nature expands membership

28 January 2022

The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) has added 13 new “knowledge partners” including the CDP, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).
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Companies struggle as US targets forced labour

28 January 2022

A US law requiring the disclosure of links to potential forced labour could pose more supply chain issues to listed companies as investor scrutiny increases on social issues.
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Pooled fund split voting gains further support

28 January 2022

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has called for companies around the world to embrace sustainability to continue to attract capital from investors.
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Canada delays sustainability standards board

21 January 2022

Canada's consultation on its new sustainability standards board has extended its deadline until March, 2022.
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Asia's ESG ratings sector still developing, says OECD

21 January 2022

ESG ratings are still in the early stages of development in the Asia Pacific region, according to a report from the OECD.
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