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Investors voice 'deep concern' at UK listing rule change that removes voting rights

Investors have voiced "deep concern" at changes to UK listing rules they say threaten the country's position as a leading light on corporate governance and will not deliver the benefits that are claimed.

Stringency sees enthusiasm wane for UK sustainability labels

The perceived stringency of the UK sustainability labelling regime has seen initial enthusiasm wane and the number of applicants dwindle, according to Morningstar Sustainalytics.

Listing rules change will raise cost of capital for UK business, asset owners warn

UK's FCA investigating climate-related misconduct

EU readies greenwashing reports as UK rules bite

Financial institutions in the UK rushing to meet a tight deadline to comply with new anti-greenwashing rules are also bracing for news of potential next steps to regulate activity in the EU, with reports from regulators due in coming days.

UK FCA calls for voluntary adoption of ISSB, as it confirms delay to consultation

Investment Association publishes UK SDR implementation guide

FCA confirms start date for anti-greenwashing rule

Financial services companies in the UK will be bound by anti-greenwashing rules from June, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) confirmed as it issued further guidance.

'Regulators could follow TCFD example' by making TPT mandatory

Guidance on 'gold standard' climate transition plans could be implemented in UK regulation, following the example of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), according to a senior lawyer.

UK risks undermining its reputation without deriving IPO benefits, NBIM warns

Proposals to lower corporate governance requirements risk undermining the UK's reputation for investor standards - and may not even help it attract new listings, according to Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM).