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UK firms facing 'cliff-edge' risks of fund name rule breach given reprieve by regulator

Fund managers struggling to meet a looming deadline to comply with UK sustainability name rules have been given an extension by their regulator.

Risk of fragmentation of ESG ratings regulation remains despite IOSCO work, CDP warns

Differences in how countries have devised rules or voluntary codes of conduct for ESG ratings and data shows that there remains a risk of divergence between jurisdictions that raises costs for providers and users, CDP has warned.

Wheb to adopt UK impact label

FCA consults on requiring climate disclosures for IPOs

UK to introduce law regulating ESG ratings

The UK will introduce law to regulate ESG ratings next year, in a move it says will help drive investment into sustainable companies.

FCA sustainability labelling gets off to slow start

UK fund managers have been urged to adopt sustainability fund labels as a priority to address transparency and greenwashing concerns - but only one fund manager has confirmed publicly it will use the labels.

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