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UK regulators point to rising expectations for company TCFD reports

The regulators overseeing climate-related disclosure rules for UK-listed companies say they are likely to step up enforcement, as they look to address issues they identified in the latest reporting cycle.

UK consults on requirements for actuaries to consider climate change

One third of investors fail updated UK stewardship standards

One third of investor applicants (64 out of 189) have failed to meet the stewardship standards of the UK's Financial Reporting Council (FRC)

Hong Kong appoints sustainable finance group to bolster disclosures

Hong Kong's securities regulator and central bank have helped create a group of experts to develop sustainability reporting and a dedicated carbon market in the territory.

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UK regulator launches corporate climate scenario use analysis project

Asset manager taskforce calls on bondholders to assert their rights

A UK government-initiated taskforce has announced recommendations to strengthen sustainable stewardship in the UK investment industry, including encouraging investors to assert their rights in the bond and private markets.

‘World-leading’ UK Stewardship Code aims for greenwashing crackdown

UK regulator prepares ‘comply or explain’ TCFD rules

The UK’s financial conduct watchdog will consult on new rules to encourage disclosure of climate-related risks by financial firms in early 2020.

UK Financial Reporting Council to set up climate lab

A working group to improve company reporting of information related to climate change is to be established by the UK’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC).