All Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) articles
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News
Asset managers split over FCA’s unbundling rules, study shows
Asset management market is split between a core of potential early adopters, a large ‘wait and see’ group and an entrenched group of sceptics
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HM Treasury urged to regulate investment consultants
ShareAction letter is backed by AMNT, FCA, Pensions for Purpose, Make My Money Matter, Carbon Tracker, Green Alliance and Seefair
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Analysis
What does the climate transition plan craze mean for pension funds?
Will the move to include net-zero strategies in disclosure rules help assess portfolio companies, and will pension funds be captured themselves?
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UK government’s plans to regulate ESG ratings will ‘shine a light’ on the sector
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will set the rules of the new regime which will mirror EU and international systems
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Climate NGO’s net-zero test for fossil fuel reserves included in FCA consultation
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has included Carbon Tracker and ClientEarths’ proposal for an ‘atmospheric viability test’ on fossil fuel reserves.
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Industry divided on new VFM framework’s ability to drive DC investment in private markets
Excluding forward-looking performance is a ‘missed opportunity’, says NatWest Cushon
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Pensions industry urged to help shape ‘value for money’ framework for DC schemes [updated]
The FCA has launched its consultation for contract-based schemes ahead of the DWP introducing equivalent legislation for trust-based schemes in an upcoming Pension Schemes Bill
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FCA finalises rules for return to investor-funded investment research
FCA makes some changes to guardrails to increase likelihood of take-up of new payment option
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Investment industry disappointed over final version of FCA’s listing rules
Concerns over listing rules have not been heard, says ICGN and Railpen
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SDR enthusiasm is waning among managers, according to Morningstar
Managers are taking a ‘wait and see’ approach in adopting the SDR label due to stringent criteria of regime as well as UK-centric nature of labelling criteria
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Brookfield’s entry into UK bulk annuity market marks next wave of new entrants
K3 Advisory says at least three other new entrants are at varying stages of readiness to enter the market
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Pension funds warn FCA of revised UK listings rules
Asste owners call on the regulator to listen to investors and retain ‘critical’ shareholder rights
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Labaton expands into London as securities litigation increases
FCA’s listing regime is expected to trigger litigation claims
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Asset managers to face challenges implementing FCA’s SDR package
FCA publishes final rules on UK SDR and investment labels, while anti-greenwashing rule omes into force
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WTW to launch private equity LTAF with £450m of commitments
WTW is targeting £2bn for its new open ended fund
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Norwegian wealth fund ratchets up criticism of UK’s dual-class share plan
Apart from undermining UK’s reputation for strong investor protection, argues NBIM, FCA’s efforts might not even pay off
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Commercial dashboard operators join forces to launch industry coalition
Standard Life, Legal & General, Moneyhub and Just Group came together to launch the Dashboard Operators Coalition
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Analysis
Greenwashing crackdown: lessons learned and paths forward for asset managers
One question which has arisen from greater fund scrutiny is the risk of asset managers being reluctant to speak openly about the sustainability of their products, says Cerulli Associates
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News
UK regulators to remove barriers on productive finance investing
FCA, PRA and TPR will work together to manage potential risk and support the development of a more positive ecosystem for UK investment
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UK moves on binding rules for ESG ratings
The UK has moved forward with its plans to regulate ESG ratings