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Regulating ESG ratings providers

Published on: 18/11/2024

Regulating ESG ratings providers The information below is 'cut and pasted' from an email received from the Treasury on 15…
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SRI Services and partners 2024 event videos

Published on: 18/10/2024

We are delighted to be able to share videos from our annual conference, which are displayed in the order of…
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SRI Services and Partners annual Good Money Week event 2024

Published on: 07/10/2024

I am delighted to report that our annual Good Money Week conference, which we held at the (old) Museum of…
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FCA updates - Naming and Marketing 'flexibility'

Published on: 10/09/2024

The FCA has made two welcome announcements recently which point to the regulator listening to sensible industry feedback (including our…
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SDR update - July ILP Moneyfacts article

Published on: 24/07/2024

I am delighted to have contributed an article to Investment Life and Pensions Moneyfacts magazine this month, where I have…
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SDR update - a whistlestop tour for financial advisers

Published on: 19/07/2024

As we welcome the sun putting in an appearance at long last, and before everyone heads off on their holidays,…
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The FCA's welcome Anti-Greenwash rule is now live - our thoughts

Published on: 31/05/2024

SRI Services is delighted to welcome the FCA's new anti-greenwash rule which takes effect today - and has taken this…
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BSI Sustainable Funds PAS 7342 - now available for public comment

Published on: 29/05/2024

Having spent a great deal of time on this over the last 18 months I am delighted to announce that…
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New Anti Greenwash rules and portfolio rules announced by FCA

Published on: 25/04/2024

SRI Services is delighted to welcome the FCA's anti-greenwash clarification and the news that the scope of SDR is to…
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What is SDR? article just published in ILP Moneyfacts

Published on: 13/03/2024

Sharing the article I wrote for Investment Life and Pensions Moneyfacts magazine a few weeks ago - which was published yesterday!…
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'Adviser Sustainability Group' Terms of Reference and member names published

Published on: 05/03/2024

I am delighted to report that we can now share both the Terms of Reference and the names of the…
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Appointment to Vice Chair of new working group for financial advisers

Published on: 16/01/2024

We are delighted to report that Julia Dreblow has been appointed Vice Chair of the FCA's new industry led Adviser's…
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Introduction to SDR - video

Published on: 15/01/2024

Below is a brief (18 minute) video introducing the new FCA SDR rules that went live on 28 November 2023.…
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FCA Sustainability Disclosure and Labelling Regime published

Published on: 28/11/2023

SRI Services is absolutely delighted to welcome the SDR, which is now live. The information below is our 'welcome statement'…
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FCA finds further work required to embed its ESG and SI principles in funds

Published on: 20/11/2023

SRI Services is delighted to welcome the following statement from the FCA ahead of the (awaited) publication of SDR,…
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SRI Services welcomes TPT framework

Published on: 12/10/2023

SRI Services is delighted to welcome the final TPT Disclosure framework that will help companies plan, organise and report on…
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SRI Service opposes backtracking on UK climate strategy

Published on: 21/09/2023

Below is a collection of links that summarise content and early responses to UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's climate announcement,…
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Rollercoasters and regulators - the ESG boom and beyond

Published on: 14/07/2023

This week saw the publication of my most recent article written for Investment, Life and Pensions Moneyfacts: 'Rollercoasters and Regulators'.…
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Climate Change Committee report critical of UK government progress towards Net Zero

Published on: 29/06/2023

The (UK's) Climate Change Committee, chaired by Lord Deben, published its annual statutory report to parliament on the UK's progress…
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ESG ratings consultation

Published on: 03/04/2023

Time does not permit me to do justice to everything that is happening in and around sustainable investment at the…
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UK Green Finance Strategy 2023

Published on: 03/04/2023

On 30 March 2023 the government published its updated Green Finance Strategy. Related papers include: Green Finance Boost for Nature…
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UN High Seas Treaty

Published on: 29/03/2023

UN delegates reach historic agreement on protecting marine biodiversity in international waters On 5 March 2023 the UN reached an…
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Treasury Sub-Committee on Financial Services Regulations (Greenwash: sustainability disclosure requirements)

Published on: 16/03/2023

The recent Treasury Sub-Committee on Financial Services Regulations (Greenwash: sustainability disclosure requirements) has generated some headlines that could have been…
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FCA publishes 'Finance for positive sustainable change' discussion paper

Published on: 13/02/2023

'Finance for positive sustainable change' discussion paper published by FCA [Download 'SRI Services response to DP 23 1 (10 May…
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SDR consultation feedback

Published on: 31/01/2023

The SDR (Sustainability Disclosure Requirements) consultation paper was, in my view, a big step in the right direction for the…
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SDR: What and Why?

Published on: 14/12/2022

Below is an article I wrote for Investment Life and Pensions Moneyfacts which was published this week (December 2022). You…
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FCA SDR consultation paper video

Published on: 07/12/2022

Now live: Below is a link to a new video I have posted on the SRI Services YouTube channel -…
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Professional Adviser article - Whistle stop tour of sustainability disclosure requirements

Published on: 14/11/2022

Why SDR should not play second fiddle to Consumer Duty Julia Dreblow 11 November 2022• 4 min read The Financial…
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SRI Services welcomes FCA's landmark SDR consultation.

Published on: 25/10/2022

SRI Services are delighted to welcome the publication of the FCA's new Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) and Investment Labels…
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SRI Services & Partners event videos

Published on: 24/10/2022

The following videos are from our 2022 'SRI Services and Partners Good Money Week' event. They are published in chronological…
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Foundations for Growth (awaiting SDR) article - ILP Moneyfacts

Published on: 14/10/2022

Whilst we await publication of the SDR consultation paper, which we expect the FCA to publish shortly, you may find…
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FCA publishes review of TCFD aligned disclosures

Published on: 11/08/2022

As you may be aware 'TCFD' is the climate related disclosure framework the FCA is now using to gather information…
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FCA publishes review of TCFD aligned disclosures

Published on: 11/08/2022

As you may be aware 'TCFD' is the climate related disclosure framework the FCA is now using to gather information…
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How SDR should help financial advisers

Published on: 14/07/2022

The journey to sustainable fund labelling & how SDR should help financial advisers - and other UK retail financial services…
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FT Adviser article - How should we label ESG funds?

Published on: 09/02/2022

For those following the discussions around the all important topic of labelling sustainable investment funds you may be interested in…
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What recent sustainability developments may mean for financial advisers

Published on: 10/11/2021

I have been asked to comment a number of times recently on what I think the recent regulatory announcements might…
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Appointment to FCA 'Disclosure and Labels Advisory Group'

Published on: 04/11/2021

I am delighted to report that I have been appointed to the FCA's new 'Disclosure and Labels Advisory Group'. The…
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Greening Finance roadmap & related developments

Published on: 21/10/2021

This brief blog is to help you bookmark this important document which maps out much of what we can expect…
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'The future of (sustainable) investment' - Moneyfacts article

Published on: 23/08/2021

My thanks, once again, to Investment Life and Pensions Moneyfacts magazine for publishing my article on 'the future of (sustainable)…
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SRI Services welcomes new FCA 'ESG and Sustainable Investment Principles'

Published on: 19/07/2021

I am delighted to welcome the launch of the FCA's new 'ESG & sustainable investment principles' which I have been…
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Regulatory developments in sustainable investment (July 2021)

Published on: 12/07/2021

[Please see my more recent 'Principles' blog as the FCA Sustainable Investment Principles are now live.] As you will know,…
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Eurosif welcomes new EU Sustainable Finance Package

Published on: 11/05/2021

On 21 April 2021 the EU published an extensive package of measures to help facilitate the transition to a more…
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ESG: More Than a Protest - Citywire infographic and article

Published on: 08/03/2021

I love this clever infographic New Model Adviser editor William Robins and the Citywire team have created out of a…
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Climate of Change - Investment Life and Pensions Moneyfacts article

Published on: 15/02/2021

This month's Investment Life and Pensions Moneyfacts magazine has kindly published an article I have writen for them regarding the…
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Building Trust in Sustainable Investment - FCA keynote speech at SRI Services Good Money Week event

Published on: 26/11/2020

On 21 October 2020 Richard Monks - Director of Strategy at the FCA - kindly gave the keynote speech at…
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EU ESG consultations - SFDR & Disclosure

Published on: 19/06/2020

Introduction The EU has a raft of consultations ongoing aimed at driving investment to be more focused on sustainability. I…
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Investment Association Responsible Investment Framework announced

Published on: 18/11/2019

The Investment Association's long awaited Responsible Investment framework launched today (18 November 2019). Although I am yet to digest the…
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FCA Feedback Statement on Climate Change and Green Finance

Published on: 18/10/2019

The FCA issued the following important and welcome statement and linked report this week (16 October 2019). This, in my…
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MiFID ii - ESG & Sustainability upgrade

Published on: 24/05/2019

This has been a long time coming, but happily ESMA has recently (3 May 2019) published the reports that start…
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PRA & FCA Climate Financial Risk Forum- first meeting

Published on: 22/03/2019

Source: FCA website 12 March 2019 First meeting of the PRA and FCA’s joint Climate Financial Risk Forum Press Releases Published: 12/03/2019 Last…
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SRI Services response to ESMA Consultation Paper ‘On Integrating sustainability risks and factors into MIFID II’

Published on: 21/02/2019

SRI Services was delighted to have had the opportunity to respond to the ESMA Consultation Paper ‘On Integrating sustainability risks…
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SRI Services responds to FCA Climate Change and Green Finance Consultation

Published on: 04/02/2019

SRI Services submitted a response to the FCA's highly welcome consultation on Climate Change and Green Finance (DP18/8) last week.…
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ESMA MIFID II Sustainability Consultation

Published on: 20/01/2019

The timing may not be ideal, but it is none the less welcome that the EU (ESMA) is consulting on…
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FCA DP18/8 consultation: Climate Change and Green Finance deadline looming

Published on: 16/01/2019

As mentioned in my blog in October last year the FCA is consulting on climate change and green finance. SRI…
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'Sustainability & Suitability' SRI event videos

Published on: 08/11/2018

I am delighted to announce that you can now access the ‘Sustainability & Suitability’ Good Money Week event videos on…
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Why Climate Change Matters to Investors - Lord Deben video from our 3 October event

Published on: 25/10/2018

We were absolutely delighted to welcome Lord Deben (John Gummer) to our SRI Services and Partners event on 3 October…
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FCA opens discussion on impact of climate change and green finance on financial services

Published on: 15/10/2018

SRI Services welcomes today's announcement, which reads as follows: FCA opens a discussion on the impact of climate change and…
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New PRA report: The Impact of climate change on the UK banking sector

Published on: 30/09/2018

The Bank of England has taken a leadership position on climate change for a number of years. Governor Mark Carney’s ‘Tragedy…
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UK Government changes pension trustee duties and rules to include ESG

Published on: 12/09/2018

The article below my 'preamble' is reproduced with kind permission from 'Responsible Investor' - published yesterday (11/9/2018). But first an…
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SRI Services welcomes FCAs proposed review on SRI, ESG & ethical concerns

Published on: 20/07/2018

I am running rather late with blogs at the moment as there is so much happening - but felt it…
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DWP pension consultation - deadline 16 July

Published on: 12/07/2018

For those wishing to respond to the current DWP Pension scheme trustee consultation, which will undoubtedly have a significant impact…
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Pension Funds and Social Investment - final government report

Published on: 18/06/2018

This morning, 18 June 2018, the Government published its final response to the 2017 Law Commission report on pension funds and social…
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Sustainable Finance Initiative - MiFID II suitability requirements - feedback requested

Published on: 08/06/2018

EU proposals to include ESG as part of investment and advice processes. 20 June 2018 Update: Our published response can be found…
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EU proposes action to support sustainable finance

Published on: 25/05/2018

Yesterday was a big day for those of us who care about how investment and financial services impact the world…
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Green Finance Taskforce report

Published on: 10/04/2018

The Green Finance Taskforce published a highly significant (100 page) report on 28 March 2018. The report, which aims to help accelerate 'green…
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Its a cultural thing.

Published on: 15/03/2018

The FCA issued a discussion paper today on 'Transforming Culture in Financial Services' - DP18/2. I have written and spoken on this…
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EU Announces Sustainable Finance Action Plan

Published on: 15/03/2018

On 8 March 2018 the EU published its response to the Sustainable Finance HLEG (High Level Expert Group) report issued in…
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EU HLEG Final Report - Sustainable Finance

Published on: 15/02/2018

The EU High Level Expert Group on Sustainable Finance published by far the most welcome document I have seen in…
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Green Finance Inquiry (UK)

Published on: 16/01/2018

As readers may already know the government has said it is committed to supporting the hugely diverse (and essential) area of …
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Pension funds & Social Investment - plus ESG, Stewardship and Ethics

Published on: 18/12/2017

Pension funds and social investment: interim (government) response - 18 December 2017 SRI Services welcomes today's report, which we view as taking…
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Why should DC pension schemes consider ESG and SRI (x 12!)

Published on: 13/12/2017

12 points from our response to the DWP consultation into ‘where DC schemes invest’ The following points are a boiled…
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Growing a Culture of Social Impact Investing in the UK

Published on: 27/11/2017

A major new report (the Corley Review) has been published considering how the UK can increase investment in ways that…
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DWP consultation: Disclosure of costs, charges and investments in DC schemes

Published on: 21/11/2017

DWP consultation: Disclosure of costs, charges and investments in DC schemes In October the Department for Work and Pensions issued the…
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Good work Gov!

Published on: 06/10/2017

With Good Money Week about to start now seems like a fitting time to mention some of the positive work taking…
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HLEG - EU sustainable finance interim report published

Published on: 19/07/2017

The EU has recently published its High Level Expert Group (HLEG) Sustainable Finance interim report. This ambitious and significant report covers issues…
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TCFD report final report - managing climate risk

Published on: 29/06/2017

The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure has today issued its much heralded final report the purpose of which is to establish a…
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Pensions & Social Investment: Law Commission review

Published on: 27/06/2017

We are delighted to welcome the Law Commission review of 'Pensions & Social Investment' published June 2017. This important review, whilst…
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Actuaries issued climate change Risk Alert

Published on: 16/06/2017

It was a pleasure to meet with Nico Aspinall at last week’s Transparency Taskforce event (for which I thank Andy…
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