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Wednesday, 25 May, 2022

Twitter Inc
Twitter shareholders vote against Silver Lake’s Durban continuing in board role
Investors issue rare rebuke amid Elon Musk takeover saga
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Wednesday, 25 May, 2022

Moral Money
A ‘launch pad’ to China’s green economy? Premium content
Plus, prepare for a new set of ESG standards coming down the track and annual meetings get testy
Tuesday, 24 May, 2022

Moral Money
Bill Winters: Governments have failed on carbon markets Premium content
Plus, millions knock on famine’s door and US cracks down on greenwashing
Tuesday, 24 May, 2022

ESG investing
SEC prepares to crack down on misleading ESG investment claims
Pending rules come as funds repackage themselves for the $3tn ‘sustainable’ market
Tuesday, 24 May, 2022

Amazon.com
Amazon shareholders to challenge on pay, tax and working conditions
Proposals at this week’s AGM will be test of leadership for new chief Andy Jassy
Monday, 23 May, 2022

US banks
SEC fines BNY Mellon over ESG in first case of its kind
Regulator hits investment adviser with $1.5mn penalty for allegedly misstating and omitting information
Monday, 23 May, 2022

FTfmResponsible Investing
Watchdogs tackle the murky world of greenwash
Government enforcers are on the hunt for companies making misleading claims about their so-called ‘eco-friendly’ products
Monday, 23 May, 2022

FTfmResponsible Investing
Ukraine war creates new tensions for ESG investors
The outperformance of energy sector shares after Russia’s invasion presents a test for the eco-conscious
Friday, 20 May, 2022

Moral Money
Here’s why S&P dropped Tesla from its flagship ESG index Premium content
Plus, five key takeaways from the Moral Money Summit Europe
Monday, 16 May, 2022

Workplace diversity & equality
California’s gender diversity board mandate struck down in court
Law requiring companies to have one or more women on boards declared unconstitutional
Monday, 16 May, 2022

Moral Money
This is what the future of carbon offsets could look like Premium content
Plus, Wendy’s faces a food fight over its welfare practices
Friday, 13 May, 2022

Moral Money
From ‘Britain’s Obama’ to JPMorgan banker Premium content
Plus, Extinction Rebellion’s US aggression heats up
Friday, 13 May, 2022

InterviewExecutive Pay
Norwegian oil fund denounces ‘corporate greed’ over executive pay
World’s largest sovereign wealth fund has voted against packages at Intel, Apple, IBM and GE so far this year
Thursday, 12 May, 2022

Twitter Inc
Twitter announces hiring freeze and departure of two senior leaders
Changes come amid period of uncertainty for social media company as Elon Musk’s $44bn takeover advances
Wednesday, 11 May, 2022

Moral Money
BlackRock slams ‘micromanaging’ climate proposals Premium content
Plus, the impact investment boom gathers pace
Wednesday, 11 May, 2022

Special ReportRisk Management: Financial Institutions
Banks face grilling over carbon emissions
Financial watchdogs are demanding greater transparency from lenders over the environmental impact of their clients
Friday, 6 May, 2022

Moral Money
Kicking the tyres on rising ESG scores Premium content
Plus, a warning on fraying standards in impact investing
Wednesday, 4 May, 2022

Moral Money
Winners and losers at this year’s AGMs Premium content
Plus, why finance chiefs are worried about the SEC’s climate proposal
Wednesday, 27 April, 2022

Moral Money
Top asset managers shun investor climate proposals Premium content
Plus, fast-fashion company Shein aims to green its reputation and Japan faces a #MeToo moment
Wednesday, 27 April, 2022

News in-depthSecurities Exchange Commission
US investors take aim at insider share sale plans
Fears that pre-arranged trading schedules are being abused by some executives prompt the SEC to propose new rules
Friday, 15 April, 2022

Moral Money
ESG darlings face fresh risk over social issues Premium content
Plus, battle lines form on Gensler’s climate rule and Bank of America says ESG still has room to grow
Wednesday, 13 April, 2022

Moral Money
The mission to redefine UK corporate purpose Premium content
Plus, a new wave of climate resolutions in Japan, and Lance Uggla joins General Atlantic’s green fund
Tuesday, 12 April, 2022

Corporate governance
JPMorgan succession rekindles US debate over ‘imperial’ CEOs
Bank raises prospect of splitting top role with Jamie Dimon staying on as non-executive chair
Friday, 8 April, 2022

Goldman Sachs Group
Goldman shareholders urged to vote against executive bonuses
Glass Lewis recommendation comes amid backlash over big payouts in corporate America
Friday, 8 April, 2022

Moral Money
Punishing start to the year for ESG investment Premium content
Plus, green bond volumes fall, how to unlock $100bn for low-carbon development and ESG ‘cancelled’ rumours whirl