FCA consults on IGC social investment duties and drawdown assessment

Kim Kaveh
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is proposing to expand the remit of independent governance committees (IGCs) to help "protect consumers from unsuitable investments".

In its consultation - unveiled today (15 April) - the watchdog is asking if IGCs should be required to report on their firm's policies on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, includin...

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