FCA consults on IGC social investment duties and drawdown assessment

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, including climate...
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