TPR sets up industry group for enhanced law on climate change disclosure
Pension fund investors could face further disclosure requirements on ESG matters as an industry working group considers fresh law for trustees for as soon as next year.
The government and The Pensions Regulator (TPR) have established a joint working group to develop guidance for pension schemes on reporting in-line with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related...
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