What’s happening on scheme investments, including climate change, other environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, stewardship, voting and reporting. This will mainly be of interest to trustees and fund managers.

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King’s Speech unveils new Pensions Bill

King’s Speech unveils new Pensions Bill

At the state opening of Parliament on July 17, 2024, the King’s Speech set out the new Government’s intention to introduce a Bill legislating on several areas of pension policy.

United Kingdom | Publication | July 29, 2024
Government launches widescale review of UK pensions industry

Government launches widescale review of UK pensions industry

A new review of the UK pension system aims "to boost investment, increase pension pots and tackle waste in the pensions system". As promised in their manifesto, on July 20, 2024, Rachel Reeves, the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced the “big bang on growth” to boost investment and savings. The review is to be led by the new joint Treasury and Department for Work and Pensions Minister, Emma Reynolds MP.

United Kingdom | Publication | July 29, 2024
Notifying the FCA when using investment labels under sustainability disclosure requirements

Notifying the FCA when using investment labels under sustainability disclosure requirements

On July 1, 2024, the Financial Conduct Authority updated its webpage on its sustainability disclosure requirements and investment labelling regime.

United Kingdom | Publication | July 12, 2024
Draft Securitisation (Amendment) Regulations published

Draft Securitisation (Amendment) Regulations published

On April 22, 2024, draft Securitisation (Amendment) Regulations 2024 were published. They amend the Securitisation Regulations 2024 (made on January 29, 2024) which form part of HM Treasury’s programme to deliver a Smarter Regulatory Framework for financial services.

United Kingdom | Publication | May 14, 2024
Transition Plan Taskforce makes available new resources for schemes

Transition Plan Taskforce makes available new resources for schemes

While transition planning is not mandatory for scheme trustees, the Regulator’s view is that this exercise is useful in the management of climate-related financial risks and opportunities.

United Kingdom | Publication | April 25, 2024
Work and Pensions Committee publishes report on DB schemes

Work and Pensions Committee publishes report on DB schemes

The Work and Pensions Committee has concluded in its long-awaited report that DB schemes remain of critical importance to both savers and the UK economy, despite a steady decline in scheme numbers over recent years.

United Kingdom | Publication | April 15, 2024
Pensions Regulator provides update on progress following LDI crisis and scheme financial stability

Pensions Regulator provides update on progress following LDI crisis and scheme financial stability

In a letter sent to the Governor of the Bank of England, and mentioned in a press statement, the Regulator has confirmed that pension schemes are now more resistant to LDI shocks.

United Kingdom | Publication | April 15, 2024
DB scheme funding: funding and investment strategy regulations now in force

DB scheme funding: funding and investment strategy regulations now in force

On April 6, 2024, the new DB scheme funding regulations came into force, setting out the revised DB funding framework which includes the requirement for schemes to have a funding and investment strategy.

United Kingdom | Publication | April 15, 2024
ESMA issues statement on deprioritising supervisory actions on clearing for pension schemes while EMIR changes finalised

ESMA issues statement on deprioritising supervisory actions on clearing for pension schemes while EMIR changes finalised

The European Securities and Markets Authority has published a statement on deprioritising supervisory actions linked to pension schemes’ clearing obligations pending the finalisation of the EMIR review.

United Kingdom | Publication | April 15, 2024


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Essential Corporate News – Week ending 11 July 2025

On 1 July 2025, the Quoted Companies Alliance (QCA) published three new board committee guides to accompany the QCA Environmental and Social Guide published in December 2024.

United Kingdom | July 11, 2025

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Climate change litigation update

In the two years since our last climate litigation update, the prevalence and variety of global climate litigation around the world has continued to increase.

Australia | July 11, 2025

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LCIA releases latest statistics: What do they tell us?

The LCIA has recently released its annual Casework Report, which sets out various statistics regarding the use of LCIA Arbitration and other LCIA-administered ADR procedures in 2024.

United Kingdom | July 10, 2025

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