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    Governance News 22 September 2021

    45 minute read (PDF download)  22.09.2021 Mark Standen, Siobhan Doherty, Kate Hilder

    This issue covers several significant ESG related developments including the release of ISS' analysis of key climate-related voting trends over the US proxy season and the proposed introduction of TCFD-aligned disclosure and board diversity disclosure requirements in Singapore.  The issue also includes coverage of key financial services, risk and regulatory developments and more… 

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