Government to bring ESG ratings providers under FCA mandate

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Linus Uhlig
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The new Labour government has set out plans to bring ESG ratings agencies under Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) jurisdiction, as it called for industry feedback on its draft legislation to regulate such firms.

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