The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority has published an environmental, social and governance strategy to support the financial sector in the transition to a "net zero", more sustainable and more inclusive economy.
The FCA's strategy is built on five themes supported by key actions that the FCA anticipates taking in the near future. U.K. regulated firms should expect significant engagement by the FCA on these issues. The five themes are set out below with some of the key steps the FCA anticipates taking in the near future:
The FCA has also published a summary of these upcoming ESG milestones.
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