New FCA rules bring ESG rating providers into UK regulation for the first time
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- New UK rules bring ESG rating providers into FCA regulation for the first time, covering a market that plays an important role in investment decisions.
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New FCA rules bring ESG rating providers into UK regulation for the first time
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New FCA rules bring ESG rating providers into UK regulation for the first time
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New UK rules for environmental, social and governance (ESG) rating providers will raise standards in the market, helping investors to make better informed decisions. The new framework brings ESG rating providers into FCA regulation for the first time, covering a market that plays an important role in investment decisions. The rules are designed to improve the transparency, reliability and comparability of ESG ratings, helping build confidence in the information investors rely on.

