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UK’s FCA Says it’s Concerned About ESG Benchmark Providers

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The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has told providers of ESG benchmarks that it will toughen its scrutiny of the sector, saying it has concerns about the way the gauges are compiled. Director of infrastructure and exchanges Edwin Schooling Latter told chiefs of the compilers of his concerns in a “Dear CEO” letter.

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