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The future of shareholder democracy is under scrutiny. Anita Hawser highlights that as banks shift meetings online, critics say it’s getting harder to hold boards to account. Protesters, investors and campaigners weigh in on whether AGMs are evolving, or eroding. *Read our full June cover feature, free, here:* https://on.ft.com/4kKnWEy
US climate policy shifts are pushing investors to the UK. Barclays Climate Ventures’ Steven Poulter says UK start-ups now offer a more stable, attractive climate tech investment opportunity. *Read more here:* https://on.ft.com/4kyQrW2
Global regulators are cracking down on rogue finfluencers. The FCA led arrests, charges and 50+ warnings this week, with support from a host of other nations’ regulators. Unauthorised promotion online now faces real consequences. *Read the full article here:* https://on.ft.com/4mWF1wT
Fed stress test reforms could raise crash and bailout risk, says Better Markets. Averaging results may dull volatility, but critics warn of weaker capital rules and false reassurance. *Read more here* : https://on.ft.com/4jxCTsq
AGMs are shifting online, but at what cost? Shareholders say virtual formats limit accountability and silence dissent. In-person dialogue, they argue, is still essential for scrutiny and trust. *Read our latest cover story, free:* https://on.ft.com/3Z6UArn
T+1 will cost European financial institutions far more than in North America — potentially triple — due to market complexity. Meanwhile smaller banks risk falling behind as the 2027 deadline looms. *Read more here:* https://on.ft.com/458yw3t
China issued $20.7bn in green bonds in Q1, outpacing the US. With policy tailwinds and a new sovereign bond, it’s set to lead the market as US issuers retreat amid political retaliation to the climate agenda. *Read more here:* https://on.ft.com/4mUrkhR
Bank of London’s early unicorn swagger has faded. Two years of £12mn losses, staff cuts and regulatory scrutiny now dominate the picture. But a new CEO, board, executive team and an injection of fresh funding aim to reboot its story. *Free to read:* https://on.ft.com/3TeJOvL
Trump’s tariffs have shaken M&A momentum. Fintech deals remain resilient, but industrial and consumer exits face headwinds. Liquidity is there, but the confidence isn’t. *Read more here:* https://on.ft.com/43vEHfy
Not all private credit joint ventures will last. Analysts warn that misaligned incentives and weak governance threaten their future, even as a $1tn outlook for growth and retail expansion keeps the sector buoyant. *Read more here:* https://on.ft.com/4jmor6r