The UK Stewardship Code 2020 took effect on 1 January 2020 and sets high expectations of those investing money on behalf of UK savers and pensioners. It defines stewardship as the responsible allocation, management and oversight of capital to create long-term value for clients and beneficiaries leading to sustainable benefits for the economy, the environment and society.
You can find more information on the FRC Stewardship Code webpage.
The FRC has published a Review of Early Reporting to the Stewardship Code. The purpose of the Review is to support prospective signatories in meeting this new reporting requirements.
Consultation and Discussion Paper
The Stewardship Code was revised following a consultation which closed on 29 March 2019. To find out more about the consultation and read the Feedback Statement, please click here.
In January 2019, the FRC and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a Discussion Paper, Building a regulatory framework for effective stewardship (DP 19/1). The FCA has published a Feedback Statement in response to the feedback.
Member event
View materials from the member roundtable 'Introduction to the Stewardship Code - for the Real Estate Industry' held on Wednesday 24th February 2021.