The Investment Association has called on UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak to bring forward a “competitive” Budget next week for the country’s financial services sector that will aid the transition to net zero.
The Chancellor was urged by the investment trade body to ensure the UK remains a leading international finance hub in his budget - due to be presented on 27 October - while also allowing the investment management industry to "play its part in the fight against climate change". The IA said Sunak needs to build on the delivery pathways outlined in the Treasury's Net Zero Strategy to develop clear, long-term, sector-specific net zero transition plans. According to the IA, further detail on the roadmap to net zero is needed if investors are to support the transition in different sectors o...
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