Implementing the 2026 Stewardship Code: Insights and Guidance from the FRC
Description
This session will feature insights from Andrea Tweedie, Head of Stewardship at the FRC, who will share the FRC’s current thinking on implementing the updated Code. This promises to be an engaging and insightful session designed to help members navigate changes to the Code. IA members will have the opportunity to engage directly with the FRC, asking questions about practical application of the Code, and discuss any challenges or queries you are experiencing as you begin planning your reporting against the new requirements.
The webinar will also address key issues raised through the IA’s recent engagement with the FRC and our response to the FRC’s guidance consultation, including vital implementation questions around feedback approaches, assessment criteria, and the role of guidance and best practice documents. Attendees will gain practical insights and answers to their queries, ahead of implementing the 2026 Code.
WHY ATTEND
- Hear directly from the FRC - Gain exclusive insights from Andrea Tweedie, Head of Stewardship at the FRC, on how the regulator is approaching implementation of the updated Code.
- Stay ahead of 2026 Code changes - Understand what the new requirements mean in practice and how to start preparing your reporting and stewardship activities effectively.
- Engage in live Q&A with the FRC - Take advantage of a rare opportunity to ask questions directly to the FRC and clarify challenges around interpretation, reporting, and compliance.
- Learn from IA-FRC dialogue - Benefit from the IA’s ongoing engagement with the FRC and hear how recent feedback and consultation responses are shaping guidance and expectations.
- Gain practical, actionable insights - Walk away with clear next steps and practical takeaways on applying the Code, including guidance on feedback mechanisms, assessment criteria, and best practice approaches.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Stewardship and ESG professionals - Those responsible for stewardship reporting, engagement, and integration of ESG considerations within investment processes.
- Governance and compliance teams - Individuals ensuring alignment with the UK Stewardship Code and broader regulatory expectations.
- Investor relations and reporting leads - Professionals involved in preparing or overseeing stewardship and sustainability disclosures.
- Asset managers and asset owners - IA members and others seeking clarity on how the 2026 Code updates will affect their reporting and assessment.
- Policy and responsible investment specialists - Those tracking regulatory developments and contributing to stewardship frameworks within their organisations.
SPEAKERS
Andrew Ninian, Director of Stewardship, Risk and Tax, The Investment Association
Andrew is responsible for representing The Investment Association members interests as institutional investors on stewardship and corporate governance matters. Andrew also has executive team responsibility for the IA’s Risk and Tax Unit focussing on business risks affecting member firms.
Andrew is responsible for working with members to set the IA guidelines for investee companies and has oversight of The IA's voting research service IVIS, including company consultation and engagement. Andrew also oversees the IA’s work on helping to improve member practices on stewardship and policy development on stewardship and corporate governance matters.
Andrew joined The Investment Association in June 2014, through merger of the Investment Affairs division of the ABI with the IMA. Andrew read Economics at the University of Bath. Andrew is a member of the FTSE Russell Policy Advisory Board and the Advisory Panel to the FTSE Women Leaders Review.
Andrea Tweedie, Head of Stewardship, UK Financial Reporting Council
Andrea is Head of Stewardship at the UK Financial Reporting Council (FRC). Andrea oversees the UK Stewardship Code, leading policy development, thought leadership and the annual assessment process for UK Stewardship Code signatories. First launched in 2010, the UK Stewardship Code has 299 signatories, representing £56tn assets under management. Andrea is a member of the UK Stewardship Regulators Group and the ICGN Global Codes and Standards network.
PRICING
Free to attend