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News2050 net zero goals are ‘no longer realistic’, warns Ortec
New scenario analysis has shown significant economic and investment impacts if the current trajectory of global warming continues, hitting inflation, growth, equities and bonds.
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NewsPoor default offerings could ‘undermine trust and widen generational gap’
Two professional trustees have written an open letter warning the industry of dangers lurking in default strategies that do not adequately reflect the views of their members.
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NewsLPPI commits £500m to new environmental private markets fund
Local Pensions Partnership Investments hired Helena Threlfall last year to run the new strategy, which will invest across private equity, infrastructure, venture capital and natural capital.
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NewsLGPS and MPs’ pension funds invest in social infrastructure vehicle
The two pension schemes have contributed to an initial £100m capital raise for the Newcore Social Infrastructure Income Fund.
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NewsScottish Widows embeds sustainability into new lifetime pension offering
Scottish Widows has revamped its largest default fund to target a higher exposure to growth assets and embed sustainability targets.
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OpinionFiduciary duty and climate change – where we stand
With recent data showing the world’s temperature increase breached the crucial 1.5-degree level, the Society of Pension Professionals’ Donna Matteucci explores the landscape for climate-related investing.
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NewsHow climate change will impact pension portfolios
Failure to transition to a low-carbon economy could cost pension schemes up to 30% in investment losses by 2050, according to new research.
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FeaturesHow master trusts are leading the charge on decarbonisation
The latest TCFD reports from the country’s biggest DC master trusts confirm sustained improvements on carbon emissions. How can they take the next step on their sustainability journeys?
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OpinionHow can pension trustees remain vigilant against greenwashing?
Eversheds Sutherland’s Andrew Black and Samuel Fulda explore how regulators and pension scheme trustees can address greenwashing and greenhushing to further develop their own long-term plans.
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NewsPeople’s Pension halves carbon footprint of main default fund
The £30bn People’s Pension master trust has halved the carbon footprint of its primary default investment fund after implementing a major climate-centric allocation shift.
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NewsInvestors increasingly understand social impact investing
UK’s social impact investment market grew to £10bn at the end of 2023
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NewsESG reporting for pension schemes ‘needs overhaul’ to improve effectiveness
The current reporting regime for environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters is unfit for purpose, according to HS Trustees’ Bobby Riddaway.
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NewsMore ESG reporting raises risk of legal challenges for trustees
Tougher reporting requirements for environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors leave pension schemes and companies more exposed to the risk of legal challenges, a senior lawyer has warned.
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FeaturesMaking net zero a reality
A net zero commitment means putting climate change at the heart of how portfolios are managed. Are UK DC schemes ready?
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NewsHow schemes are holding companies to account on climate change
Border to Coast Pensions Partnership recently exercised its voting rights during the 2023 AGM season to express concern at firms’ approach to managing climate change risks.
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NewsTrustees expected to engage with consultation on social factors
The Taskforce for Social Factors has released a guide for consultation, which includes more than 30 suggestions of how social factors can be better incorporated into investment decisions.
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NewsRethinking fiduciary duty
A tweak to pension schemes’ definition of fiduciary duty is needed, rather than a wholesale rewrite of the law
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NewsReal estate allocations – what to think about in 2024
DB schemes are exiting real estate faster than DC schemes are entering it – which could create problems for the market
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NewsPension funds’ commitment to ESG trumped by cost of living fears - PLSA
The cost of living crisis, infrastructure and emerging markets were some of the issues discussed at this week’s PLSA ESG conference.
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NewsFirst climate change reporting fine issued by TPR
The first fine against a pension scheme for failing to publish a report on trustees’ management and governance of climate-related risks and opportunities has been issued by The Pensions Regulator (TPR).