More ESG news – Page 19
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OpinionThe future of DC schemes: Go big and go green
Two trends have been rocking defined contribution schemes in recent years: environmental, social and governance investing and consolidation. Together, they are changing the shape of the market.
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NewsPMI launches new diploma for pension professionals
On the go: The Pensions Management Institute is launching a new diploma in pension trusteeship.
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NewsEnergy company scheme appoints new fiduciary manager
On the go: The £642m Uniper Group of the Electricity Supply Pension Scheme has awarded a £570m fiduciary management mandate to Kempen Capital Management.
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NewsLondon Borough of Newham invests in Paris-aligned index fund
On the go: The £1.6bn London Borough of Newham Pension Fund has invested in a new environmental, social and governance fund with Legal & General Investment Management.
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NewsOnly a quarter of ESG funds receive green rating
On the go: There is still room for improvement for asset managers when it comes to environmental, social and governance investment funds, since only a quarter of these received a green score in analysis from pensions consultancy XPS.
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FeaturesBetter data needed for schemes to tackle modern slavery
As pension schemes struggle with data on modern slavery in global chains, corporate engagement takes the lead in the battle to tackle social issues.
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NewsOne-third of applicants declined in UK Stewardship Code revamp
On the go: More than 60 applicants to the revamped UK Stewardship Code did not make the final list of companies complying with high standards of stewardship for those investing money on behalf of UK savers and pensioners.
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OpinionMore sustainability disclosure requirements coming to pensions?
Hot on the heels of the new climate change regulations that will apply to many pension schemes from October 1 2021, the chancellor of the exchequer has indicated that even more pensions sustainability legislation could be on the cards.
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NewsLGPS funds and pools cement bet on alts in Q2
LGPS funds and pools cement bet on alts in Q2Data crunch: LGPS funds awarded 37 mandates to asset managers during the second quarter, a time when these schemes and local authority pools increased their allocations to alternative investmentsEnterkeywords.sh_embed {position: relative;height: auto;width:100%;z-index: 0;overflow: hidden;background-color: #222;color: white;font-family: 'Lato', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, ...
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NewsTPR’s ESG guidance raises industry concerns on privacy and penalties
The Pensions Regulator’s draft guidance on climate change reporting and governance is not sufficiently clear on what constitutes compliance, and the watchdog needs to provide clarity on its approach to discretionary penalties, the Society of Pension Professionals has warned.
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NewsMajority of climate-themed funds are misaligned with Paris goals
More than half of climate-themed funds in the market are misaligned with the goals of the Paris Agreement, with State Street Corporation, UBS Group and BlackRock having the highest negative scores, new research has shown.
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OpinionDC members must reassess passive approaches to achieve climate goals
Fixed income assets are a core part of every defined contribution member’s journey as they get close to retirement.
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NewsPeers valued for ESG guidance as data concerns hamper reliability
When it comes to guidance on environmental, social and governance matters, pension professionals prefer to rely on their peers instead of asset managers, consultants and industry bodies, as clear messaging is dependant on transparent data, experts say.
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NewsTPR to amend single code as industry slates new requirements
The Pensions Regulator’s combined code of practice has been dealt a blow after widespread industry criticism forced it to scrap new rules on unregulated investments, while the fate of its proposed “own risk assessment” remains uncertain.
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PodcastsPodcast: Covid-19 could have killed the PLSA
Podcast: The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association “could have died” from the financial damage wrought by the Covid-19 pandemic, and was only saved thanks to prudent long-term planning. Richard Butcher, managing director of PTL, reflects on his tenure as PLSA chair in an episode covering guaranteed minimum pensions guidance, master trusts and bespoke indices for environmental, social and governance investments.
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NewsDIY strategies are ‘better and cheaper way’ to do ESG investing
Customisation of index strategies and direct ownership of equities is a more efficient and cost-effective way of investing sustainably than using ‘off-the-shelf’ index products, according to SigTech, which offers quant technologies to investors.
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NewsHow vegan members can align their pension with their lifestyle
The vegan market is on the rise in the UK. In 2019, more than 600,000 of the UK population classified themselves as vegan, and nearly half of this population cited ethical reasons as a primary motivator.
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NewsPPF 7800 Index falls but surplus remains
On the go: The aggregate surplus of the 5,318 defined benefit pension schemes potentially eligible to join the Pension Protection Fund is estimated to have decreased to £62.4bn at the end of July, from a surplus of £99bn at the end of June, the latest figures from the lifeboat fund show.
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NewsHymans Robertson joins impact investing community
On the go: Hymans Robertson has announced that it has joined the impact investing community, Pensions for Purpose.
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NewsBrunel Pension Partnership launches listed markets fund
On the go: The £28bn Brunel Pension Partnership has launched its £2.1bn Sterling Corporate Bond Fund, selecting Royal London Asset Management to handle the assets.