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NewsAsset managers failing to combat crises
Asset managers continue to drag their feet in the adoption and implementation of measures to combat the “the most dangerous human and natural crises of our time”, according to a report released by ShareAction.
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NewsMarkets forced public sector funds to mull direction change in Q4 2022
Data crunch: UK local government pension schemes continued to review their investment strategies in the fourth quarter of 2022 in light of the results of March’s round of triennial actuarial valuations.
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NewsNest and Cushon explore forestry, Manchester commits to infra
ESG spotlight: A roundup of the latest news on environmental, social and governance initiatives, including Nest and Cushon looking to explore forestry investments, and the Greater Manchester Pension Fund committing to sustainable infrastructure.
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NewsBiggest asset managers accused of blocking ESG shareholder proposals
Non-profit ShareAction says the lack of support by BlackRock and other major companies has stymied investors’ environmental and social ambitions.
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People NewsOmbudsman Anthony Arter awarded in New Year honours
On the go: The Pensions Ombudsman, the chief executive of NatWest, and the former chair of the Investment Association are among those who have been given awards in the King’s New Year honours list.
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FeaturesWhat’s on the ESG radar for schemes in 2023?
What's on the ESG radar for schemes in 2023? As interest in ESG investing continues to grow, schemes are being encouraged to make the concept of socially responsible investment 'more tangible' to saversEnterkeywords.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, sans-serif;}.sh_embed * {-webkit-box-sizing: border-box;-moz-box-sizing: border-box;box-sizing: ...
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NewsPPF urged to consider FCA authorisation
The Department for Work and Pensions has encouraged the Pension Protection Fund’s board and executive to consider seeking authorisation by the Financial Conduct Authority, either for the PPF itself or for a subsidiary.
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FeaturesSchemes turn their attentions to biodiversity data requirements
Rob Langston | December 20, 2022
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FeaturesSchemes target sustainable alternative investments
Analysis: UK pension schemes are among the institutional investors across Europe that have maintained a strong focus on alternatives, particularly infrastructure, as investment activity picked up in November, according to MandateWire data.
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NewsSmart Pension makes first green bond investment with Mirova fund
On the go: The £2bn Smart Pension Master Trust has announced its first green bond investment in the Mirova Global Green Bond Fund.
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NewsCOP15: Being ‘nature positive’ makes economic sense
At the first ever “finance day” held at the COP15 biodiversity conference in Montreal, Canada, on December 14 the message from speakers was unequivocal.
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NewsRules to remove DC charge cap fees due in the new year
The government will lay regulations to remove fees from the defined contribution charge cap early next year, one of a number of pensions-related proposals included in the reforms aimed at improving the competitiveness of the UK’s financial services sector.
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NewsBorder to Coast invests in private markets
On the go: The £38.3bn Border to Coast Pensions Partnership, which handles the assets of 11 Local Government Pension Scheme funds worth a collective £60bn, has made initial commitments to its second private markets programme, first launched in April 2022.
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NewsBorder to Coast appoints Robeco for voting support
On the go: The £38.3bn Border to Coast Pensions Partnership, which handles the assets of 11 Local Government Pension Scheme funds worth a collective £60bn, has reappointed Robeco to provide it with voting and engagement support services.
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NewsRailpen leads bondholder stewardship group
ESG spotlight: A roundup of the latest news on environmental, social and governance initiatives, including the launch of a new bondholders’ stewardship working group, the adoption of a formal ESG policy by BlackRock’s LifePath UK DC investment strategy, and a new global standard for stewardship resourcing.
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NewsPodcast: Should pension schemes invest in biodiversity?
Podcast: Biodiversity is a nascent theme for environmental, social and governance-focused investors, offering pension schemes the opportunity to invest for good and diversify their portfolios. Should pension schemes allocate capital towards this space? Newton Investment Management head of sustainable investment Therese Niklasson and NatureAlpha founder Dr Vian Sharif discuss biodiversity and pension scheme investment.
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NewsRailways Pension Scheme manager updates voting policy
On the go: Railpen, the manager of the £35bn Railways Pension Scheme, has introduced new voting policies on cyber security, climate transition and biodiversity, and mental health for its 2023 annual meeting season.