More ESG news – Page 37
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Hammersmith & Fulham weighs up fossil fuel divestment
The £1bn London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham Superannuation Fund is discussing whether to lower its fossil fuel exposure as part of its next investment strategy review.
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OpinionESG is a growth strategy
Editorial: Applying environmental, social and governance factors to investment is no longer the obscure practice of a handful of believers.
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NewsEthics v profit: Should pension funds divest from ‘sin stocks’?
PLSA Investment Conference 2018: A debate on investment in so-called sin stocks threw up questions around what it means for pension funds to act ethically, and whether the regulatory risk associated with such stocks makes divestment financially sound.
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OpinionFinancial and social returns can be easy bedfellows – if the will is there
Social investment is not new, it has a long and proud history. However, it is far from common in pension schemes.
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MPs probe pension funds on climate risk amid wider ESG push
MPs are probing pension funds on their approach to climate change risk, as experts expect a ‘multi-pronged attack’ to push environmental concerns higher up trustee agendas.
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Opinion
Pensions industry still behind on gender pay gap
Analysis: The pensions industry is slowly publishing its gender pay gap data, and it does not make for pleasant reading.
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OpinionEngagement and divestment are not mutually exclusive
The role and responsibility of fiduciary investors in accelerating low-carbon global prosperity has recently entered the public debate in a big way.
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OpinionResponsible investing should be a fiduciary duty
Common arguments against responsible investing need breaking down, and breaking down now.
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FeaturesSouth Yorks plumps for alts as equity concerns bite
The South Yorkshire Pension Fund is trimming its equity exposure and allocating to a range of alternatives, as part of a wide-ranging review that reaffirms the fund’s commitment to environmental, social and governance-based principles.
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Consultants commit to flagging ESG factors
Sixteen investment consultancy firms have said that they will seek to ensure that pension schemes take into account environmental, social and governance factors where they are financially material.
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OpinionHow shareholder activism is driving better corporate governance
In recent years, some shareholders have become more active in pushing for change at the companies that they invest in. Asset managers, activist hedge funds and even individual investors have led calls for better practices in Britain’s boardrooms.
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Govt 'minded' to introduce mandatory trustee ESG statements
The government is to consult on whether trustees should be required to state their policies on sustainability, member concerns and stewardship, and will clarify current legislation as part of a wider push to increase pension investment in social and illiquid assets.
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Features
What schemes can do to drive value for members
The job of a defined contribution default fund is simple; to generate enough savings to fund a meaningful income for an individual at retirement. Of course, in the real world, it is not as straightforward as that.
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DB advisers could be sued over climate change risk
Defined benefit investment consultants and actuaries may be legally bound to advise on material climate change risk, according to new research.
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Opinion
When money meets religion: Sharia compliant pensions in the UK
Islamic finance is a fascinating and challenging domain. The industry’s assets were valued at $2tn (£1.5tn) globally at the end of 2016, according to S&P Global Ratings.
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OpinionThe challenges of passive ESG investment
The universe of passive and smart beta products with an environmental, social and governance-based dimension has expanded significantly over the past five years.
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OpinionPath to new savings culture needs change of direction
From the blog: In his recent article, ‘A pension system to support everyone’, pensions minister Guy Opperman highlights the impressive achievements of pensions auto-enrolment. It’s a huge success story for both government and the pensions industry.
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OpinionReady for the next 20 years?
Pensions Expert 20th Anniversary: The future of pensions has never been less certain than it is today.
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FeaturesShould schemes engage in more shareholder activism?
Analysis: Facebook has cancelled its plan to issue a new type of non-voting shares following pressure from investors, but some have said UK pension funds lack the size to exert similar influence.
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OpinionESG investment is here to stay
Pensions Expert 20th Anniversary: One of the biggest developments in pensions and investment over the past 20 years has been the rise of environmental, social and governance investing.