Pension schemes with recent valuation dates are expected to achieve improved funding levels, the Pensions Regulator has predicted, while many schemes in deficit should be able to maintain or reduce deficit repair contributions.
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The importance of incorporating sustainability risks into covenant assessment
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May 27, 2022
In this article, Michael Bushnell explains why trustees should assess sustainability risks and how to do that in practice.
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How should schemes factor in members’ ESG concerns?
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May 26, 2022
A pension fund’s fiduciary responsibilities and members’ environmental, social and governance concerns can go hand in hand, but education and communication are the keys to achieving it.
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Pension fund focus on ESG opens questions over insurer back books
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May 26, 2022
Billions of assets purchased by insurers to back UK retirement promises have the potential to drive corporate progress on issues such as climate change, and pension fund trustees are now indicating a willingness to pay extra for better stewardship.
EAPF invests in sustainable credit, most schemes plan for net zero
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May 24, 2022
ESG spotlight: A roundup of the latest news on environmental, social and governance initiatives, including investment in sustainable private credit by the £4.3bn Environment Agency Pension Fund, nearly three-quarters of schemes set to have net zero plans, and a pair of ESG guides issued for trustees.
From beliefs to implementation: Get on your sustainability governance A-game
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May 23, 2022
Regulation and new reporting requirements provide impetus, but it’s become increasingly important for trustees to ensure sustainability governance is at its A-game.
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How should trustees build sustainability into governance?
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May 20, 2022
Video: Helen Prior, client director at Cardano, explains how trustees can improve their scheme governance when it comes to sustainability.
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Lambeth eyes affordable housing, BCPP picks ESG data provider
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May 19, 2022
ESG spotlight: A roundup of the latest news on environmental, social and governance initiatives, including the London Borough of Lambeth Pension Fund planning investment in affordable housing, and the Border to Coast Pensions Partnership appointing an ESG data provider.
Government issues call for evidence on climate investment
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May 16, 2022
On the go: The UK government is exploring ways to increase the mobilisation of public and private investment to achieve 2030 climate and nature targets in emerging and developing economies, having launched a call for evidence on May 12.
Holding asset managers’ feet to the fire on ESG: Engage or swap out?
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May 16, 2022
Swapping out fund managers can be a laborious process, but some pension funds are willing to consider it if asset managers will not step up to the mark on environmental, social and governance factors.
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