On the go: Fewer than one in five transport companies are on track to limit climate change to 2C, according to the Transition Pathway Initiative, as the imperative for asset owners to take action intensifies.
Investment
QE is running out of steam in all markets, Amundi finds
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December 4, 2019
On the go: Quantitative easing has destabilised pension finances and is at the point of reducing returns, according to research from Create-Research and asset manager Amundi.
Only three asset managers ‘walking the walk’ on climate change
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December 2, 2019
Among the world’s 15 largest asset managers, only three companies are making the grade on environmental, social and governance considerations, a report from InfluenceMap shows.
Fiduciary tenders become mandatory for 20% of assets
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November 28, 2019
On the go: The Pensions Regulator has updated its trustee guidance to reflect new requirements to tender for fiduciary management services.
Lloyds to cut chief executive pensions allowance
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November 27, 2019
On the go: Lloyds Banking Group is planning to cut the pensions allowance of its chief executive by more than £220,000, while increasing contributions to its staff.
SNP vows to end executive pay pensions gap
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November 27, 2019
On the go: The Scottish National Party will support moves to ensure executive pension contributions are the same as for all workers.
Border to Coast launches £5bn global equity fund
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November 22, 2019
On the go: Border to Coast Pensions Partnership has launched a Global Equity Alpha Fund, with assets worth £5bn spread across four asset managers hired in June.
Woodford debacle wipes out £63m from Kent Council Fund
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November 21, 2019
On the go: The Kent County Council Superannuation Fund has seen the value of its holdings in Woodford Investment Management’s flagship fund fall 24 per cent in six months, wiping out £63m.
Nest diversifies with global corporate bond mandate
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November 14, 2019
On the go: Master trust Nest has appointed Wells Fargo Asset Management to manage a global corporate bond mandate.
The DC Debate: How investors can incorporate ESG factors into their portfolios
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November 14, 2019
What makes a successful strategy for ESG, how else can investors incorporate ESG considerations into their portfolios, and how can passive and pooled investors act on the beliefs set out in their new SIPs? These are some of the questions discussed in this month’s DC debate.
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