ESG spotlight: A roundup of the latest news on environmental, social and governance initiatives, with the Border to Coast Pensions Partnership appointing a climate change consultant, and Kempen Capital Management setting a carbon emissions goal for its portfolios.

Some of the UK’s most prominent pension schemes are dialling down their exposure to Russian assets in response to its attack on Ukraine.

On the go: The coronavirus pandemic is driving uncertainty over life expectancies over the next five to 10 years, according to new research.

Councillors responsible for the £10bn Merseyside Pension Fund have delayed a decision over its investments in companies active in occupied Palestinian territories.

CPD: Spiralling inflation is a concern among institutional investors. Alex Janiaud asks what actions pension schemes have taken to prepare for the current boom in prices.

On the go: Investment management fees across some asset classes have moved upwards after years of decline, according to new research.

An amendment to the upcoming pensions bill tabled by Conservative MP Robert Jenrick, which is aimed at limiting the Local Government Pension Scheme funds’ association with Israeli boycotts, is not expected to be backed by parliament.

On the go: Former property developer Michael McNamara has been allowed to shield his savings in an Irish pension scheme from creditors after the High Court confirmed its own 2020 ruling.

On the go: Some £1tn of the UK’s defined benefit pension liabilities will be insured by the end of 2031, according to new research.

Video: As Europe is disrupted by an energy crisis, pension schemes can participate in the transition from fossil fuels into wind and solar energy, argues Michael Urban, deputy head of sustainability research at Lombard Odier Investment Managers.