All Investment articles – Page 35
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NewsLGPS seeks UN clarity on Israel investment comments
On the go: The Local Government Pension Committee and the Local Authority Pension Fund Forum are to arrange a call with UN special rapporteur Michael Lynk, seeking clarity over his comments on investments in contested Israeli settlements.
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NewsIndustry suggests improvements to climate reporting requirements
Industry experts have broadly welcomed proposals from the Department for Work and Pensions to introduce a suite of new climate and investment reporting requirements, but cautioned that there are still improvements to be made.
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OpinionPrivate debt can help schemes reach endgame goals
Buck’s principal and actuary Ian Burns explains why private debt can be suited for pension schemes with a long-term investment outlook looking for extra income as a way to reach endgame.
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NewsLGPS Central appoints property and investment manager
On the go: LGPS Central, which has around £49bn in assets under management on behalf of eight Local Government Pension Scheme funds, has awarded a contract for property and investment management services.
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NewsSolvency II reform could unlock ‘tens of billions’ in investments
On the go: The reform of the EU’s Solvency II requirements would unlock a “Brexit bonus” amounting to “tens of billions” of pounds in long-term infrastructure investment, according to a new report from the Pension Insurance Corporation.
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NewsBT, Ford and M&S schemes’ inflation judicial review granted
On the go: The trustees of the BT, Ford and Marks and Spencer pension schemes announced on Wednesday that their application for a judicial review of the decision to replace the retail price index with the consumer price index including housing costs from 2030 has been granted.
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NewsMachine learning can help investors tackle fast fashion ESG issues
The depths of fast fashion’s environmental, social and governance issues make evaluation of the problems difficult, but technological solutions are making it more accessible.
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NewsNest and UBS divest from ‘unresponsive’ energy companies
On the go: Asset manager UBS has jettisoned “unresponsive” energy companies from its suite of climate-aware funds, including one it manages on behalf of Nest.
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NewsSavers stick to default funds despite ESG concerns
On the go: Despite savers showing an interest in investing their pensions responsibly, only one in five workplace scheme members have converted their investments into green funds, research has shown.
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NewsTriumph International scheme agrees buy-in with L&G
On the go: The Triumph International Pension Scheme has agreed a full £49m buy-in with Legal & General Assurance Society.
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NewsWho should be changing fast fashion?
Fast-fashion brands have been embroiled in scandals, but investor initiatives and trustee engagement are telling labels that being green is in this season.
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PodcastsPodcast: Fiduciary trumps politics if divesting from ‘illegal Israeli settlements’
Podcast: Local Government Pension Schemes looking to divest from Israel should do so on grounds of sustainability and fiduciary responsibility, not because of politics and personal morality, says Richard Butcher, managing director of PTL. He is joined by Ian Neale, Aries Insight co-founder, to discuss divestment, defined benefit funding and ageing populations.
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NewsSocial benefits a deciding factor in real estate investment allocations
On the go: More than half of scheme professionals believe institutional investors are planning to increase their allocations to real estate vehicles that provide social benefits over the next two years, according to new research.
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NewsInvestors facing up to the social costs of fast fashion
Fast fashion is big business but often negatively associated with workers’ rights issues. Can interested investors successfully ensure they are not contributing to poor working conditions?
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NewsDB schemes derisk investments as funding levels improve
On the go: Defined benefit schemes are increasingly looking to derisk their investment approach to protect their improved funding levels, according to new research from Aon.
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FeaturesIs any sovereign worth the greenium?
Issuance of green sovereign debt is rocketing and investors remain prepared to pay a greenium, but standard paper still has a role to play.
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NewsRegulators’ value for money paper branded ‘utopian’ by SPP
On the go: The Society of Pension Professionals has criticised the “utopian” value for money discussion paper published by the Pensions Regulator and the Financial Conduct Authority, arguing that there is “no practical way” of achieving the goals set out.
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NewsLGPS pool appoints adviser for net zero 2050 plan
On the go: The Local Pensions Partnership has appointed Chronos Sustainability to work on a partnership target of attaining net zero emissions by 2050.
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NewsAsset owners need to address fast-fashion environmental impact
Fast fashion has transformed the ready-to-wear industry, but with consumers making a saving, how is the environment footing the bill?
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NewsLondon CIV launches passive equity Paris-aligned fund
On the go: London CIV, which oversees around £26bn on behalf of 32 London Local Government Pension Scheme funds worth a collective £45bn, has launched its Passive Equity Progressive Paris Aligned Fund.