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Features
Catherine Howarth: ESG statements are just the start
Pension schemes are engaging with issues such as climate change more than ever before, but there is still a lot of work to do before the industry starts seeing real implementation and delivery, says ShareAction’s chief executive, Catherine Howarth.
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NewsShell MND elections reignite debate over selection panels
The Shell Contributory Pension Fund announced elections for member-nominated trustees last month, with campaigners calling on members to seize the opportunity and appoint climate risk-conscious representatives.
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Ex-energy secretary: Force divestment from companies flouting Paris accord
Former energy secretary Sir Ed Davey outlined his “radical but practical” vision to tackle climate change in Westminster on Wednesday, as cross-party pressure mounts on the government to take action.
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IGC reports are ‘vague’ and lacking information, says Labour MP
The effectiveness of independent governance committees has come under the spotlight in the Work & Pensions Committee’s hearing on pension costs and transparency inquiry, with the bodies blasted for lacking information.
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FeaturesIslington scheme to wind down carbon investment
The London Borough of Islington Pension Fund has agreed to reduce its investment in fossil fuels, following lobbying efforts from local environmental activist group Fossil Free Islington.
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NewsDWP scraps plans for schemes to check members’ ethical views
Controversial plans by the government to force trustees to outline how they have taken members’ ethical views into account in their investment strategies have been scrapped, it was revealed on Monday.
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FeaturesWest Midlands to divest from arms manufacturer
The West Midlands Pension Fund has agreed to divest from South Korean arms manufacturer Hanwha Corporation after years of sustained pressure on the company from institutional investors across the globe in relation to cluster munitions.
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OpinionHow would extending the remit of IGCs to cover SRI boost outcomes?
First Actuarial’s Henry Tapper argues that a responsible approach to investment, turning saving into delayed spending, might help savers engage with their pension.
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Should pension schemes become more litigious?
In 2009, the Royal Bank of Scotland admitted that it had incurred billions of dollars in losses in relation to its subprime exposures and acquisition of Dutch bank ABN Amro.
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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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OpinionEngagement and divestment are not mutually exclusive
Jeanne Martin from ShareAction gives an update on the progress of climate-related investor initiatives, and argues that divestment and engagement should be seen as complementary tools in the ESG toolbox.
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IGC reporting fails to identify value for money
Independent governance committees are failing to adequately report the value for money represented by their respective providers, according to a new report ranking the committees on scrutiny and transparency.
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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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OpinionCan we afford for members not to be engaged?
From the blog: Steve Webb recently argued that changing how people make choices is the “one thing” that has reversed the fall in membership of workplace pensions.
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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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