All Stewardship articles – Page 3
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NewsIndustry body launches new ESG guide for trustees
On the go: The Society of Pension Professionals has launched an environmental, social and governance guide for pension trustees, aimed at schemes that do not have size and resources to effectively manage its integration.
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NewsOne-third of applicants declined in UK Stewardship Code revamp
On the go: More than 60 applicants to the revamped UK Stewardship Code did not make the final list of companies complying with high standards of stewardship for those investing money on behalf of UK savers and pensioners.
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NewsFederated Hermes agrees to acquire remaining interest in HFML
On the go: Federated Hermes agreed on Thursday to obtain the remaining 29.5 per cent interest in Hermes Fund Managers Limited held by the BT Pension Scheme.
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OpinionThe long road to net zero
Last August, the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change published a consultation setting out how large institutional investors, such as pension funds, could begin to “decarbonise” their portfolios.
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NewsRailpen targets net-zero, LGPS funds invest in renewable assets
ESG spotlight: AA roundup of the latest news on environmental, social and governance initiatives, with the Railways Pension Scheme pledging to reduce carbon emissions, Local Government Pension Scheme funds investing in a renewable strategy, and new signatories to the Green Pensions Charter.
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FeaturesIs China the elephant in the ESG room?
With demand for an environmental, social and governance focus in equity portfolios surging, institutional investors question whether China can deliver in the battle against climate change, with specialists pointing out the “huge potential” of engagement in these areas.
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NewsNorfolk Council scheme extends investment consultancy framework
On the go: Norfolk County Council, acting on behalf of its own circa £3.6bn pension fund and a number of other UK Local Government Pension Schemes, has announced an extension to the duration of the National LGPS investment consultancy framework as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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NewsSchemes urged to hire independent trustees for better governance
On the go: Pension schemes should appoint an independent professional trustee that can help navigate the increasing complexity and risk involved in day-to-day operations, Willis Towers Watson has advised.
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NewsIndustry focus shifts toward the ‘S’ in ESG
Three quarters of Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association members intend to review their social policy in the coming year, according to its response to the government’s consultation focusing on social risks and opportunities for occupational pension schemes.
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NewsMajority of savers not aware of net-zero pension goals
On the go: The majority of savers (87 per cent) do not understand the importance of having their pension investments aligned with net-zero goals, according to new data from Legal & General Investment Management.
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