All Railpen articles
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News
PLSA publishes social factors case studies as a guide for members
PLSA said that addressing social issues can be ‘complex’, from the ‘lack of clear policies to the challenge of navigating measurement metrics’
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Railpen picks BNY Mellon to provide cloud-based data platform
Platform to deliver greater insights from Railpen’s proprietary data for the purpose of investment reporting and generating analytics
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Currency hedging can be big liquidity drain for UK schemes, says Railpen
‘Currency hedging can be a big risk to a portfolio’ says John Greaves
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Pension insurers charter commits to sustainable pension risk transfers
‘The charter delivers on a better articulation of what the pensions community wants from insurers,’ says A4S
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Podcast
#3 Leaders in Investment Podcast: Conversation with Mads Gosvig and John Greaves, Railpen
IPE editorial director Liam Kennedy interviews two of Railpen’s senior directors: Mads Gosvig, chief officer, fiduciary and investment management and John Greaves, director of fiduciary management.
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John Chilman to step down as Railpen chief executive officer
Chilman will retire in 2025, after six years in the role
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People moves: Church Commissioners CIO to leave for overseas job
Plus: Railpen chief financial officer steps down; Bill Galvin joins 3173 Group as CEO
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Analysis
FCA did not consider UK pension funds concerns over listing regime
The Authority set out proposals to make UK listing regime ‘more accessible, effective, and competitive’
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Railpen expects companies to use new ISSB standards ‘at a minimum’
‘In 2024 we will continue to use our voice to advocate for the strong shareholder rights and effective corporate governance, which ultimately benefit both investors and companies,’ says Railpen
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Opinion Pieces
Viewpoint: Unequal voting rights must be phased out
Weakening protections around dual class share structures will not deliver the desired benefits
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News
Railpen framework to help investors assess their capacity to invest in illiquids
The framework focuses on the illiquidity aspect of private markets, rather than the potential for additional return or diversification
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Investor coalition calls for phase out of unequal voting rights
It made recommendations to phase out dual-class structures tailored at different financial market participants
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Railpen merges investment with fiduciary function creating one-stop-shop
As part of the move, Mads Gosvig took on the role of chief officer of fiduciary and investment management
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GFANZ names investors planning for climate transition in bid to ‘generate inspiration’
Railpen, Phoenix Group, Allianz and BlackRock are among a list of investors highlighted for their climate transition plans
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Railpen sustainable ownership review shows members top concerns
Railpen’s sustainable ownership review showed fair treatment of workers, climate change and fair pay as top concerns for members
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Railpen partners with Neuberger Berman in multi-asset credit mandate
It will focus on investment across a broad range of credit sectors covering both the investment grade and non-investment grade spaces
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UK pension funds tell FCA to put the brakes on UK listing regime reforms
’As they are set, the current proposals may not result in more companies listing, but will reduce the standards expected of existing companies,’ says PLSA
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Firms think fund managers are better qualified to vote than stewardship teams
The FRC prepares to review the UK Steward Code and other regulatory tools later this year
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UK roundup: Brunel and NEST to vote against chair at BP AGM
Plus: Railpen-led investor group launches workforce directors guidance; Carillion completes buy-in deal with Just Group
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Sweden’s AP funds gather pension majors to coax tech giants on human rights
AP Funds’ Council on Ethics convenes institutional investor group including Railpen, APG, PGGM and USS for joint engagement with Alphabet, Meta and others