Corporate governance
In-depth reporting on corporate governance and its impact on investments for our pension fund and asset management readers from IPE’s award-winning journalists
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NewsFCA publishes review of transition finance for climate solutions
Regulator says UK is primed for green investments, and large investors should focus on demand signals and policy advocacy
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Opinion PiecesPension investors cannot afford to ignore the resilience premium
Planetary change is repricing assets – trustees need better signals to identify the long-term premiums for climate resilience
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NewsTrustees told to retain accountability as TPR sets expectations for pension AI use
The Pensions Regulator clarifies expectations on AI use, warning trustees that accountability remains unchanged despite rapid adoption across pensions
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NewsShell AGM climate vote signals investor doubt but falls short of expectations
Follow This says Shell investors remain concerned about fossil fuel risk, despite management securing broad backing at its annual general meeting
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AnalysisPragmatism rules as ISSB pivots on nature
The international baseline for environmental reporting is evolving following International Sustainability Standards Board’s compromise on its nature timeline
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AnalysisIPE ESG Briefing: Climate index challenges and innovations
Plus: European Parliament outlines initial SFDR position; Investor groups split over future of Shareholder Rights Directive
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Opinion PiecesEuropean asset owners can pave way in fight against system-wide corruption
Raj Thamotheram says responsible investment has failed to tackle system-wide corruption that is now being enabled by the US administration
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NewsMarket-led narrative on climate action has hit ‘fundamental limits’
LSE researchers warn asset owners must reset climate strategies around policy, mandates and practical levers for real-world transition
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NewsPRI data shows asset owners tighten RI oversight of managers
Data by Principles for Responsible Investment shows asset owners are increasing scrutiny of managers and deepening RI implementation efforts
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NewsInvestors seek support for pressure on Shell climate disclosure
Major pension funds representing over €1trn in assets are pressuring Shell ahead of its AGM, following BP’s shareholder revolt over similar climate disclosure demands
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NewsInvestor groups split over future of Shareholder Rights Directive
Debate intensifies over EU shareholder rules, with conflicting views on stewardship, proxy advisers and disclosure
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NewsUK SDR label imbalance could curb pension scheme use, FCA acknowledges
The UK regulator says it is committed to working with the industry to understand why more fixed income managers or funds are not seeking a label
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NewsNBIM tells Brussels Europe’s shareholder voting chain is not working
Norway’s SWF manager laments ‘fragmented system that undermines effective shareholder voting’ and makes it harder to support companies
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NewsEU parliament outlines initial thinking on SFDR overhaul
Draft report shows broad support for the European Commission’s plan to turn SFDR into a labelling regime
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NewsBorder to Coast tightens definition of engagement
At IPE’s recent Transition conference, Colin Baines said new definition requires a ‘point of difference’ with a company and an effort to ‘either change behaviour or secure new disclosures’
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NewsPFA urges strong oversight of defence as sector gains ground in portfolios
ESG investing in defence is about robust frameworks rather than ‘pretending defence is a clean industry’, says PFA investment officer
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NewsInvestors request regulatory review of HSBC, PwC over climate accounting
AkademikerPension, NEST and Merseyside Pension Fund have asked the UK’s Financial Reporting Council to investigate the firms over their account of climate risks
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NewsBASF faces investor challenge over climate lobbying ahead of AGM
Investors challenge BASF over climate lobbying, urging alignment with EU carbon pricing and net-zero goals
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NewsShareholder revolt at BP AGM over climate and governance
Early reports suggest investors have voted against management on two key proposals
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NewsISSB decides against standalone standard for nature disclosures
Instead, it will employ a ‘practice statement’ to explain how companies can provide nature-related disclosures in accordance with existing standards
