Corporate governance – Page 14
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NewsSwitzerland holds back on state greenwashing regulation
Federal Council gives instead the green light to new self-regulatory provisions that will soon come into force
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NewsPension funds call on Tesla to keep to one share, one vote
Investor Coalition for Equal Votes says ‘Tesla gives us particular cause for concern’
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NewsClimate remains core ESG focus for institutional investors, Morningstar finds
Climate, biodiversity, water, and reporting around Scope 3 emissions emerging as material factors in driving investment policy
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NewsESAs publish final greenwashing report calling for critical scrutiny
Key recommendations set out have included increasing human resources and expertise, along with increased use of tools for greater access to data
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NewsDanish doctors’ pension fund votes down climate-failing bank majors
Lægernes Pension boasts 2024 climate targets achieved ahead of schedule, largely through exclusions
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NewsSwiss asset management association backs self-regulation on greenwashing
The Swiss Finance Ministry (FDF) is also working on a regulation to implement the Federal Council’s view on fighting greenwashing
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NewsIlmarinen homes in on remuneration policies at Finnish companies
Finnish pensions heavyweight outlines its idea of a good reward system, after focusing on executive pay in AGM season, amid greater transparency
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NewsAsset managers to face challenges implementing FCA’s SDR package
FCA publishes final rules on UK SDR and investment labels, while anti-greenwashing rule omes into force
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NewsNBIM backs simpler targets to achieve long-term sustainable investments
NBIM climate lead said the fund’s long term views enables it to step out of certain ‘highly politicised discussions’.
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NewsASIP ESG reporting guidelines lay obstacle course for Swiss pension funds
Pension funds have taken the ASIP ESG reporting standards as an opportunity to start or expand public ESG reporting
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NewsInstitutional investors condemn Exxon’s Follow This lawsuit
ExxonMobil’s lawsuit to dismiss a shareholder resolution undermines the current system of shareholder advocacy in the US, investors argue
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NewsWhat do ESMA’s sustainable fund-naming rules mean for asset managers?
New guidelines apply to all EU funds and could lead to divestments and rebrands for thousands, as well as SFDR shake-up
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NewsSwiss BVK expands voting rights policy for global and EM equities
The fund has also established a working group to start reporting on ESG investing in government bonds
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NewsLGPS funds ‘must’ provide clear evidence of compliance with TPR’s general code
With each fund having its own specific actions to show that robust governance processes are in place, ongoing monitoring will be vital, says Hymans Robertson
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NewsISSB to issue feedback statement, urged to tread carefully on human rights
The ISSB will prioritise support for jurisdictions applying International Financial Reporting Standard S1 and IFRS S2
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NewsShareholders give green light to Shell’s diluted climate plan
Its decarbonisation strategy secured 78.2% support at a vote, despite vocal opposition from some asset owners
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NewsInstitutions call for adoption of ISSB-based disclosure rules by 2025
Other asset owners calling for a speedy adoption of the standards include the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund, Now:Pensions, Allianz and North East Scotland Pension Fund
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AnalysisTensions mount at oil & gas majors ahead of AGMs
Aegon has called on its asset managers to snub Shell’s climate plan but NBIM says it meets expectations
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AnalysisAGM 2024 stocktake: Key themes and lessons so far
Industry stakeholders say this year feels much the same as 2023 with the added rise in companies pushing back against shareholders
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NewsIIGCC preps expansion of ‘beyond Climate Action 100+’ engagement initiative
Investor signatories of the Net Zero Engagement Initiative have until 31 May to have their say on the company focus list and engagement strategy for the initiative’s second year
