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NewsUK pension funds least likely to support sustainability proposals
Analysis of more than 120 European schemes reveals Sweden leads, despite lack of stewardship code
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NewsPublica stands by JP Morgan as custodian, amid potential political risk
The Swiss pension fund is not considering reviewing the bank’s custodian mandate
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NewsPLSA to merge voting framework with FCA-backed Vote Reporting Group
The new and improved vote reporting template will allow investment managers to report on their voting activity more easily and at a lower cost
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AnalysisGermany expects new wave of buyout transactions tipped to reach €60bn
VEDRA Pensions has signed a deal to take over pension obligations of Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe Privatbank, the first in Germany for a bank
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AnalysisAGM 2025 predictions: DEI battles amid a stewardship ‘recession’
PRI, ShareAction, Morningstar and climate experts share their AGM 2025 predictions and what it means for the future of shareholder engagement
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NewsM&G launches LTAF for UK DC pension funds
The LTAF approval is a significant step in M&G’s ambition to grow its £73bn private markets business
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NewsShareholder engagement succeeding in improving corporate lobbying practices
Investors have met with firms nearly 250,000 times as SEC moves to temper their influence
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NewsUK pension funds could face £15.2bn loss from stranded fossil fuel assets
According to a new UKSIF report, the UK financial system is disproportionately exposed to stranding risk
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NewsISSB mulls biodiversity reporting approach, balances investor needs
Emmanuel Faber, ISSB chair, is calling for consistent methodology that mirrors the ISSB’s approach to climate reporting alongside a pragmatic approach
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AnalysisIPE UK Briefing: NEST strengthens private markets commitment
Plus: UK pensions consultants suggest there is significant opportunity for smaller pension schemes in BPA market
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NewsGermany’s historic deal on €500bn fund is a game changer for future growth
CDU/CSU and SPD have agreed on financial package and a reform of the debt brake to invest in infrastructure and revitalise the country’s economy
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NewsNBIM warns ESMA against negotiated transactions wording in MiFIR
‘Regulation should not disadvantage European firms facing international competition,’ says Norwegian SWF manager
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NewsSDI AOP unveils new sustainability outcomes data product
SDI Outcomes addresses the growing demand for transparency and consistency in assessing real-world impacts of sustainable investments
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NewsUK’s FCA identifies multiple valuation challenges for private market managers
The FCA was clear on what it expects firms to do to redress the valuation discrepancies
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NewsNumber of DC funds in UK falls below 1,000
‘Our DC landscape report is further evidence of the evolution towards a pensions market of fewer, larger pension schemes,’ says Nausicaa Delfas, TPR’s chief
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NewsEnpam targets innovative firms with €190m investment
The Italian pension fund for doctors plans to keep its private markets allocation stable, targeting 12-13% returns in private equity and 7-8% in private debt
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NewsPension investors welcome PCAF proposal for green bond carbon accounting
Currently, there are no set rules to calculate carbon emissions emanating from green bonds
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NewsTaskforce aims to standardise social impact disclosures for investors
The group is looking to help investors better assess the risks and opportunities associated with inequality and social factors
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: The EU’s sustainability rollback is a retreat disguised as simplification
The EU’s Omnibus weakens corporate transparency, accountability, and long-term economic credibility, undermining ESG progress
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NewsProtectionist scenario a blow for funding ratios, warns Cardano
Trade tariffs will hit GDP and earnings growth, resulting in a steep fall in stock markets, according to the consultancy
