More ESG news – Page 124
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NewsDenmark’s AkademikerPension bans Chinese surveillance kit firm
“In short, we have lost patience with the company,” says chief
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NewsSwiss supervisory body adds climate risk monitoring to new strategy
FINMA is urging financial institutions to tackle climate-related risks transparently by means of disclosure
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NewsHoechst-Group Pensionskasse ready to enter private markets
The Pensionskasse wants to support the transition to a sustainable economy
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NewsSweden’s Kåpan ups green bond weighting, expands fossils strategy
Swedish government employees’ pension fund says it bolstered sustainability in asset classes as well as overall operations this year
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Smart Pension to expand to the Netherlands
Smart’s platform consists of several components: the admin platform and its underlying software; the collection of pension contributions; and the paying out of pensions
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Climate roundup: FSB on implications of climate change for financial stability
Plus: Emerging markets at greatest risk of climate change, say Oxford uni, Pictet
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NewsEC taxonomy consultation triggers ‘environmental integrity’ warnings
Technical screening criteria set out in draft delegated act seen weakened in some cases
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NewsSwiss schemes can impact climate change with VC investing, says SSF
The association says thematic equity funds can be used to pursue sustainable investment strategies
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SSGA to get new CIO as Lacaille appointed to lead ESG programme
Lori Heinel, currently deputy global CIO, will take over from Rick Lacaille
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NewsClientEarth calls for climate change reporting improvement
The FRC’s supervisory priorities for the coming year include reporting on the impact of climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic and Brexit
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Figueres calls for pan-finance sector net-zero commitment
Former UN climate chief speaks on finance-focussed day of ‘Race to Zero’ event series
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NewsStorebrand signs UN healthy oceans framework after promotion to DJSI
Norwegian financial group signs UN-backed Sustainable Blue Economy Finance Principles
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NewsFinnish FSA mulls sending agent in to monitor Elo’s management
Pensions insurer accused of “incompetence and carelessness” by financial watchdog
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Dutch funds hike contributions, reduce new accruals
Under the upcoming legislation, a draft of which is expected next month, schemes will be required to transition to a DC system by 2026 but can do so earlier
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ESG roundup: Deutsche Börse to buy majority stake in ISS
Plus: Saudi Aramco among Climate Action 100+ adds; BlackRock to up ESG exposure in DC default strategy, and more
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NBIM awards $500,000 of grants, eyes corporate governance insight
Norwegian SWF funds academic studies into the impact on companies of more fragmented ownership
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NewsAustrian Pensionskassen exposed to sectors with adverse climate impact
FMA report shows Pensionskassen are particularly exposed to energy-intensive (12.1%) and real estate (9.9%) segments with an impact on climate
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Pandemic accelerates need to consider outsourcing, says Northern Trust
COVID-19 has provided ‘excuses and opportunities’ for asset owners to review and reset operations
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NewsGerman companies push digital pension tools for employee engagement
Pension funds use various online tools to engage with different generations
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NewsUK roundup: Top governance group warns against ‘race to the bottom’
Plus: Smiths Industries £146m buy-in, IA sets out executive pension, climate change stance
