More ESG news – Page 171
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Norway SWF: Combining CEO, chair roles weakens company oversight
Norges Bank speaks out on thorny governance issues concerning the structure of company boards
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Italian mandate roundup: PreviAmbiente, Previbank, Fondenergia
Trio of schemes seek fund managers for ESG, multi-asset and DC portfolios
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German churches back development bank’s $200m SME lending fund
Evangelische Bank co-invests alongside DEG in emerging market banks offering SME funding
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NewsBlackRock bets on ‘dramatic’ sustainable ETF growth
New ETF suite aimed at growing number of investors seeking to align investment decisions with values and beliefs
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ESG roundup: PGGM backs airport group’s green bond
Plus: IIGCC offers ‘how to’ guide on climate and investment; Merseyside LGPS selects new smart beta climate index
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NewsESG reporting standard setters urged to agree ‘unified agenda’
Group of investor organisations sets out investor agenda for corporate ESG reporting
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Norway rejects idea of hiving off SWF management
Central bank to gain new committee to deal with interest rates, allow board to focus on GPFG and other tasks
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Pension funds fear ‘Trojan horse’ in EU sustainability measures
Conference panellists wary of Commission’s sustainability agenda bringing additional regulation and costs
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UK regulators outline co-operation strategy
FCA and TPR outline more proactive approach to regulating pensions, investments and savings
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Ircantec unveils oil and gas divestment and engagement plan
Scheme to dump traditional bond holdings, shares in specialised and non-European majors
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Dutch tyre manufacturer offers annual switch between DB and DC
Scheme offers innovative compromise as it moves to consolidation vehicle
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NewsUK public sector funds back climate change policies
Asset owners running more than £38bn have pledged to reduce carbon footprints and increase investment in sustainable infrastructure
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NewsAsset management roundup: DWS partners with Tikehau for alts ‘alliance’
Plus: eVestment secures undisclosed consultant and fee data for new service; UBP enters impact investing space
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NewsABP overtakes PFZW as top Dutch sustainable investor
But most schemes have not set goals for ESG-related investments, says VBDO
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NewsFCA proposes climate risk reporting duty for asset managers
Regulator launches discussion paper on climate change and green finance
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Dutch watchdog urges pension funds to prepare for hard Brexit
AFM warns that asset managers and service providers seeking EU permissions may not get them on time
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Delta Lloyd, PGGM exit market for APF consolidators
Clients face uncertain future as the Netherlands’ ‘general pension fund’ market shrinks
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Accounting roundup: More work needed on ‘too big to fail’ banks
Plus: IASB eyes new pension standard, EU plots financial reporting ‘lab’
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NewsDutch investors prepared to forego on returns to support ESG causes
Three quarters of investors are prepared to miss out on some upside if their investments benefit the environment and society, survey says
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Schroders targets DC default market with sustainable factor-based launch
Asset manager secures backing from UK defined contribution schemes to open ESG-tilted fund with £350m
