More ESG news – Page 242
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NewsPension funds have 'heads in sand' over climate risk
GLOBAL – Asset Owners Disclosure Projects says large number of schemes ignoring long-term risks.
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NewsAsset owners using ESG for long-term risk management – survey
GLOBAL – Investors more 'aware' of economic impact of social, environmental crises.
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NewsESG roundup: Doha, Aviva Investors, Green Investment Bank, land grabs
GLOBAL – European investors in Doha disappointed by delay on climate finance agreement.
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NewsPNO Media to introduce press freedom as exclusion criterion
NETHERLANDS – €4bn pension fund to cease investing in 21 countries' government bonds.
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NewsSyntrus Achmea introduces ESG benchmark for EM bonds
NETHERLANDS – New standard set up on behalf of €10bn pension fund for Dutch agricultural sector.
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NewsPensionDanmark sees 'window' for climate-friendly investment
EUROPE – Low government bond yields open 'window of opportunity', Danish scheme says.
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NewsDutch investors 'not short-termist', university study concludes
NETHERLANDS – Institutionals tend to hold Dutch equities for long term, researchers say.
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NewsInvestment consultants urged to explain 'virtues' of Stewardship Code
UK – NAPF survey shows nearly 40% of respondents have yet to commit to 2010 initiative.
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NewsESG roundup: Reputational crises, Ofwat, Swiss Re on Hurricane Sandy
GLOBAL – 'Behavioural' crises have biggest short-term effect on share prices, report shows.
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NewsDoha to serve as climate change 'bridge' between old, new systems
GLOBAL – Connie Hedegaard says summit could link developed, emerging countries' efforts.
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NewsIPE Awards: Professionalisation of pensions 'damaged' Dutch economy
EUROPE – Former PM says politicians failed in not creating political union at Maastricht.
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NewsIPE Awards: Solvency II to 'kill' renewable energy investment
EUROPE – Expert calls on European Commission to address issue of capital requirements.
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NewsIPE Awards: Pension funds' lobbying efforts highlighted
EUROPE – Expert says industry must do more to counteract efforts of sell-side lobbyists.
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NewsIPE Awards: 'Business as usual' on climate will cost
EUROPE – EU commissioner Connie Hedegaard calls for speeding transition to low-carbon economy.
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NewsLondon borough pension scheme commits £20m to housing fund
UK – Councillor hopes commitment will lead to 'mass movement' led by UK pension funds.
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NewsPension funds must not be 'faceless investors', says APG
EUROPE – Corporate governance specialist at Dutch manager stresses importance of long-term engagement.
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NewsDanish pension funds under fire for drone investment
DENMARK - Funds including PensionDanmark and Danica Pension under scrutiny over investments.
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NewsESG roundup: Climate change, PRI, US SIF, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Real Asset Energy Fund
GLOBAL – Investors call on governments worldwide for new talks on climate change.
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NewsUK charity blasts 'inconsistent' approach on pay votes
UK – FairPensions questions whether Shareholder Spring was merely a product of 'media pressure'.
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NewsSwiss roundup: BVG on rates, ASIP on engagement
SWITZERLAND – Unions blast government for following BVG recommendations on minimum rates.
