More ESG news – Page 253
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NewsBeware of policies striving for macroeconomic stability – IMF
Solvency II, Basel III could make institutional investors more like 'short-term' investors.
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NewsSize of pension scheme irrelevant when it comes to engagement, says UKSIF
In run-up to launch of Kay Review, chairman says small voices can still have an impact.
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NewsESG roundup: Forum for the Future, APG, FTSE4Good Index
Investors should use financial muscle to create 'resilient, stable, sustainable' economy.
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NewsPension funds mull next move as SFO prosecutors drop hedge fund probe
UK's Serious Fraud Office drops investigation into collapsed hedge fund Weavering Capital.
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NewsESG roundup: Roger Urwin on engagement, UNPRI annual survey
Towers Watson's Urwin says engagement a challenge for smaller pension schemes.
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NewsPensions giant ABP sues Deutsche Bank over mortgage-backed securities
Dutch fund alleges German bank made 'misleading statements' regarding residential MBS.
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NewsInstitutional investors launch principles for farmland investment
Signatories have €920bn in AUM and include ABP, APG, ATP, BT Pension Scheme and Hermes.
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NewsUKSIF calls on corporate employers to help pension funds on sustainability
Pensions funds must also significantly improve transparency levels, chief executive says.
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NewsSwiss prosecution clears pension scheme employees in CHF6m fees case
Carl Helbling, Oscar Leutwyler did not commit any criminal offenses, says social ministry.
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NewsCorporate pension funds still not doing enough on ESG investment, says UKSIF
BT, Co-operative Group and F&C Asset Management pension schemes receive Platinum rankings.
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NewsSenior adviser leaves AXA Investment Managers to launch consultancy
Raj Thamotheram's new consultancy to focus on governance and sustainable investing.
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NewsNorges Bank calls for universal approach to water management reporting
Manager of €400bn Norwegian Pension Fund Global hopes to raise awareness of disclosure.
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NewsDrug companies suffer from lack of sustainability, says oekom
Pharmaceutical companies 'react rather than act', according to ratings agency.
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NewsUS court dismisses ABP's case against Countrywide over RMBS
Dutch scheme says company made 'false' statements regarding mortgage-backed securities.
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NewsInterest in SRI surges among Danish pension funds, F&P study shows
More than 99% of Danish pensions schemes have established their own SRI guidelines.
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NewsCultural change underway in Germany with regard to ESG, says Union Investment
GERMANY – Managing director says investors recognising ESG can minimise and optimise risk.
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NewsLondon School of Economics: Voting disclosure 'not a panacea'
Disclosure does not make fund managers less likely to vote for management, study shows.
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NewsGerman investors embrace sustainability, but pension funds dragging heels
GERMANY – Proportion of sustainable investments held by pension funds is below average, says Union.
