More ESG news – Page 258
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NewsConsultants to blame for pension funds' lukewarm reception of ESG
London Pension Fund Authority criticises consultants' slow uptake on environmental matters.
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NewsScotland seeks international pension funds for affordable housing
Scheme confirms preliminary discussion after Scottish minister says he is approaching schemes.
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NewsF&C support for companies drops sharply in 2010
Opposition to management rose to 18% from 10% in 2009, while votes in favour of management dropped from 78% to 72%.
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NewsNikko AM's green bonds fund returns 11.6% in first 12 months
World Bank Green fund raises nearly €460m from institutional investors in Europe, Middle East.
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NewsUK roundup: House of Lords, JLT, National Institute for Economic and Social Relations
House of Lords rebukes pension funds for 'misunderstanding' responsible investment.
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NewsCompanies failing on ESG despite heightened scrutiny
Just one in six meets oekom's environmental and social requirements for Prime Status.
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NewsUK schemes urged to act 'on the spirit' of law regarding voting disclosure
Member of British upper house, Lord German, makes call as amendment to Pensions Bill discussed.
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NewsActive voting increases as Swiss sustainability hits record high
Total sustainable investment volume reaches more than €32bn, a 23% year-on-year increase.
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NewsStewardship Code must go global to succeed, says Baroness Hogg
Reveals reluctance of non-UK institutional investors to endorse national framework.
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Shareholders' first-call a 'barrier to capital-raising'
US REIT company urges European investors to waive pre-emptive rights.
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NewsInvestors call for renewable energy policy collaboration
IIGCC calls on EU to work with investors and shape policy that encourages private investment.
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NewsPhilanthropy: A poor use of capital
Much of philanthropy is merely a showcase for egotists, TBLI's Robert Rubinstein explains.
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NewsESG focus shifting to 'other asset classes' – AXA IM
Innovation to evolve around fixed income and alternatives, says new hire Matt Christensen.
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NewsRenewables funding gap lower than previously forecast
Previous studies suggest €240bn needed to meet UK government's 2020 carbon reduction targets.
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NewsAPG estimates 20% return for healthcare PE investment in Africa
Dutch asset manager's €12.5m investment based on growing middle-class demand for healthcare.
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NewsUK pension scheme rallies shareholder opposition to Barclays bonuses
Croydon LGPS urges schemes to oppose bonuses after lower-than-expected dividend.
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NewsGerman scheme invests €25m in Italian solar power
Asset manager leading deal estimates 15% annual return over 20-year investment horizon.
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NewsCalPERS' Apple victory 'good for governance' worldwide, say pension funds
Californian scheme succeeded in forcing issue of majority voting for board elections.
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NewsReport reveals widely differing views on 'engagement' by investors, issuers
Survey shows disconnect in notion of successful engagement and even what 'engagement' means.
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NewsSwitzerland's Ethos presses for review of Novartis' remuneration policy
Foundation argued that remuneration should not reward risk-taking.
