More ESG news – Page 79
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In-depth: How Swiss pension funds engage on deforestation
According to a Greenpeace report, Pensionskassen invest at least CHF60bn in listed companies with an impact on deforestation
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NewsMSCI net zero guide for asset owners recommends ‘good understanding of climate science’
Guide aims to provide roadmap by referencing both climate science and frameworks designed to enable asset owners to put climate ambition into practice
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NewsNBIM favours Japan human rights corporate code linking to SASB/ISSB reporting
Norwegian SWF manager also stresses need for companies and government to monitor what happens next
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AP7 sticks with emerging markets overweight despite drag in H1
Swedish national pension fund’s product loses 11.6% between January and June – but still beats private-sector options
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NewsVelliv sets clear targets for climate action
The plan is to plan to reduce CO2 emissions by 60% in 2030 and be CO2 neutral by 2050
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NewsAP2’s broad portfolio mitigates effect of turbulent markets
Alternative investments, which include unlisted real estate, venture capital and sustainable infrastructure, returned a whopping 10% in ‘turbulent times’, says CEO
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Chancellor Scholz in talks with Canadian pension funds for investment in Germany
German chancellor spoke with pension schemes about investments in general, although energy and renewable energy were topical
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NewsGerman experts propose state/private asset management governance for pension reform
It would offer a broadly diversified product, with investments following the principles of modern portfolio theory, protected against political influence
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Finbourne partners with Denominator to empower buy-side with diversity data
Detailed analysis and interpretation of DEI data has now become a complex and heavily manual task for many asset managers
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Dutch retail fund runs into trouble with new Capgemini admin system
Pensioenfonds Detailhandel is the French IT firm’s first client for pension administration
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Robeco gives open access to sustainable investing intellectual property
The manager’s commitment to a more sustainable world means opening up its intellectual property to a broader audience to help clients make better informed sustainable decisions
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AP1’s insourcing journey: In-house more advantageous in volatile market
Swedish buffer fund has no plans to replace external management duo
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NewsData is now key focus for UK pension schemes pursuing endgame
‘There is a direct link between data quality and pricing, with insurers more inclined to quote on the best-prepared schemes and reducing ‘prudence’ for data unknowns,’ says Aon
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NewsPension funds’ climate goals hindered by private markets data gaps
Lack of data to manage climate risks may impact funds’ ability to meet TFCD reporting obligations
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German DAX companies fail to fully disclose indirect emissions
Fund managers face challenges dealing with own reporting requirements
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FTSE Russell launches sustainable investment fixed income indices
The indices are designed for investors seeking to integrate their sustainable investment strategy into their fixed income investments
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UK makes second investment with Dutch development bank to protect forests
MFF is working to finalise a second investment in US-based Timberland Investment Group (TIG) by the end of 2022
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Norway’s SWF joins ESMA in call for pragmatism in EU corporate sustainability rules
NBIM advocates fewer disclosure metrics and more focus on key data likely to be valuable to users
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Swiss attorney general charges former portfolio manager with insider trading
Unlawful dealing in hundreds of transactions netted portfolio manager over €3m, raises governance questions
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AP4, PFZW win plaudits for transparency in international pension fund ranking
Canada’s CPP Investments ranked as most transparent pension fund overall, while PFZW, AP4 assessed as most open pension fund on costs, responsible investment
