News – Page 197
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NewsPensions Authority launches research on IORP II implementation in Ireland
EIOPA and the European Commission are supporting the Authority in the implementation of forward-looking risk-based supervision in Ireland
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NewsSpanish insurer MAPFRE adds SRI approach to all asset managers’ strategies
“The idea is to grow distribution capacity in France and to increase our SRI capabilities,” says MAPFRE’s chief economist for investments
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NewsBaden-Württemberg to invest €17bn in line with ESG standards
The largest part of the sum, totalling €10bn, comes from the state’s pension fund
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NewsNBIM calls for GRI to take more account of biodiversity positives
Norwegian SWF manager gives opinions on sustainability issues in two consultations
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NewsEngagement roundup: Fidelity International to review member communication
Plus: AllianzGI supports shareholder resolution on worker rights at Starbucks
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NewsDenmark’s LD says inflation hedging, revaluations tempered losses
Sampension heralds 3.4% bounce in early 2023; PenSam says 2022 showed benefits of average-rate pensions
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NewsWomen of ethnic minorities continue to face ‘uphill battle’ in financial gender gap
Women’s pension pots are half the size of men’s, according to Aviva research
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NewsPrivate debt managers seek to tackle climate change – IPE research
The vast majority of private lenders include ESG T&Cs in financing agreements, with a quarter including net-zero targets
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NewsFormer London CIV chief joins XTP as senior adviser
Mike O’Donnell will support XTP’s growth plans in the public pension space in the UK
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NewsWave of sustainability downgrades affects pension funds too
If an asset manager has downgraded a lot of funds from Article 9 to Article 8 under the SFDR, this could be an indication of greenwashing
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NewsBaFin gives go-ahead to engagement platform for asset owners, managers
Sustainable finance advisory committee to set up platform and publish taxonomy paper, while taking clear stance on ESMA’s ESG consultation
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NewsUndersaving in British pensions still substantial, says government report
DWP is backing moves to widen eligibility for auto-enrolment
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NewsG20 finance leaders and central bankers back ISSB progress on new reporting standards
The Financial Stability Board will work with ISSB and securities regulators to prepare a report on the progress of jurisdictions and firms on climate-related financial disclosures by October 2023
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NewsCometa opposes CEO remuneration, but in favour of labour rights at AGMs
The Italian pension fund has opposed high pay, or pay not linked to ESG goals, of managers at Siemens, Deere & Co, and Compass Group
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NewsFormer UK pensions regulator director joins LCP as partner
David Fairs will join LCP’s pensions practice in April
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NewsISO launches sustainable finance standard
The British Standards Institute (BSI) – developing the new guidance – has committed to embed climate science into every new or revised standard it creates
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NewsKLM pension funds demand more tax transparency from Microsoft
The Dutch airline’s three pension schemes are ready to lend support to similar drives at other firms
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NewsGerman association of professionals consults on new DC pensions model
Professionals who are not bound by collective bargaining agreements, including those from other professions, can join the social partner model
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NewsEU rule makers settle on 85% taxonomy alignment for green bond label
The agreement states that all proceeds from an EU-labelled green bond must either be taxonomy aligned or be allocated to credible projects and activities not yet covered by the taxonomy
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NewsDWP pushes back pensions dashboards timeline due to ‘complex build’
‘More time is needed to deliver this complex build,’ says Laura Trott, parliamentary under secretary of state for pensions
