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NewsEx-head of Danone appointed to lead IFRS sustainability board
Appointment announced as new body gears up for first public consultation on sustainability reporting standards
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NewsEthos tightens voting guidelines on companies’ climate strategies, sustainability reports
It will recommend shareholders oppose companies’ climate transition plans if a firm avoids publishing intermediary reduction targets for CO2 emissions
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Wizz Air defends itself over labour rights after investor confrontation
Investors including Akademiker Pension, Storebrand and PKA back joint letter to airline
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Delivery of sustainable finance taxonomy advice delayed
For an ‘environmental transition taxonomy’, the EC asked its advisory body to consider additional questions
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DACH roundup: German fund industry manages €1.77trn for pensions
Plus: Swiss AM association joins NZAMI; Geneva scheme takes first Swiss social bond; Munich court opens door to claims against Wirecard
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Dutch pension federation calls for ‘final sprint’ to implement sustainability pact
The 78 funds that signed the pact in 2018 have one more year to implement it fully
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NewsPeople moves: Velliv’s chief strategist to exit
Velliv, Folksam, B&CE, Isio, MN, Meubel, Wilshire, Insight, Barnett Waddingham, Eastspring Investments, ESMA, Puro.earth, Carillon
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NewsSecond UK DB funding code consultation delayed until late summer
Delay due to timing of government regulations
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NewsDanish watchdog quizzes pension firms, insurers on product adequacy
Lobby group IPD responds saying FSA’s approach should focus on creating value for customers
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OECD calls for PFs, insurers to join new stakeholder groups on infra
International policy organisation looking for industry representatives to contribute expertise on long-term and infrastructure investing
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One-share, one-vote a key stewardship focus for Railpen in 2022
£35bn investment manager sees misperceptions from company founders as one barrier to equal voting rights
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Publica sets net-zero target, excludes nuclear weapons from portfolio
The fund will invest in renewable energy, such as wind parks or photovoltaic installations, in private markets
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EC confirms ‘quite some delay’ in IORP II review
Didier Millerot, head of insurance and pensions unit, gave an overview of EC pension initiatives at a conference yesterday
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APG’s Kruse, BlackRock’s Boss among new IIGCC board members
Two new members were co-opted, four were elected to the board
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NBIM unveils first steps in sustainability pre-screening project
Manager of SWF hopes to add to returns in long-term with new approach
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Busy derisking mart sees competition for asset transition trade dates
Aon flags ‘unprecedented’ feature, points to volumes exceeding £45bn in 2021
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NewsGerman pension investors delegate ESG goals to asset managers
Private equity continues to play an important role among alternative asset classes, the study also found
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FTSE 350 companies could save £15bn by taking TPR’s ‘bespoke’ funding route
40% of FTSE 350 companies should consider a ‘bespoke’ strategy, says Hymans
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NewsIncrease in ESG focus for private investors – Coller Capital survey
LP appetite for co-investing is another area that shows no sign of slowing
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Grandfathering accruals a non-starter for Dutch social partners
Dutch social partners believe buyouts or carve-outs are out of the question
