All articles by Nina Röhrbein – Page 14
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Features
A safe harbour
Nina Röhrbein spoke with Cees Blokzijl, director of pensions at Vopak Pension Fund, about the interaction between the fund and its fiduciary manager
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Country Report
The Mediterranean: Uncertainty reigns
Cyprus’ economic proximity to Greece is causing uncertainty. Nina Röhrbein looks at the effect of regional economic turmoil on the investment strategies of pension funds
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Special Report
Pay proposals in the shareholder spring
Shareholders are beginning to flex their muscles by voting against inflated executive remuneration packages in listed companies, says Nina Röhrbein
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NewsClimate bond opportunities greater than expected at €140bn, argues new report
Report values 'broader and deeper' bond market opportunities at over €140bn, while Climate Bonds Initiative calls for issuer clarity on climate-aligned activities.
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News
ESG roundup: IMA on governance, SWIP on fracking
UK’s IMA argues for importance of allowing company boards to decide in best interest.
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NewsESG roundup: Burma, Folksam, LD, Natural Capital Declaration
Lack of Burma engagement leaves firms exposed to a range of risks.
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NewsBoards still failing to appoint women candidates despite good practice
Progress undermined by 'slippery issue' of how candidate fits into board over qualifications.
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NewsMethane leakage 'overshadows' shale gas climate benefits
Benefits of switching from coal to gas are 'slipping away', SWIP warns.
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NewsESG roundup: French SRI, ERAFP, GO, CSRC
French SRI market grows by 69% in 2011 to more than €115bn, according to Novethic.
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NewsInstitutional investors unite to support best practices for shale gas fracking
Group includes APG, Australian Council of Superannuation Investors, Ethos and Governance for Owners.
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News
AP4-seeded Japan Engagement fund makes first investments
Joint venture between Governance for Owners, Tokio Marine Asset Management targeting SMEs.
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NewsESG roundup: Natural Capital Declaration, WomenCorporateDirectors, German sustainability
Support for Natural Capital Declaration statement grows among investors.
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Country Report
Nordic Region: Green shoots
Iceland’s economic recovery is inflating domestic asset prices as capital controls persist. And the consequent lack of investment opportunities is restricting pension funds’ room for manoeuvre, writes Nina Röhrbein
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Features
Northern lights
Iceland’s Frjalsi is starting to feel the effects of economic recovery but capital controls weigh heavily over its investment policy. Nina Röhrbein spoke with Arnaldur Loftsson and Marinó Tryggvason
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Interviews
Making an impact on SMEs
The conviction articulated on its website – ‘We believe that market forces and entrepreneurship can be harnessed to do well by doing good’ – hardly distinguishes the £275m (€333m) London-based sustainable growth investor Bridges Ventures (Bridges) from other investors in the environmental, social or governance (ESG) domain. But its investment strategy certainly does.
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Special Report
Moves in microfinance
Despite suffering some negative perceptions, the asset class is cleaning up its act and gaining new fans, says Nina Röhrbein
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NewsF&C stands by engagement policy with Walmart despite corruption scandal
Dutch civil servants and teachers pension fund ABP divested from Walmart in January.
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NewsPGGM to measure sustainability of institutions' pension assets
Plans to start pilot projects on assessment of sustainable returns this year.
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NewsESG roundup: Citigroup pay plan, UKSIF on Natural Capital Declaration
F&C disappointed with Citigroup's 'highly subjective, often lax' performance conditions.
