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Investors urge UK firms to stand by DEI pledges
A coalition of institutional investors, including NEST, Strathclyde Pension Fund and London CIV, has united to support inclusive workplaces amid recent DEI backlash
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Scottish Widows opts not to sign Mansion House Accord
The provider has previously signed up to the Mansion House Compact, committing to investing 5% of its default fund into unlisted equities
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UK market at ‘inflection point’ for tackling systemic risks, says report
But panellist describes systemic risk as another term that is ‘bandied about’ without being clearly understood
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Scottish Widows set to launch open-architecture Long Term Asset Fund
The LTAF will leverage parent company Lloyds Banking Group’s expertise across UK-based private markets opportunities
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Asset owners spell out climate stewardship expectations of asset managers
Joint statement authored by UK asset owners aims to ‘empower’ asset managers to raise climate stewardship bar
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Mansion House Compact: spotlight on Scottish Widows
Scottish Widows joined the Mansion House Compact in July 2023 as one of the founding signatories committing to allocating at least 5% of its default funds to unlisted equities by 2030
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People moves: PGGM appoints Lars Dijkstra as interim CIO
Plus: UK’s Smart Pensions names business development director; Switzerland’s Publica picks head of pension provision
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Investor group to target data providers, proxy advisers over human rights
New engagement initiative takes aim at MSCI, Bloomberg, ISS and others
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Scottish Widows and Rothesay complete £6bn in-force bulk annuity deal
The transaction is expected to lead to a Part VII transfer of underlying assets and policy liability next year
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PLSA publishes social factors case studies as a guide for members
PLSA said that addressing social issues can be ‘complex’, from the ‘lack of clear policies to the challenge of navigating measurement metrics’
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Scottish Widows Master Trust appoints Isio as investment adviser
Isio will advise on default design, asset allocation, manager selection and risk management for Scottish Widows Master Trust
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UK roundup: Leonardo Helicopters scheme picks Isio as actuarial adviser
Plus: DB trustees focus on illiquids when targeting bulk purchase annuities; Pension industry urged to reach out to LGBTQIA+ community
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Harrods pension scheme completes buy-in deal worth £400m
The deal secured benefits of around 1,900 pensioners and 2,100 deferred plan members
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UK roundup: Church of England supports climate change resolution at Toyota AGM
Plus: Avon fund invests £700m in climate-focused assets; Aegon scheme completes buy-in deal; Teachers’ Pension Scheme picks admin
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Climate roundup: Scottish Widows invests £1.4bn in environment and climate
Plus: Carbon pricing is key to combating climate change, says LGIM; Phenix Capital issues carbon neutral metrics
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UK roundup: FTSE 350 pension scheme funding shows noticeable surplus increase
Plus: Trustees warned of insurance firms’ TCFD reports for risk transfer selection; Pension funds hold key to unlocking nature and wildlife potential
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UK roundup: GKN Group completes £513m pensions buy-in deal with Just Group
Plus: PMI hires Scottish Widows as master trust insight partner
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Scottish Widows backs BlackRock’s ESG bond fund with £500m
This is the second fund that BlackRock has built in consultation with Scottish Widows
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ESG roundup: Carbon footprint of FTSE100 pensions higher than their company emissions
Plus: Church of England advises on how to invest in tech companies; World Benchmarking Alliance launches coalition on ethical AI
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Asset management roundup: Scottish Widows calls on managers so sign stewardship code
Plus: LGIM launches net zero bond fund; Edmond de Rothschild plans to join net zero initiative