All articles by Susanna Rust
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NewsEFAMA warns against new ESMA reviews for large asset managers
But says many measures in the EC’s financial markets integration package address barriers to the Savings and Investment Union
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NewsUK regulator launches consultation on ESG rating rules
FCA’s proposed regime includes minimum public transparency requirements and top-up disclosures for direct users
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NewsEU, UK asset managers plan return to client-funded research budgets
Survey shows that vast majority of asset managers believe funding models based on commission-sharing arrangements will be in asset owners’ interests
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AnalysisTNFD to stop work as ISSB kicks off standard-setting on nature
Also: IIGCC to launch new investor deforestation platform to build on momentum of COP26-launched FSDA
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Special ReportNet Zero: Front Line Dispatches
The vast majority of countries have missed their deadlines for setting new emission reduction targets under the Paris Agreement. last-minute announcements before this year’s Belém COP, however, mean that there is now a critical mass of new nationally determined contributions.
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Special ReportJake Barnett: “Now is a powerful time for faith-based investors to advocate for what leadership looks like”
Wespath’s Jake Barnett talks to Susanna Rust about his vision for asset owner leadership in sustainable investing
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NewsIA drops shareholder dissent register on government instruction
Change is a sign of government being open to pro-deregulation lobbying, says corporate governance specialist
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NewsUK’s PPF publishes first sustainability report
Report highlights key achievements such as formalising quarterly stewardship reviews for assessing external managers
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NewsMP tables ‘system-level’ investment duty amendment to pensions bill
Amendment aims to make it clear that trustees must consider and manage system-level risks, ‘but would not compel’
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NewsPRI names interim successor to CEO David Atkin
Atkin’s replacement has some 20 years of experience in corporate governance, sustainable investment, and public policy at US pension and benefits funds
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NewsPension fund execs tackle ‘disconnect’ as governments target institutional capital
Global pension fund network creates new working group to develop guide for governments wanting to mobilise domestic institutional capital
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NewsAsset owner climate stewardship statement gains European backers
Six French asset owners have come on board
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AnalysisIPE ESG Briefing: Pension funds talk physical climate risks
Plus: AP3 sticks with BlackRock; MEPs’ position on transition plans
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NewsTPA ‘a methodology and a mindset’, says new paper
CAIA Association teams up with TAI for report on how the total portfolio approach is being executed by asset owners
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InterviewsPension funds and physical risks: NEST, PFA Pension and PME Pensioenfonds on climate resilience
As the effects of climate change materialise, European pension funds are increasing their focus on physical climate risks
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NewsFRR seeks managers for €600m private debt investment, picks funds
The total amount allocated across the private debt mandates could rise to €800m
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NewsInvestors turn to supervisor over Equinor climate claims concerns
Sarasin and others ask Norwegian FSA to review ‘potentially misleading’ state-controlled oil and gas company’s climate claims
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NewsPensionsEurope future in doubt as Dutch pension fund body quits
Pensioenfederatie to leave after failing to push through plans for a shake-up at the European pension fund association
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NewsBigwigs to help asset manager corporate culture standard expand to institutional
USS’s head of manager selection is among founding members of CityHive ACT Stewardship Council for the institutional market
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NewsUK government climate transition plan policymaking ‘causing confusion’
Pension fund industry body calling for departmental coordination to ensure coherence
