All articles by Susanna Rust – Page 53
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NewsTotal net-zero pledge fails to satisfy shareholder resolution filers
Coalition of 11 investors have additional, different requests
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Scientific Beta unrelenting in criticism of EC climate benchmark plans [updated]
Smart beta index provider follows up lambasting of TEG proposals with criticism of draft delegated acts
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NewsInvestor groups urge regard for climate crisis in recovery planning
IIGCC, PRI and others call on G20 and others to ‘accelerate the net-zero transition’
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NewsESMA issues ‘no action letter’ on benchmarks ESG disclosure duties
Watchdog says absence of rules detailing obligations ‘gives rise to legitimate doubts’
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AnalysisPerspective: COVID-19: Funds seek solace in the long term
COVID-19 is forcing European pension funds to put on a brave face as asset portfolios and funding ratios plummet, and regulators soften their stances.
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AnalysisPerspective: Inspired actuaries form COVID-19 rapid response group
At the onset of Europe becoming the epicentre of the coronavirus crisis, there were individuals in one profession that were keen to act as quickly as possible in response to what they saw “could well be humanity’s burning platform for change”.
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AnalysisPerspective: EIOPA’s COVID-19 address reassures
A coronavirus crisis statement from EIOPA addressed to national supervisors drew positive words from lobby groups PensionsEurope and the European Association of Paritarian Institutions (AEIP).
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InterviewsOn the record: Dispatches from the pandemic
IPE asked European pension funds how the COVID-19 outbreak has changed their lives
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FeaturesESG: Keeping tabs on offsetting
Portfolios companies’ net-zero commitments often imply use of offsets, which carry risks
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NewsTPR extends COVID-19 guidance in new annual funding statement
‘Vital that employers and trustees work together collaboratively’
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LGPS duo pre-declares Barclays climate resolutions voting intention
Brunel, Merseyside move aimed to encourage other asset owner support for both resolutions
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Swisscanto-PFS deal to create CHF15bn provider
Zürcher Kantonalbank is selling the occupational pensions part of its Swisscanto business
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NewsNet-Zero Asset Owner Alliance sets out ‘demanding’ methodology needs
Group issues ‘call for comment’ as it gears up to set its first intermediate decarbonisation targets
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UK local authority pool seeks specialist China equity manager
Border to Coast has a £200m-£300m mandate to award
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Transition Pathway Initiative consults on corporate bond analysis plan
Asset-owner backed initiative moves on one of its 2020 priorities
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NewsESAs open consultation on draft investor ESG disclosure rules
Separate process may be launched on mandatory pre-contractual disclosure template
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EIOPA crisis words for national pension supervisors reassure
EU supervisory authority also extends IORP data reporting deadlines
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NewsOil price commentary: ‘Pressure to cut global production will intensify’
Asset managers react to plunging oil prices
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NewsMorningstar to acquire ESG data firm Sustainalytics in full
Deal values Sustainalytics at €170m
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News500-plus UK employers expected to delay pension deficit payments
First estimate from LCP is that around £500m will be held back
