All articles by Susanna Rust – Page 88
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APG acquires Deloitte data analytics team for sustainable investing
Team will identify public companies contributing to solving environmental and social problems
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NewsEmerging cross-border trends ‘break with traditional IORP image’
EIOPA reports on cross-border pension fund activity in latest market development update
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FeaturesESG: China unveils emissions trading plan
In December, Chinese senior officials announced the imminent ‘launch’ of a national emissions trading scheme. It will be the world’s largest carbon trading system
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PensionsEurope to EC: ‘Stay clear of prescriptive approach’ on ESG
Industry trade bodies react to high profile expert group recommendations on sustainable finance
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NewsFrench public sector scheme Ircantec to divest from tobacco
Board also agrees new investment to support local and citizen-led renewable energy initiatives
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Pension funds ‘should consult members on ESG preferences’: HLEG
Consideration should be given to member preferences regardless of financial materiality, says advisory expert group on sustainable finance
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ESG roundup: PLSA urges shareholder action over climate change policies
Plus: Better stewardship proposals from Tomorrow’s Company; antimicrobial ‘benchmark’ launched
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Pension fund bodies warn against EU approach to ESG
aba, PensionsEurope, Dutch Pensions Federation respond to EC consultation on ESG and investor duties
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Cost campaigner calls for apology from UK asset management body
Dispute dates back to a 2016 press release dismissing ‘hidden fee’ claims as “the Loch Ness Monster of investments”
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Schroders: World still heading for 4.1°C rise as climate finance slows
Fall in investment in clean energy has offset developments in oil and gas industry
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North Yorkshire eyes insurance-linked bonds amid 'urgent review'
Public sector fund looking to introduce new lower-risk asset classes
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HSBC, Santander reveal ring-fencing plans for pension schemes
Major UK banks considering pension scheme covenants ahead of requirement to split retail and investment banking arms
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CEO of largest UK private sector pension scheme to step down
Eileen Haughey will leave after the 2017 valuation
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Irish sovereign fund exceeds co-investment target
Every €1m invested by the fund has been boosted by €1.7m from the private sector
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ESG roundup: More UK consultancies pledge ESG trustee push
Plus: £28bn LGPS pool in UK-China climate reporting pilot; Managers launch ESG funds
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NewsUBS to inject up to €600m into Swiss pension fund to soften cuts
Conversion rate to be lowered, retirement age and employee contributions upped
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NewsPublic pension funds back low carbon UK tax transparent funds
EAPF invests in Robeco fund; BlackRock expands existing tax transparent fund range
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LGPS Central lines up 10 sub-funds for launch after regulatory OK
Seven scheduled for launch this year, three in 2019
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Court rejects BT’s bid to change inflation-linked benefits
A switch to a different inflation measure would have cut the sponsor’s liabilities
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BlackRock's Fink: Companies must know their impact and purpose
CEO also outlines how BlackRock aims to step up its engagement
