All Western Europe articles
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News
Major investors urge companies to tackle nature-related inaction
Swedbank Robur Fonder AB, BVK, P+ and Velliv are among the 26 institutions signing a statement issued by the World Benchmarking Alliance
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Biodiversity foundation sets ambitious nature targets for investors
The guide has been developed in alignment with key initiatives on nature and climate change, including the TNFD, SBTN, and UNEP FI
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New nature investment coalition inspired by pension-backed initiative
The Nature Investment Coalition (NIC) aims to replicate the success of a climate counterpart that drew €120bn in commitments from pension funds
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New guidelines seek to define sustainability-linked loan bond instrument
ICMA body also released guidance for ‘green enabling projects’
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IIGCC finalises update to key net zero guidance for investors
‘NZIF 2.0’ brings together net zero investor guidance based on three years of implementation experience
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News
Institutional investors seek better ocean-related ESG data
The ocean has an economic value estimated to be €2.3trn, according to the UN’s Sustainable Blue Economy Finance Initiative
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SAUL is first UK scheme to adopt pass-through voting across DC, DB plans
The move strengthens the £3bn University of London’s stewardship powers which is particularly focused on voting for resolutions at the Climate Action 100+ companies
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Asset Class Reports
Fixed income: European high yield stands its ground
Investors flocked to the European junk bond market last year and despite a strong US economy, there is still appetite for European issuers
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Asset Class Reports
Green bonds reach escape velocity
The green bond market looks set to grow further, despite pressure from many sides and key questions over their function
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Country Report
Netherlands Country Report 2024: The pension transition dilemma
Dutch pension funds must tread a fine line between protecting funding levels and ensuring sufficient returns as they move to defined contribution
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News
UK government encouraged to create chief secretary for natural capital
Natural capital committee raised concerns about the potential conflicts between renewable energy development and biodiversity conservation
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Analysis
Greenwashing crackdown: lessons learned and paths forward for asset managers
One question which has arisen from greater fund scrutiny is the risk of asset managers being reluctant to speak openly about the sustainability of their products, says Cerulli Associates
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News
Luxembourg’s FDC receives OECD responsible business complaint
Fonds de Compensation (FDC) says it is not in scope of the OECD guidelines
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News
Brunel, USS to sit on UK wealth fund advisory body for Labour Party
£7.3bn of public capital has been proposed for the opposition party’s envisaged National Wealth Fund
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Country Report
German employers use pensions to tackle skills shortage
German companies are reworking HR policies in a changing labour market as they hunt for skilled workers and seek to retain experienced employees
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Country Report
German pension reforms remain controversial
The governing coalition is running out of time to overhaul the three-pillar retirement system
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Country Report
Commentary: Pension funding options for German employers
Pension schemes have a choice of ways in which they can exercise their funding obligations
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Country Report
Germany’s pension buyout market shows signs of life
Companies are increasingly looking to offload their pension liabilities
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Country Report
Germany turns its back on sustainability
A recent rightwards pivot has softened Germany’s ambition on ESG both at home and in Brussels
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Country Report
Germany Country Report 2024: Unions take a more active role in pensions
Unions have a new role in determining the shape of occupational pensions but are mindful of their duty to protect workers