Fresh government guidance asks LGPS funds to have ESG policies but this could be at odds with their requirement to act in line with UK foreign and defence policies. Stephanie Baxter asks whether it is cause for concern.
At a glance Government guidance requiring funds to have ESG policies welcomed This could be challenged due to the ban on funds pursuing policies contrary to the UK's foreign or defence p...
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