PLSA urges schemes to vote against directors who ignore ESG risks
Recommendations encouraging pension funds to vote against companies failing to act on climate change have been published by the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA).
The Corporate Governance Policy & Voting Guidelines suggest pension funds should vote against directors whose companies have failed to provide detailed risk assessments and responses to the effect of climate...
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G30 Turner report urges 'early action' to fix looming pensions crisis
Individuals must work longer, save more or spend less in retirement to avoid a global pensions crisis, a report by a Group of Thirty (G30) working group says.
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week’s top stories include the approval of the settlement deal between British Airways and the trustees of the Airways Pension Scheme, and calculations that show pension schemes could save 20% if they move to a defined contribution master trust....
PP Rising Star Awards 2020: Initial nominee list revealed!
Here it is… The list of all the individuals, teams and organisations that have been nominated so far for the PP Rising Star Awards 2020.
Beyond authorisation: What lies ahead for master trusts?
Now authorisation has ended for existing schemes, Kim Kaveh reflects on the process and asks what the future holds for ongoing supervision.
First Group reports £24m growth in pension deficit
First Group has reported an increase in its pension deficit in the first half of the year, but says trading is “in line with expectations”.