ESG
The four factors driving the growth in index strategies
Schemes are increasing their usage of index strategies. Armit Bhambra looks at the four key factors driving this growth
How asset managers are reacting to pension changes
As DC schemes become an increasingly important client, asset managers must adapt to their evolving needs. Stephanie Baxter examines key trends in the Investment Association's annual survey
Pension funds need to look beyond ESG fund ratings
Pension schemes should not rely solely on the performance of investment funds in third-party ratings which aim to quantify their sustainability, Kames Capital has said.
Pension funds should support the green revolution
Neena Gill MEP says pension funds must invest in the long term for a more sustainable future.
LPFA appoints infrastructure and ESG experts to board
Nigel Topping and Dr Barbara Weber have joined the £4.6bn London Pension Fund Authority's (LPFA) trustee board as it seeks to strengthen expertise in infrastructure and sustainable investment.
USS takes 11% stake in Thames Water despite sewage scandal
Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) will acquire a minority stake in Thames Water for an undisclosed sum as it expands its infrastructure assets.
Why ESG issues must not be forgotten in a post-Brexit world
Catherine Howarth explains why it is essential UK policy on sustainability doesn't fall behind following Brexit
Government to appeal LGPS ethical investment ruling
The government has been given permission to appeal a High Court ruling which deemed its investment guidance for the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) unlawful.
Industry rejects need of minister for intergenerational equality
Most respondents slam the idea and say all ministerial jobs should be mindful of intergenerational issues.
Have your say: Do we need an intergenerational equalities minister?
This week we want to know whether the UK needs an intergenerational equalities minister to tackle the gap between the young and old, and if the FCA's proposals on DB transfers go far enough.
Mapping ESG to investment beliefs better than comparing to benchmarks
Existing methods of tracking fund performance are not suitable for environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, First State Investments has said.
Government's LGPS investment rules thrown out by court
The government has suffered a major defeat in the High Court after its rules on Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) investments were deemed unlawful.
Schemes must collaborate on human capital issues
NEST's Diandra Soobiah calls on pension funds to join forces to ensure companies provide better data on workforce practices
Schemes urge asset managers to adopt transparency code
The industry has warned that asset managers which fail to sign up to the code of transparency will face tough scrutiny by schemes and could risk being sacked.
Have your say: Should MNTs be paid?
This week we want to know whether member-nominated trustees should be paid in addition to being reimbursed for travel and other expenses.
BMO's responsible funds to divest from fossil fuels by 2020
BMO Global Asset Management has begun excluding companies with fossil fuel reserves from some of its responsible funds, with an aim to completely divest across the range by 2020.
TPR to meet with LGPS members amid concerns funds ignore climate risks
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) members will meet The Pensions Regulator (TPR) next month after lobby groups warned just 12 funds highlighted climate change risks in their investment strategy statements.
Brexit will change role of asset managers, says Investment Association
Asset managers will come under increasing scrutiny to be good stewards of pension funds once the UK leaves the European Union, Jonathan Lipkin has predicted.
Understanding the impact of ESG factors on credit
While it can be difficult to isolate the impact that ESG factors have on the performance of credit instruments, the research is becoming hard to ignore, finds Helen Morrissey
Hermes research highlights relationship between ESG and credit spreads
Research from Hermes Investment Management shows a clear relationship between environmental, social and governance (ESG) credentials and performance from a credit perspective.
$2trn investor coalition calls on food giants to cut antibiotic use
A global alliance of pension funds and investors have come together to call on fast food giants such as McDonald's to slash their use of antibiotics.
A changing climate: Is divestment or underweighting the best response?
As the economy moves towards low-carbon alternatives, how do pension funds put pressure on those companies failing to keep pace? James Phillips explores
A national DB scheme would be a 'recipe for chaos', industry says
A supermajority of pensions buzz respondents rebuked a suggestion that all defined benefit (DB) schemes should be merged into one.
NEST shifts 20% of developed equities into UBS climate aware fund
The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) has partnered with UBS to reduce its default fund's exposure to climate change risk, while attempting to influence corporate change.
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