ESG
Industry says shift on Ombudsman appeals will help members
TPO decision on appeals will lead to better outcomes, say respondents.
HSBC pension CIO: Being small is not a barrier to ESG
There are no boundaries to smaller schemes taking environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into consideration in their investment decisions says Mark Thompson.
Have your say: Will a more active ombudsman improve outcomes for members?
This week we want to know if the Pension Ombudsman's decision to participate in more appeals against its decisions will lead to better judgements for members.
How trustees of small schemes can champion ESG
Contrary to common belief, getting fund managers to take account of ESG factors is not necessarily out of bounds for smaller schemes. Michael Klimes finds out how trustees can do it.
TPR: Trustees must wake up and smell the coffee on ESG
The Pensions Regulator has warned trustees against complacency when assessing environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues within portfolios.
BNP Paribas commits to UN's ESG principles
BNP Paribas Securities Services has signed up to the United Nations' Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).
Asset managers accused of 'disturbing hypocrisy' at ExxonMobil AGM
Some of the world's biggest fund managers voted against a shareholder resolution to force ExxonMobil to assess financial risks posed by climate change.
Why is the industry still ignoring climate change?
People are shocked by PP's revelations that most of the pensions industry is failing to take stock of the financial risks posed by climate change. Stephanie Baxter asks what is going on.
We need to make a stand on executive pay
Janice Turner says the debate on executive pay is now becoming mainstream.
Climate change: major risk or a load of hot air?
This week's Pensions Buzz results on ESG have caused a lot of debate finds Helen Morrissey.
Climate change is 'overblown nonsense' and not a material risk, says industry
Industry does not take climate risk to heart in its investment decisions, PP research reveals.
Trustees should use ESG benchmarks to hold managers to account
Asset managers should be held to account on environmental, governance and social (ESG) issues by trustees according to Will Oulton.
DC code: Why trustees should aim for full compliance
The Pensions Regulator's updated DC code outlines what it expects of trustees, but it is not mandatory. James Phillips explores what trustees can take from its recommendations.
NEST reveals low carbon investment strategy
The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) has outlined its approach to protecting members against environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks.
Eight things you need to know about the new DC code
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has today released its updated defined contribution (DC) code of practice, as well as six guides on complying with legal obligations.
Hermes appoints director of engagement
Carl Short has been appointed director of engagement at Hermes EOS in London and started work in March.
Has IORP II done enough for savers?
Catherine Howarth believes the inclusion of ESG considerations in the IORP II Directive is crucial to protect pension savers in a highly uncertain, low-returns environment.
Are schemes paying more than just lip service to ESG issues?
Honor Fell and Nick Lewis look at why environmental, social and governance integration remains challenging for many pension funds.
UK pension funds take a closer look at ESG
Historically UK pension funds have been behind the curve when it comes to integrating ESG issues into investment decision making. However, Lynn Strongin-Dodds believes this is changing.
Schemes must engage on climate change
Pension schemes must engage with the shift towards de-carbonisation by investing in environmentally friendly infrastructure according to a leading figure.
Just 15% of funds have large tilt towards sustainable factors
The number of funds that consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues when they make investment decisions is small according to MSCI research.
PMI partners with BNP Paribas for ESG and responsible investing
The Pensions Management Institute (PMI) has partnered with BNP Paribas Investment Partners to provide expert commentary on environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria in investment decisions.
A brave new world for pension investment?
Recent research shows pension schemes are demanding more information from asset managers about their investments. Helen Morrissey asks what this means.
AMNT reveals first asset manager to apply Red Line voting
WHEB will be the first asset manager to adopt the Red Line voting principles developed by the Association of Member Nominated Trustees (AMNT) to give trustees more power.
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