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PP finds potential political interference in the LGPS on divestment decisions is causing concern.

The recent DCLG proposal to give government powers to overrule LGPS investment decisions is ill judged according to Catherine Howarth.

Ethical investing has been strengthened by the European Parliament's economic and monetary affairs (ECON) committee, which approved the Institutions for Occupational Retirement Provision (IORP) II Directive by 47 to three votes.

The proportion of pension funds that say stewardship is regularly discussed at trustee meetings has risen to 37%, according to a Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) survey.

Janice Turner explains the significance of the organisation's Red Lines Voting project

Alice Garton explains why trustees are in danger of being taken to court to establish their obligations to consider financially material environmental risks

Paul Traynor says straight talking, flexible products and ethical options would make sure young workers save into a pension

Investors in Europe will be offered access to three responsible fund strategies for the first time say Nuveen Investments and TIAA-CREF.

Local government pension funds' true exposure to fossil fuels has been unveiled for the first time by environmental lobby groups.

Social pension funds would finance much-needed investment in housing and rehabilitation at a time of austerity while encouraging a stronger savings culture, according to a report.