Despite Covid, ESG is still in the spotlight, says Holly Roach
While designed to boost member understanding, published statements of investment principles could muddy the waters and put members off altogether, says Anna Copestake.
Tasmin Patel and Keith Webster look at the implications of the new stewardship requirements for pension schemes.
More than half (57%) of the Society of Pension Professionals’ (SPP) membership has not made any changes to portfolios in terms of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, despite there being a “genuine interest”, research has revealed.
From October, trustees need to show how they are factoring ESG issues into investment decisions. Holly Roach explores why the changes may not be radical but could boost member engagement.
Some 96% of trustees are ready for upcoming ESG regulations which will require schemes to agree their approach to responsible investment, according to Hymans Robertson.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has opened a consultation proposing reforms to trustees' investment duties to boost ESG risk consideration. Kim Kaveh gauges industry reaction.
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.
Nearly half of defined contribution (DC) schemes have not reviewed their statement of investment principles (SIP) in the last three years - a potential breach of their legal duties.
Panellists analyse the preparations that are being made by National Employment Savings Trust (NEST), such as its commitment to ethical investment.