Corporate governance – Page 19
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NewsAP7, KLP vow to hold climate laggards to account at AGMs
Swedish state pensions giant AP7 boosts expectations of boards in 2023
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NewsSwiss pension funds discuss future mandates following UBS/Credit Suisse merger
An oligopoly of banks reduce options for clients, including Pensionskassen, competition and innovation, says Complementa
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NewsISSB seeks input on future research projects and workplan priorities
Expectations on the board to embark on new research and standard-setting projects must take account of the limits on the board’s resources, Faber says
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NewsAlecta declares ‘full respect’ for FSA launching risk management probe
Collectum says will await outcome of watchdog’s investigation before taking any action on ITP contract
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NewsEthos pushes Holcim to set emission targets for joint ventures
Holcim’s remuneration policy also needs reviewing
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NewsISSB unveils plan to update SASB metrics for global relevance
Although standards are well established as a framework for sustainability reporting, critics say they are too focused on North American capital markets
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NewsVelliv chair calls CEO firing ‘unfortunate situation for everybody’
Danish pensions chief Steen Michael Erichsen ousted for private investment that broke company’s code
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NewsISSB sets 120-day comment period on agenda priorities consultation
ISSB vice chair Sue Lloyd encountered significant pushback from committee members regarding the necessity of a shortened comment period
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News‘A massive deal’: EU Parliament moves to add investors into Due Diligence Directive
The Parliament makes the distinction between entities that are linked to environmental harm and human rights abuses
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NewsESG roundup: Boutique asset managers face particular ESG risks
Plus: Robeco and Partners Group publish sustainability reports; LGIM strengthens engagement efforts
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NewsUK’s pensions regulator, FCA set out new LDI guidance
Trustees must understand investment strategy risks, and only use leveraged LDI if appropriate, says TPR
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NewsPensionsEurope Conference: Risk management in time of transition
The move from DB to DC schemes, and a renewed emphasis on ESG, lead to a rethink in governance and investments
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NewsClimate resolutions remain high on the agenda during proxy season
Asset managers have different ideas of what ‘good’ looks like and when it comes to action and disclosure on climate change
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NewsBilling granted discharge at Alecta AGM -- on auditors’ advice
No flood of pension savers at open meeting, but press conference goes out live on Swedish national TV
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NewsPensioenfederatie wants sustainability due diligence directive to include investors
The federation is rallying support for investors to engage with investee companies on human rights violations and environmental adverse impacts
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NewsUK roundup: Brunel and NEST to vote against chair at BP AGM
Plus: Railpen-led investor group launches workforce directors guidance; Carillion completes buy-in deal with Just Group
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NewsSwitzerland roundup: Ethos slams Nestlé for lack of transparency
Plus: Swiss canton of Vaud scheme, Compenswiss post negative results; Swiss cabinet consults on supervisory reform
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NewsBank losses knock third off Alecta’s return in Q1, figures reveal
Troubled Swedish pensions giant tells IPE controversial US investments cost solvency three percentage points
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NewsISSB approves one-year transitional relief for IFRS S-1
The relief will allow companies to report solely on climate-related risks and opportunities in accordance with IFRS S-2, Climate-related Disclosures
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NewsDutch pension funds reluctant to invest in government-led defence industry fund
PME and ABP are responding to a plan of the Netherlands’ Defence Ministry to establish a €1-2bn innovation fund for the defence industry
