Corporate governance – Page 20
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AnalysisAnalysis: Opinion split over SFDR updates
Rulemakers have maintained that the function of the regulation is to mitigate greenwashing by promoting transparency, not by setting standards
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NewsInstitutional investors call on companies for cost of living support for employees
The group of 15 investors worth £2.37trn (€2.7trn) of assets under management include ACTIAM, Aviva Investors, LGIM and NEST
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NewsExecutive pay linked to climate risk sends misleading progress message
Investors may become distracted by engaging over pay rather than focusing on transition plans and emissions reductions, says PIRC
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NewsEuropean Supervisory Authorities propose changes to SFDR
The ESAs are proposing extending the list of universal social indicators for the disclosure of principal adverse impacts of investment decisions on the environment and society
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NewsPension Insurance Corporation sets out climate-related disclosures
PIC is committed to decreasing its investment carbon intensity by 50% by 2030
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NewsAlecta crisis is a test for Collectum’s processes, says Langensjö
Swedish FSA in continuing talks with troubled pensions giant; Collectum says must be told about any shift in Alecta’s investment philosophy
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NewsNBIM lauds IAASB’s planned assurance for sustainability standards
Norwegian SWF manager says crucial for information in companies’ sustainability reports to be reliable and credible
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NewsAlecta fires Magnus Billing, but says investments were within mandate
Losses on US niche banks have “seriously damaged confidence in Alecta’s asset management”, says Swedish pension giant’s board
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NewsAPG pays higher bonuses despite negative return
Most bonuses were paid to private equity staff working from the Dutch firm’s New York office
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NewsPension investors repeat demand to TotalEnergies: align emissions with Paris
The French energy firm refused to table a similar resolution at last year’s AGM, but investors have found a way to prevent this from happening again
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NewsGerman sustainable finance platform wins support
Questions remain about how to achieve lasting changes in companies’ sustainability plans
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NewsEthos CEO issues stark warning of UBS/Credit Suisse concentration risks
UBS chair Colm Kelleher points to sustainability commitments, outlines ambitious asset management plans
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NewsAlecta fires equities chief; hires acting CIO as Billing slashes foreign holdings
Sweden’s largest pensions institution makes rapid changes to shore up public confidence after US bank losses
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NewsCometa to vote for diversity and equal opportunities at AGMs
The Italian pension fund wants booard members from gender minorities to hold senior roles
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NewsEFRAG called to prioritise implementation support for sustainability reporting standards
The group is discussing how to put in place, with a high priority, an ESRS implementation support function
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NewsNorway’s GPFG calls for more minority shareholder protection
NBIM tells European Commission more wording is needed in draft directive on multiple-vote share structures
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NewsIASB greenlights project on climate-related risks in financial reporting
However, there are ‘concerns,’ says IASB chair Andreas Barckow
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NewsUK roundup: PLSA issues stewardship and voting guidelines
Plus: LCP launches Illiquid Asset Solutions Group; PASA releases dashboards guidance
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NewsEthos engagement pool ranks biodiversity as top priority
The platform has engaged with companies on the reduction of plastics and air pollution, and to promote circular economy models
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NewsTPR launches diversity, equality and inclusion guidance for pension fund trustees
The guidance provides pointers for chairs – explaining that the chair should play a key role in making boards more diverse and inclusive
