Corporate governance – Page 29
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NewsBrunel Pension Partnership calls for constructive dialogue on long-term interests
Concerns have been raised about a perceived misalignment between long-term interests and how investment managers are exercising proxy voting
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NewsSwiss parliament closer to setting up inquiry commission on UBS/Credit Suisse deal
Fifth time in the history of Switzerland that such a commission is set up
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NewsCorporate governance: What are the themes of this year’s AGM season?
ShareAction will be calling out companies on DEI issues this AGM season, particularly their ethnicity pay gaps
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NewsDanish pension funds unite to press Amazon on labour rights
Twelve pension investors demand proof Amazon respects right of employees to form a trade union and negotiate collectively
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NewsIgnoring ESG factors is not an option for trustees, says The Pensions Regulator
There have been concerns on the implementation risks of greenwashing and the potential for ‘greenhushing’, among others
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NewsUK roundup: BA Pensions appoints LCP for actuarial, consulting services
Plus: BlackRock gest FCA green light on long-term asset fund; Broadstone launches specialist admin service; FRC consults on revision to actuarial standards
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NewsPME admin switch to TKP leads to sharp cost savings
The scheme also saw a drop in asset management costs thanks to lower performance fee payments to private equity managers
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NewsPensions regulator calls on DB trustees to brush up on employers’ financial positions
A high level of debt among businesses can risk their ability to support DB pension schemes
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NewsISSB launches consultation to enhance global applicability of SASB standards
The consultation is open for public comments until 9 August 2023
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NewsLD Pensions ramps up shareholder voting, adds new ESG role
Danish pension fund plans to vote at more than 900 AGMs this season, up from 612 in 2022
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NewsCorporate governance roundup: UK’s Church Commissioners vote against directors
Plus: PIRC opposes Shell chair over climate risks
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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
