Corporate governance – Page 64
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Chart of the Week: A long way to go on representation
As the world marks International Women’s Day, data from SSGA indicates board diversity is changing, albeit slowly
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ESG roundup: NN IP in ESG integration research tie-up with Yale unit
Plus: Sampension joins Climate Action 100+, Dutch trio backs revised palm oil standards, airline emissions management scrutinised
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Scientific Beta criticises MSCI weapon exclusion comments
Arguments against default exclusion in mainstream indices ‘do not stand up’, argues Noël Amenc
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UK pensions watchdog to clamp down on ‘excessive’ dividends
Companies must prioritise pension funding when finances come under pressure, TPR says
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NewsChurch investors to take hardline stance on executive pay, climate change
£21bn investor group lays out its plans to challenge companies on pay, pensions, tax, emissions, and diversity
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NewsWatchdog to ‘level playing field’ on costs for DC schemes
FCA launches consultation on how to ensure value for money for defined contribution scheme members
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NewsIORP II could make Dutch scheme accountability boards ‘redundant’
Lawyers recommend replacing accountability bodies with scheme participant councils
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NewsInterview: Independent adviser warns ESG is ‘overwhelming’ Swiss funds
Independent ethics adviser granted mandate by major occupational Swiss pension fund
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More large shareholders vote against excessive CEO pay [updated]
However, remuneration continues to rise, according to a major survey of exec pay and voting patterns
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Chart of the Week: The growing influence of the PRI
Data suggests asset owners don’t place much weight on the PRI’s standards when picking managers
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Vale: Swedish funds cut mining giant from portfolios after dam collapse
AP1 cuts €39m of investments as fellow mining giant BHP pledges support for improved standards
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Investors welcome mining sector first as Glencore amends climate policy
Mining giant vows to align with Paris Agreement and targets zero net emissions after shareholder pressure
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NewsFund managers to turn up pressure on director remuneration
Pension payments to executives and diversity issues will take centre stage at AGMs in 2019
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PRI signatories must report climate change risks from 2020
More than 2,200 asset owners, managers and service providers will have to report to PRI
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MP Pension sells €11m of holdings linked to warzones
Danish academics’ pension fund divests from three companies and begins engagement with 17 others
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Investors turn on steel industry in push to slow climate change
IIGCC leads calls for steel manufacturers to take long-term approach to reducing emissions
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ESG investing does not cost more, research shows
Being a responsible investor doesn’t come with extra investment costs, according to research by a Dutch consultant
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News€17bn pension provider vows to scrutinise firms over tax payments
Denmark’s PenSam has added tax issues to its list of ESG policies
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UK audit inquiry reignites ‘illegal dividends’ dispute
UK and international rules on distributable reserves have ‘inconsistencies’, accountancy body admits, reigniting long-running debate
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EU shareholder rights directive ‘could fail’: Hermes
Manager concerned by low levels of awareness and preparedness for revised Shareholder Rights Directive
