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NewsBP to repatriate Dutch pensions from Belgium
The fund is also considering a buyout to a Dutch insurer for its Belgium-based DB accruals
White papersFed’s 50 bp Cut Kickstarts Recalibration
In one of the more anticipated FOMC meetings in recent memory, the Federal Reserve kicked its easing cycle off with a 50-basis point cut which marks the recalibration of U.S. monetary policy.
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AnalysisAre shareholders finding it harder to make their voices heard?
A showdown at BP and changes at the SEC suggest companies are feeling empowered to snub investor requests
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Opinion PiecesQuestions BP investors should ask themselves
A lot has happened in sustainable finance since the last AGM season: an energy crisis in Europe, an escalating legal campaign against ESG in the US, a credibility crisis for the world’s biggest net zero investment group, and ground-breaking political agreements to protect the planet’s natural resources and marine ecosystems.
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AnalysisIPE Netherlands Briefing: First three funds get go-ahead for DC switch
Plus: BP pension fund is considering a buyout to a Dutch insurer for its Belgium-based DB accruals
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NewsVelliv divests BP, TotalEnergies, Shell in climate strategy rethink
Danish pension provider divests DKK3.4bn of upstream oil and gas stocks and bonds
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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
White papersBP case study
BP has committed to become net-zero by 2050 or sooner, supported by a robust strategy to get there and market-leading disclosures. EOS continues to engage, following more than a decade of climatefocused engagement with the company.
White papersThe Fed’s Drive Toward Neutral: Slowed, but Not Stopped
The Federal Reserve stayed the course with a 25 bp rate cut on Thursday and a firm reiteration of its intention to remain on a data-determined path towards a neutral rate.
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Bond investors can save up to 10bp on managers’ fees, says ClearGlass
‘Our advice to investors is: don’t accept the first or second offer, keep pushing and they will give you what you want,’ says Chris Sier
White papersMacroeconomics, Geopolitics, and Strategy - December 2024
Inflation is coming down much faster than the ECB expected only last September, with the headline measure (2.2%) now inching very close to its target. The latest 25bp cut and its revised forecast on 12 December, suggest that the ECB should get to its target by mid-2025.
White papers3-4 May FOMC meeting: 50bp interest rate hike is bullish for markets
Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) and statement: On 4 May, the Federal Reserve (Fed) hiked the Fed funds rate by 50bp to 0.75-1.00%, the first back-to-back hike since the second quarter of 2006. The FOMC statement signaled the start of a series of rate hikes. The Fed downplayed the negative Q1 GDP data, while upgrading its inflation assessment.
White papersFed and ECB cut rates, BoJ and BOE on hold
“The Fed’s hawkish tone signals that the Central Bank is incorporating a more uncertain outlook. This calls for keeping a tactical approach to bond investing.”
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BP chief economist suggests focus on prices rather than climate scenarios
Spencer Dale floats idea of ‘shortcutting’ use of scenarios and turning straight to price metrics
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NewsEthos, CPEG start new engagement campaign with largest asset managers
The campaign is a first step to induce asset managers to vote considering ESG criteria at AGMs
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APG and others outline stance on BP net-zero ambition, delivery
CA100+ investors publish statement ‘for consideration’ ahead of tomorrow’s AGM
White papersFed continuing to downshift: 31 January-1 February FOMC review
The Federal Reserve hiked the fed funds rate by 25bp, to 4.50-4.75%, a step down after the Fed hiked by 50bp in December. The slowing in the pace of rate hikes was widely expected.
White papersNorth America real estate market outlook Q4 2024
What are the the trends in North American real estate? Read more about our outlook.
White papersThe Fed’s dilemma
Recent inflation numbers are in line with a short pause in the path towards the Fed’s target, yet bond yields have moved sharply higher since the Fed’s big cut. Medium-term inflation expectations – including FOMC member expectations – have moved higher (see chart), but most of the increase in ten-year yields since the election reflects a rise in real rates.
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NewsPenSam blacklists 26 oil firms but sticks with Shell, BP
Danish pension fund divests more than €17m worth of shares in its latest equity portfolio exclusions move in support of the Paris Agreement on climate change
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