All articles by Susanna Rust – Page 16
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AP7, PFZW join list of pension funds stating Russia divestment intent
Trading environment may mean divestment decisions are largely theoretical for the time being
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NewsBig UK industry players urge government to widen auto-enrolment
Co-ordinated by think tank Onward, letter says it’s ‘time to level up pensions for everyone’
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Bank facility recourse part of revised De La Rue valuation, deficit plan
De La Rue Pension Scheme and sponsor agree to bring forward actuarial valuation
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Chile prices first sovereign sustainability-linked bond
Issuer sizes $2bn 20-year deal on the back of orders totalling some $8bn
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Investor bodies join NGOs in call to MEPs to broaden scope of EU CSRD
Groups want Directive to include all listed SMEs as well as non-listed SMEs in high-risk sectors
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New IPCC report valuable for ‘specificity’, shines light on adaptation
Second in AR6 report series focuses on climate change impacts, vulnerability and adapation
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NewsEuropean investors continue to shed Russian assets as sanctions increase
Uncertainty, volatility and financial sanctions for Russia, but still good global economic growth
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EC advisers adjust proposed social taxonomy structure given feedback
Social taxonomy would help by clearly defining what constitutes a social investment
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Special ReportRegulation: SFDR put to the test
One year in and the verdict on the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) is mixed
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InterviewsOn the record: Emerging markets
Despite the current volatility and geopolitical tensions, European pension funds continue to actively seek returns from emerging market investments.
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: Greenwashing needs to be pinned down
On 10 March 2022, the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) turns one. In terms of how it was drafted and how it has been implemented, it hasn’t exactly covered itself in glory, although it was high time regulators got involved to try to bring some order into ESG-land.
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InterviewsHow we run our money: Church Commissioners for England
Church Commissioners for England CIO, Tom Joy, tells Susanna Rust about the fund’s pursuit of genuine diversification and responsible investment.
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NewsDutch pension body flags investor inclusion in EC due diligence proposal
Proposal for a corporate sustainability due diligence directive was released on Tuesday
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NewsESG roundup: EU Council agrees position on CSRD
Plus: FCA writes to credit rating agencies; New framework classifies climate risks at firm level
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Universities flag importance of investment performance after USS reforms passed
Chair of stakeholder forum exercises casting vote to pass employer-proposed reforms
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Employers down on UCU proposal for resolving USS dispute
93 of 97 employers did not support the proposal, according to UUK
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EFAMA: EU consolidated tape urgent, but scrap the revenue targets
The tape should operate as a revenue participation scheme based on cost of production, says lobby group
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NewsFrance’s FRR announces 6.95% return, highlights domestic financing
Result keeps asset shrinkage to €315m
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NewsRisk analytics company claims new standard for sovereign ESG analysis
Verisk Maplecroft says its ratings show environmental and social factors are highly material for bond pricing
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NewsPFZW gives fossil fuel companies two years to show Paris alignment
The €278bn Dutch pension fund previously said it would stick with fossil fuel companies, with intensified engagement efforts
