All articles by Susanna Rust – Page 36
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NewsAon adds to outlooks for active 2021 pension risk transfer market
Bulk annuity market capacity seen at £30bn-£40bn, busy longevity market on top of that
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UK roundup: FTSE 350 pension deficit finishes 2020 at £70bn
Mercer chief actuary emphasises de-risking importance
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FeaturesESG: Engaging with sovereigns
One of the narratives and unfolding developments in the world of ESG is that of its broadening to asset classes beyond public equity. This generally keeps the focus on corporates, however, while another emerging strand is about sovereign issuers.
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Asset manager group bemoans Commission PEPP advice cost decision
Efama signals its hopes lie with the Council and the European Parliament
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BaFin to accept notifications from UK funds before end of Brexit transition
Plus: UK regulator publishes final Brexit instruments, TTP directions
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NewsEC to probe proposed Aon-Willis Towers Watson merger
Phase II investigation mainly to do with competition concerns over brokerage services to large multi-nationals
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Interview: CFA Institute positive about ESG disclosure standard
CFA Institute’s senior director for global industry standards speaks to IPE about reactions to its proposal
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NBIM backs IFRS idea for new SSB, for financially material info
Other institutions could be better placed to cater for interests of broader set of stakeholders, says SWF
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NewsSmall pots group recommends focus on large-scale consolidation
Fiinal decisions about consolidation models should be guided by work on pension administration, government-commissioned working group says
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Accounting among next steps for CA100+ net-zero company benchmark
‘Long climb’ ahead, says CalPERS’ Anne Simpson as engagement initiative delivers 2020 progress report
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NewsStewardship roundup: APG co-files Amazon shareholder proposal
Plus: Investors keep up tailings dam standard momentum
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LGIM launches climate transition index fund, Atos UK schemes invest
Investment solution uses external FTSE TPI methodology
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Public pension London fund partners announce £100m first close
The London Fund to focus on investment opportunities in the UK capital in real estate and infrastructure
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Church of England investors ban nine, keep 12 after climate engagement
First time that the national investing bodies restrict investment in companies falling short of climate change-related standards
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Federal Reserve joins peers working on greening the financial system
NGFS also publishes analysis on central banks’ adoption of responsible investment practices and on monetary policy operations and climate change
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BBC scheme strikes £3bn longevity swap, Aon plan in £510m buy-in
BBC deal is the seventh announced longevity swap this year
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UK’s NEST goes climate aware in EM equities, to double allocation
Northern Trust Asset Management to run new climate aware strategy
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NewsOsmosis gains Commonwealth Super in Australian debut
Earlier this year Osmosis appointed industry veteran Mike O’Brien as special advisor to its asset management business
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NewsNet-zero asset manager initiative kicks off with 30 founding signatories
Commitment will require working with asset owner clients on decarbonisation goals
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NewsAP2 dumps fossil fuels as part of EU Paris-aligned benchmark take-up
Swedish state buffer fund going for net-zero portfolio emissions by 2045
