Sustainability – Page 20
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NewsBaFin considers including sustainability in Pensionskassen, Pensionsfonds governance
The German financial supervisory authority has not yet set out a proper timetable for risk management
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Fund managers to ensure sustainable impact credibility with new pilot
The programme has been developed to support serious sustainable funds in measuring, managing and maximising the sustainable development impact of its investments
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: Impact investing – socially responsible investing reimagined
Investment in support of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has more than doubled over the last two years. Yet impact investing has aroused skepticism.
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ABP invests in Energy Impact Partners’ new European net zero fund
EIP has €390m from investors to deploy in European investments to accelerate the growth of innovative technologies
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Finance For Biodiversity launches Sustainability-linked Sovereign Debt Hub
While numerous governments have green bond programmes, Chile is the only country to have issued a sustainability-linked bond
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Academics find ‘sweet spot’ for investors seeking to balance ESG scores and returns
Research may prove controversial, given the increasingly popular belief that ESG performance does not require investors to compromise returns
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Opinion PiecesGuest viewpoint: Pension funds and the EU’s sustainability agenda
The European Commission’s Sustainable Finance Strategy, published in summer 2021, sets out how it will support the EU Green Deal and Europe’s transition to carbon neutrality by 2050.
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NewsAP2’s broad portfolio mitigates effect of turbulent markets
Alternative investments, which include unlisted real estate, venture capital and sustainable infrastructure, returned a whopping 10% in ‘turbulent times’, says CEO
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FTSE Russell launches sustainable investment fixed income indices
The indices are designed for investors seeking to integrate their sustainable investment strategy into their fixed income investments
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UK makes second investment with Dutch development bank to protect forests
MFF is working to finalise a second investment in US-based Timberland Investment Group (TIG) by the end of 2022
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IOSCO to rule on suitability of ISSB standards within months
The ISSB’s mission is to establish a global minimum baseline in sustainability reporting
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KLP adds new sustainability roles for more credibility in talks
Norwegian municipal pensions leader hires five in sustainability roles across three divisions
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UK’s DWP launches ‘nudge’ trial to encourage green pension choices
‘We can help the UK get to net zero and deliver both investment returns and a sustainable planet,’ says Opperman
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NewsDiversity, fiduciary ‘impact’ duty and more on EIOPA IORP II review task list
European Commission’s call for advice finally lands in EIOPA’s inbox
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NewsGerman investors prioritise ESG, sustainability criteria
Plus: Private credit remains solid despite volatile market
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NewsEx-Lothian pension fund RI lead joins BlackRock
David Hickey ‘looks forward to adding to BlackRock’s momentum on sustainability’
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NewsISSB unveils new advisory body, EFRAG names TEG members
New ISSB body to focus on enhancing compatibility between global baseline and jurisdictional initatives
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NewsInvestor groups go big with new proposals for net-zero impact
Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance calls out limitations of corporate engagement alone, IIGCC tackles climate solutions
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NewsISSB launches public consultation on draft sustainability standards
The first of the two standards deals with general sustainability-related disclosure requirements while the second addresses climate-related disclosures
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German Spezialfonds draw record €131bn inflows
Private equity funds increased their assets almost tenfold over the past three years to reach a level of €24bn
